Traveler Information in Kishinev

Local Currency

The local currency in Moldova is the LEU (LEI), which is used for most transactions, including shopping and payments in restaurants and for transportation.

Communication

At Kishinev Airport, you can buy SIM cards for phones at relatively cheap prices, providing convenient access to communication during your stay in Moldova.

Transportation

Kishinev offers a variety of convenient and friendly public transport options, allowing travelers to easily explore the city and its surroundings.

1. Taxis are available at reasonable prices and can be easily ordered through popular apps.
2. Additionally, the city’s bus network offers numerous lines covering most parts of the city and its surroundings, providing a convenient and inexpensive option for experiencing the city like a local.
3. Upon arrival in Chișinău, you can enjoy an affordable and convenient taxi ride from the airport to the city center: the fare for a taxi ride should not exceed ten dollars. We recommend being aware and cautious of drivers who demand excessive payment, and ensuring that you pay a fair price.

Tourist Attractions

Tourist Attractions in Chișinău:

• National Museum of History of Moldova
• Chabad Synagogue in Chișinău – recognized as a historical site by Chișinău City Hall
• Remains of Rabbi Tsirelson’s Yeshiva
• Chișinău Cemetery and the grave of Rabbi Tsirelson
• Grave of Rabbi Avraham Schneerson
• Memorial for the victims of the Chișinău Jewish Ghetto
• Holocaust Victims Memorial on Jerusalem Street
• Parliament Building

Tourist Attractions in Moldova outside Chișinău:

• Mici Mileștii Winery
• Cricova Winery
• Bendery Fortress
• Grave of Rabbi Shabtai Marshkov, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov
• Grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Bar, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov
• Grave of Rabbi Maskulen
• The most important archaeological site in Moldova, Orheiul Vechi

Safety

Chișinău is generally a safe city for travelers, but it is recommended to take precautionary measures. Avoid openly displaying valuable items and be aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas. As with any destination, it is advisable to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses, flight problems, and theft.

Languages

The official language in Moldova is Moldovan (Romanian), but the Russian language is also very common in Moldova.

Minyan Prayers

Shacharit prayer:
On weekdays at 8:30 AM

Mincha prayer:
At the time of Shabbat candle lighting, followed by Maariv prayer.

Synagogue address: 8 Chabad Lubavitch Street in Kishinev