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Stefan cel Mare Public Garden in Chisinau, Rep. Moldova

Monument of Stephen the Great and Central Park in Chisinau

Where, when, how much?

Stephen the Great and Holy Public Garden in Chisinau is located on the Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, between the Government and the Presidency of Moldova, flanked at the back by 31 August 1989 Street and at the sides by Maria Cebotari and Mitropolit Gavriil Bănulescu-Bodoni Streets. The park is open non-stop and access is free.

About the Stefan cel Mare Public Garden

Stephen the Great and Holy Public Garden is the oldest park in Chisinau. The park's architect is Ozmidov, and the project was realized in 1816-1817. In 1818, 1000 acacias, mulberries and other trees and shrubs were planted. The landscaping of the park is considered classical. The Public Garden was completed in 1835. Landscaping continued in the following years, including 2 clocks are in the park.

Here you can watch a video about Chisinau Public Garden.

1. Statue of Stephen the Great

Statue of Stephen the Great was erected in 1928 and is the work of local sculptor Plamadeala. We cross from the Cathedral right in front of the statue of Stephen the Great, located in the corner of the Central Park. The statue of Stephen is mounted on a pedestal about 2 meters high, the statue itself measures another 2 meters high, so we can say that Stephen watches over his people from above. The white pedestal is surrounded by a girdle with the coat of arms of Moldova, the bourul. In his right hand, Stephen is leaning on his sword, and in his left hand he is holding a raised cross. An obligatory place to immortalize in a few pictures.

inscription on the monument

coat of arms of Moldova - bourul

Monument to Stephen the Great

2. Writers' Alley

In 1885, a bust of Aleksandr Pushkin was erected on a pedestal in the park. In 1958 the Classics Alley was laid out, where there are 12 busts of Romanian writers, sculpted by Plămădeală. After the 1990s other busts were added. Thus the Classics Alley became Writers' Alley. 

The alley is lined with bronze busts of Dimitrie Cantemir, Nicolae Milescu Spătarul, Constantin Stamati, Gheorghe Asachi, Gheorghe Asachi, Costache Negruzzi, Alexandru Donici, Alecu Russo, Alexandru Hâjdeu, Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, Vasile Alecsandri, Ion Creangă and Mihai Eminescu, Nichita Stanescu, Adrian Paunescu and others, erected on red granite posts.

in the park

fountain

Pushkin

Mihai Eminescu

Ion Creangă

main alley

Nicolae Milescu Spătaru

Conclusion

If you're in Chisinau, you're sure to take a stroll in the Stephen the Great Public Garden and admire the imposing statue of the ruler Stephen the Great.

Visit also Metropolitan Cathedral, Arch of Triumph, History Museum, Natural History Museum, Cricova Wine Cellars, Mileștii Mici Wine Cellars, Water Tower, Train station Chisinau, Valea Morilor Park, Soroca Fortress and Thanksgiving Candle.

A Chisinau City Guide you can find here.

All the best!

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