Chisinau is a surprisingly green city on the banks of the Bac (Byk) River. It's the transport hub of the country, but its tree-lined streets resemble a provincial town in Romania rather than a capital city. Though severely damaged during WWII, a wealth of stately buildings and cathedrals survive.
Mixed in with these are the stark, grey boxy buildings from the Stalinist era, offset by a number of bars and cafes sprouting up around the city and trying hard to swim against the prevailing economic current. Once in the surrounding rural areas, however, the extent of the poverty becomes obvious.
Attractions - Chisinau
