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Free things to do in Chisinau

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14 places in Chisinau you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Chisinau

  • Bust of Mikhail Orlov
  • Eternity Memorial Complex
  • Grigore Kotovski
  • Memorial to Victims of Stalinist Repression
  • Monument to Nizami Ganjavi
  • Monument to the Victims of the Jewish GhettoStrada Ierusalim
  • Monument to the Victims of the Soviet OccupationPiaţa Mării Adunări Naţionale
  • Capitoline Wolf Statue
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Chisinau

  • Botanical Garden18 Strada PăduriiWed–Mon 09:00-21:00
  • Cathedral GardenBulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt
  • Stephen the Great and Saint Central ParkBulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt
  • Heroes of the Motherland ParkBulevardul Moscova
  • Valea Morilor Park
  • Rose Valley Park
Free-admission days

When museums in Moldova open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Chisinau

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Chisinau, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Chisinau for free?
14 places in Chisinau with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Chisinau?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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