Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova

Places to visit near Strășeni

Strășeni is a town in Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova, home to about 19,225 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Mănăstirea Căpriana (10 km), Ghidighici Reservoir (11 km) and Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 (13 km).

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Strășeni, Moldova
Strășeni, Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Strășeni at a glance

Location
Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova
Population
about 19,225
Coordinates
47.1422° N, 28.6077° E
Places within 50 km
181 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Strășeni

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Forts & heritage near Strășeni

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Strășeni

42 churches within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Mănăstirea Căpriana (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Strășeni

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Centru Țării (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Strășeni

15 museums within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Muzeul Etnografic „Leagănul Veșniciei” (21 km); the best-known is Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Strășeni

14 parks within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Reședința Prezidențială de la Condrița (15 km); the best-known is Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Strășeni

9 caves within 100 km of Strășeni. The closest is Intrare în Galerii (37 km); the best-known is Peștera Surprizelor (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Strășeni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Strășeni
  2. 21 km Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” · museum, Orhei District
  3. 14 km Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari · park, Criuleni District
  4. 22 km Ghidighici Reservoir · reservoir, Chișinău Municipality
  5. 4 km Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 · monument, Chișinău Municipality
  6. 18 km Mănăstirea Căpriana · church, Strășeni District
  7. 10 km Back to Strășeni

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How to reach Strășeni

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    Within 15 km of Strășeni

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Strășeni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6884Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 (13 km)
    Churches2242Mănăstirea Căpriana (10 km)
    Other attractions2427Plaja Ghidighici (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2023Centru Țării (21 km)
    Museums1215Muzeul Etnografic „Leagănul Veșniciei” (21 km)
    Parks1114Reședința Prezidențială de la Condrița (15 km)
    Caves69Intrare în Galerii (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Codru Reserve (15 km)
    Buddhist sites88Mănăstirea ”Adormirea MAicii Domnului”, din Tabăra (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ghidighici Reservoir (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Scara Cascadelor (26 km)
    Treks11Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea (28 km)
    Beaches & coast01Городской пляж им. Юрия Никулина (53 km)

    Strășeni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Strășeni?

    Mănăstirea Căpriana (church, about 10 km), Ghidighici Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 (monument, about 13 km), Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” (museum, about 21 km), Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari (park, about 23 km), Biserica Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae (church, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Strășeni?

    181 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 24 other attractions, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Strășeni?

    Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945, about 13 km by road; Monumentul Ostașului Necunoscut (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Strășeni?

    Mănăstirea Căpriana, about 10 km by road; Biserica Baptistă Din Satul Ghidighici (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Strășeni?

    Centru Țării, about 21 km by road; Rîpa Adîncă (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Strășeni?

    Start in Strășeni, visit Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici”, then Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari, then Ghidighici Reservoir, then Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945, then Mănăstirea Căpriana, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Strășeni?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Strășeni

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Strășeni’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Strășeni on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.