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Stefan cel Mare Central Park

Stefan cel Mare Central Park is the oldest and most beloved park in Chisinau, established in 1818. Named after the legendary Moldovan ruler Stephen the Great (Stefan cel Mare), the park covers 7 hectares and features the famous Alley of Classics with busts of renowned Romanian and Moldovan writers. The park contains century-old trees, beautiful fountains, a summer theater, and serves as the main promenade for locals. The iconic statue of Stefan cel Mare stands at the main entrance.

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum0.5 hours
Recommended1 hours
Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Free public park. Named after Stefan cel Mare, medieval Moldovan ruler. Contains Nativity Cathedral

Best Time to Visit

Spring and autumn for pleasant weather; evenings for local atmosphere with families and couples; during city festivals

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable
Official Website

How to Get There

Located on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard in the city center. Main entrance near the intersection with Pushkin Street. Any central trolleybus.

What to Expect

A charming historic park with shaded alleys, old trees, fountains, and cultural monuments. Popular gathering place for locals of all ages. The park hosts various events and is especially lively on weekends and evenings.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Not available

Facilities & Services

toilets
cafe
benches
playground

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note

Stefan cel Mare Central Park is Chisinau's main park in the city center. Open 24/7. Monument to Stefan the Great, Alley of Classics of Moldovan literature. Cafes and attractions have their own schedules. Free admission.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible

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faq.subtitle Stefan cel Mare Central Park

Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) was the Prince of Moldavia from 1457-1504. He's considered a national hero for defending Moldova against Ottoman, Hungarian, and Polish invasions, winning 34 of 36 battles. He's also known for building many churches and monasteries.

The Alley of Classics is a walkway lined with bronze busts of famous Romanian and Moldovan writers, poets, and cultural figures. It's a tribute to the literary heritage of the region and a popular spot for reflection and photos.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Stefan cel Mare Central Park

Don't miss the Alley of Classics with busts of famous writers. Visit the monument to Stefan cel Mare at the entrance. Great for people-watching and understanding local life. Cafes nearby on the boulevard.

Located on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard in the city center. Main entrance near the intersection with Pushkin Street. Any central trolleybus.

A charming historic park with shaded alleys, old trees, fountains, and cultural monuments. Popular gathering place for locals of all ages. The park hosts various events and is especially lively on weekends and evenings.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-6°
75%8 м/с
Todayweather-2°-7°
Tomorrowweather-1°-8°
Thuweather4°-3°
Friweather2°0°
Satweather1°-8°
Sunweather-8°-12°
Monweather-6°-13°
1°
-4°Jan
3°
-3°Feb
9°
1°Mar
16°
6°Apr
22°
12°May
26°
15°Jun
28°
17°Jul
28°
16°Aug
23°
12°Sep
16°
7°Oct
9°
2°Nov
3°
-2°Dec

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