Metropolitan Cathedral Chisinau, Rep. Moldova

Visit to the Orthodox Cathedral

Where is it, when to visit, how much does it cost?

Metropolitan Cathedral Chisinau, Rep. Moldova, is located on 2 Stefan cel Mare Boulevard or in the Great National Assembly Square, in the Cathedral Park, right in the center of the capital of the Republic of Moldova. You can be guided by either of the 2 addresses.The cathedral is open daily from 8am to 4pm, and closes 4 hours later on weekends. Admission is free.

About the Nativity Metropolitan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral Chisinau is dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lord. It is the most important representative of the Orthodox Church in the Republic of Moldova. The cathedral was built in 1830. Its architecture is different from that of most known Orthodox churches. The style is neoclassical.

On the following link you can find a video about Orthodox Metropolitan Orthodox Cathedral Chisinau.

1. Around the cathedral

A few alleys lead us to the cathedral building, set back from the street. The building is wide-sided, if I may say so, the front of the entrance seems wider than long.

In front of the cathedral there is a huge, very tall bell tower with several bells of different sizes, it can't fail to be framed in the tourist photos, in front of it is a fountain and further in front, on the street, is the Arc de Triomphe. We found the Cathedral Park adorned for the holy feast of Easter.

Opposite the cathedral is Government House, separated by the Great National Assembly Square.

side view

the belfry

Nativity Cathedral

Orthodox Cathedral in Chisinau

2. In the cathedral

The interior is very spacious, richly dressed (or blown) in gold, many icons some very large, the faithful who came to listen to the mass did not block the access ways of curious tourist visitors, the choir was also located on the side, several boxes for donations, acathisthes and many places to light candles (inside). I also listened to a few minutes of the service, prayed and prayed and left the church very happy to have included it in the list of places to visit. At the entrance on the left you can buy candles etc.