Dubăsari District district, Moldova

Places to visit near Ustia

Ustia is a town in Dubăsari District district, Moldova, home to about 3,295 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are All Saints Church (3 km), Peștera Surprizelor (4 km) and Orheiul Vechi (16 km).

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Ustia at a glance

Location
Dubăsari District district, Moldova
Population
about 3,295
Coordinates
47.2552° N, 29.1241° E
Places within 50 km
184 (39 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 Ustia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ustia: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ustia

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is Bunker No 213 TiFR (2 km); the best-known is Orheiul Vechi (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ustia

30 churches within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is All Saints Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ustia

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is Ovrag Gyrtop (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ustia

14 museums within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is Историко-краеведческий музей (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ustia

14 parks within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Ustia

10 caves within 100 km of Ustia. The closest is Intrare În Peștera Surprizelor (3 km); the best-known is Peștera Surprizelor (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ustia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ustia
  2. 4 km Peștera Surprizelor · cave, Criuleni District
  3. 5 km All Saints Church · church, Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru
  4. 1 km Bunker No 213 TiFR · heritage site, Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru
  5. 17 km Remains of the Governor Palace · palace, Orhei District
  6. 1 km Orheiul Vechi · heritage site, Orhei District
  7. 16 km Back to Ustia

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    Within 15 km of Ustia

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ustia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7690Bunker No 213 TiFR (2 km)
    Other attractions3234Jewish Community of Dubossary (4 km)
    Churches2030All Saints Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Ovrag Gyrtop (16 km)
    Museums1214Историко-краеведческий музей (3 km)
    Parks1014Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari (30 km)
    Caves710Intrare În Peștera Surprizelor (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Dubăsari Dam (3 km)
    Buddhist sites35Monastery of Bosie (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Scientific Reserve "Iagorlîc" (18 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascadă Secata (23 km)
    Beaches & coast11Городской пляж им. Юрия Никулина (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Goian Island (18 km)
    Treks11Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea (27 km)

    Ustia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ustia?

    All Saints Church (church, about 3 km), Peștera Surprizelor (cave, about 4 km), Orheiul Vechi (heritage site, about 16 km), Remains of the Governor Palace (palace, about 16 km), Bunker No 213 TiFR (heritage site, about 2 km), Intrare În Peștera Surprizelor (cave, about 3 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 32 other attractions, 20 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ustia?

    Bunker No 213 TiFR, about 2 km by road; Ruini de Pod (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ustia?

    All Saints Church, about 3 km by road; Chișinău (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ustia?

    Ovrag Gyrtop, about 16 km by road; Ovrag Rypiy (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ustia?

    Start in Ustia, visit Peștera Surprizelor, then All Saints Church, then Bunker No 213 TiFR, then Remains of the Governor Palace, then Orheiul Vechi, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ustia?

    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 Ustia

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