Best Tourist Places to Visit in Tiraspol, Moldova, Europe

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Tiraspol, Moldova, Europe

Tiraspol is the 2^nd largest city of Moldova and the capital of the autonomous region of Moldova, Transnistria. Tiraspol is one of the important cities in furniture and electrical goods manufacturing in Moldova.

Geography of Tiraspol:

Lying on the eastern bank of the River Dniester, Tiraspol is situated about 75 km southeast of the country capital, Chisinau. Tiraspol experiences a humid continental climate with mild summers and cold winters. Tiraspol receives an average precipitation of 500 mm per year.

History of Tiraspol:

The name of Tiraspol is a combination of two words, Tyras and polis. Tiraspol was originally settled around 600 BC and the present city of Tiraspol was established in 1792 by the Russian generalissimo Alexander Suvorov. Tiraspol became the capital of the Transnistria region on September 2, 1990.

Connectivity to Tiraspol:

Tiraspol has an airport but that is currently not served by any airlines. Presently the closest airport to Tiraspol is Chisinau International Airport which is the main airport of Moldova, located near the Chisinau city, about 60 km away from the midpoint of the Tiraspol city.

Tiraspol is connected to Chisinau and other main cities of the country by frequent bus services. By taxi, it takes around 30 Moldovan Lei from Tiraspol to Chisinau. The local transportation of Tiraspol is upgraded.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Tiraspol:

Tiraspol is the site of many renowned museums and exhibition centres showcasing the culture and history of the region. Tiraspol is also the home town of painter Mikhail Larionov and footballer Andrei Corneencov.

The shops in Transnistria don’t accept credit or debit cards, so visitors must exchange their money in any of the local banks or any money exchange centres.

The major food corners in Tiraspol include:

Restaurant City Club
Andy’s Pizza
Venskoye Cafe
La Placinte

What to do in Tiraspol?

Ice skating
Visiting local drama theatre
Boat tours

What to see in Tiraspol?

Statue of Alexander Suvorov:

The Statue of Alexander Suvorov is the main landmark of Tiraspol city. This typical statue was erected in 1979 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Alexander Suvorov, a Generalissimo of the Russian Empire.

Orthodox Church in Tiraspol:

The Orthodox Church of Tiraspol is a huge and attractive structure and including its dome, exterior and interior designs, everything is great treat for visitors’ eyes.

Culture Park:

The Culture Park is located near the Tiraspol State University featuring a wide range of tress, plants and amusement park rides. It is a perfect site for whole family.

Other places of interest in and around Tiraspol include:

Transnistria parliament building
Soviet jet monument
Statue of Vladimir Lenin
A monument plaza
Soviet T-34 tank
Monument dedicated to Soviet war in Afghanistan
Monument dedicated to the War of Transnistria
Rose Valley
National Museum of Fine Arts
The Moldova National Opera Ballet
The National Museum of History of Moldova
The National Filharmonic
The Capriana Monastery
Mihai Eminescu Theatre
National Ethnographic and Nature Museum
Military Museum

When to visit Tiraspol?

Tiraspol experiences a humid continental climate with mild summers and cold winters and receives an average precipitation of 500 mm per year. Probably the ideal time to trip Tiraspol is summer months.

Where to stay in Tiraspol?

Being a second largest city of Moldova, Tiraspol houses numerous upgraded hotels with all latest tourist favor facilities and services including internet connectivity and doctor on call services. Here are the some reputed hotels in Tiraspol: