Updated April 2020, How to get to Orheiul Vechi was originally written in January 2018. Wanna know what it's like to travel in some areas of the world as a black person? Just look for signs in the minibus windows that say Butaceni or Trebujeni, or start asking. There's not much info online about black travel, so follow my journey here!Be the first to know about where I've been, special offers, and travel news.Hi!
It's open most of the time, except night time when the cave monastery is closed. Orheiul Vechi is the most iconic place of Moldova, recently registered on the list of UNESCO due to its historic value. This is common in Moldova and some payment is usually offered and accepted.
The Adventures of Nicole contains affiliate links to various products & companies, so I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Unique from Moldova’s numerous other monasteries because it sits in a cave below ground, as many of Moldova’s best attractions. It’s an archaeological site with great historical significance and a large monastery. This is all part of the experience. Actually, Orheiul Vechi is the village where we found out traces of old forts and ancient fortresses from the 6th century BC. During the five days I spent in Moldova, I looked for what I could do in the country, not too far from What’s so special about Orheiul Vechi? No toilets open etc. From Trebujeni, you’ll have to walk for like 30 minutes to get to Orheiul Vechi. Orheiul Vechi.
Orheiul Vechi is a great day trip from Chisinau, and lies around 60km from the capital, though the country’s transport system makes it feel way longer. Everybody seemed to be talking about this place. Orheiul Vechi is located some way up the hill. Some people say Orheiul Vechi is arguably Moldova’s most fantastic sight. It seems like anarchy, and it sorta is. Without your warnings, I figure I would have been rather lost.This site uses cookies. The best thing is to ask the driver when getting in. Orheiul Vechi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery. Have a great time. Since I decided to go there like the night before actually going, I didn’t have the time to “prepare” my visit properly, and know exactly what Orheiul Vechi was all about. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. In 1996 monks returned and have restored the monastery to what it looks like today.Yup, you read that right, you can get to Orheiul Vechi by marshrutka for 52 MDL, which is barely over $3 USD!Prior to heading to Piata Centrala to grab a marshrutka out toward Tiraspol the day before I had read that they do run on a schedule, but I found just like marshrutka did back during my 2012 Moldova visit leave when full.This is the Central Bazaar, which is a tourist attraction all in itself. I'm Roobens, from Paris.
At the end of the paved road at Butaceni there is a sign that points to which direction to walk (This is a “new” orthodox church built in 1905.
Built into a gigantic limestone cliff with the Raut River bending round it sits Orheiul Vechi, one of Moldova’s most famous tourist attractions. In the case that the monastery in the cave is closed daytime, you can ask in the church someone to open it. I first went and walked around the new church and then walked slightly downhill from the side of it and started walking back in the direction I had originally come from.You can easily head back to where the marshrutka dropped you off in Butaceni and wait to get picked up there, or if you wanna get some sun* and get a walk in, walk back toward the junction of the two roads and grab the marshrutka headed back to Chisinau from Trebujeni. Transnistria is interesting, I always have fun and the people are really friendly. I’m heading to Moldova in October and Orheiul Vechi is one of the places I want to get to. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.https://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/562A0253.jpghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ADVENTURESOFNICOLELOGO.pnghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_0141.jpghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ADVENTURESOFNICOLELOGO.pnghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_0155.jpghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ADVENTURESOFNICOLELOGO.pnghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0108.jpghttps://adventuresoflilnicki.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ADVENTURESOFNICOLELOGO.png But I suggest you to go there if you stay in Chisinau. I'm Roobens, from Paris. I paid 20 lei (1 euro) each way. Micro buses are rare. The monastery was dug out by orthodox monks in the 13th century and was in use until the 18th century. No problem. This place is carved into a massive limestone cliff, and from there you can see the Raut River.
A few monks used to live there from the 13th to the 18th century, and in 1996, a handful of monks returned, began restoring the place, and started living there again.
Once you’re there, you experience a feeling of freedom and well-being.
It holds scenic views of the hills and caves, including a monastery in a cave, as well beautiful views over the Butuceni and Trebujeni village. If dropped at the junction before Trebujeni expect a 30 min walk, from Butaceni only 15 mins. As i know, Orheiul Vechi doesn't have opening hours. I just talked to my driver (The marshrutka leaves when full like I said earlier, and both the ones I took in order to get to Butaceni were packed to the gills with people, kids, and bags of home goods and produce with Moldovan folk music blaring for the next hour. Getting back - well there is a story. Rezervația cultural-naturală Orheiul Vechi, asa cum este numita oficial, are un statut special și constituie cel mai important sit cultural din Republica Moldova, aflându-se și în procesul de nominalizare pentru a fi înscris în Lista Patrimoniului Mondial al UNESCO. Micro bus direct to Orheiul Vechi, no need to walk.
The journey in marshrutka takes about one hour, not more. Yeah, you’ll have to walk after the ride in marshrutka to get to Orheiul Vechi, no matter what.
Ended up with a choice of waiting two hours for a micro bus, calling a taxi out or thumbing a lift. Sign up for exclusive updates in your e-mail address! I had friends trying to get me out there last October for the wine festival, one of these years I’ll make it!Thanks for the tips!
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