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Location of a small local history museum.
The Chișinău Water Tower is an architectural monument of Chișinău, Moldova, located at 2 Mitropolit Bănulescu-Bodoni Street and built at the end of 19th century after a project by Alexander Bernadazzi. It was a main part of Chișinău's water system. The upper level was built of wood and was destroyed by an earthquake. It was rebuilt between 1980 and 1983. It currently hosts Chișinău City museum, which contains items dating from 15th to 20th centuries. The upper level is a space for exhibitions of both legacy and modern paintings and photographies, as well as various cultural events.
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Muzeul național de etnografie și istorie naturală
The palaeontological part of the exhibition includes a skeleton of Deinotherium, a fearsome prehistoric relative of elephants. There is a good collection of traditional dresses, and a scale model of Moldova. Even if you don't enter the Islamic-inspired exterior facade is quite stunning, particularly late afternoon when it catches the sunshine.
Parcul Valea Morilor
Very large park with a lake which offers acres of largely untouched landscape scenery in the heart of the city. There is a popular 2.5-km running and cycling marked circuit of the lake.
Spend a few hours exploring the exhibits, and pay attention to the walls, floors and roofs of the building. There are some explanations in English.
Monumentul lui Ștefan cel Mare
The monument to Stephen III of Moldavia who, in the 15th century, achieved European fame by resisting the Turkish attacks. He was one of the most prominent rulers of late medieval Eastern Europe, noted for his long reign, military leadership and astute diplomacy. The monument is the gateway to the beautiful park of the same name.
Muzeul Național de Artă
This beautiful old theatre has floor seating and two balconies. They have multiple productions running at the same time, so if you are staying for a week, you may have four different plays to choose from, and films in the 'studio'. Comedies tend to communicate better if you don't know the language.