Tourism and entertainment

Moldova – is a European country with a rich centuries-long history and culture. National traditions represent an irreplaceable part of the cultural heritage; moreover, the ethnical variety of this territory not only didn’t destroy the traditions but has given them a special trait, gathering an original mixture of habits, rituals, which have remained until now in the villages of Moldova.

The main trait of the Moldovan people – is their hospitality. In Moldova each guest is received with warmth and joy. The owner of the house will always have a glass of good Moldovan wine for his guests, and the mistress- will offer you the best dishes. The guests are usually invited into the "Casa Mare», the biggest and best room, where the most important events are celebrated and family reunions take place. Moldova is a country with many holidays to celebrate. Anyone can participate in their celebration. It is said that in the "Casa Mare" in Moldova, each guest is a friend.

Many traditional holidays in our country represent a mixture of elements that are specific to rural, religious calendar; this has made it to be a constant source of kindness, warmth and hospitality.

In the days of the harvest-in the cities and villages of the country take place traditional fairs. During these events, the tourist and guests of the country can get to know better the national folklore, traditional costumes etc.

Besides the green hills, rural sceneries, calm rivers and big sunflower plantations –all this is full of a special charm. This country is also the owner of one of the best vineyards in Europe

As a habit- to the homemade dinner, is served a wine of regional grape types, and for celebration of holidays- wines made from classical European grape varieties. Great dry white and red wines, cognacs and brandy are produced in the northern and central regions of Moldova; the southern regions offer great dessert wines.

The «Chateau Vartely" Company, will gladly receive each guest in our wine making factory, will make the tasting a celebration for those who will try at least for a moment to enter the mystery of this heavenly drinks. This way each guest will be able to choose the wine that will suit him the best.

Because in Moldova one wine is never similar to another. Experts will discover a bouquet of wines witch will resemble the dynamism and sophistication of a Moldovan dance. You will be guided to understand Moldova- the only country on the map that resembles by its shape a cluster of grapes.

After visiting the vineyards, one can visit the most famous zone in Moldova where have been preserved the remains of old settlements belonging to different civilizations-the museum complex Old Orhei.

It is situated in a rocky clove, r. Raut., measuring up to,150-200 m. depth. Located 60 km near Chisinau. In the caves is sensed the spirit of the first human settlements, centuries old. On the roky top, in V-IIIB.C. there was a geto-dacian castle, ancestors of the present indigenous population of Moldova.

On the opposite side of the river there can be seen the ruins of the “New Town” the Golden Horde by the name of Sheih al Jedid, (XIII-XIV), witch is recognized by the scientists as one of the capitals of the Tatar horde, in the period of their expansion to Europe.

After the redemption of this place by the Moldovan soldiers, there was build a powerful stone fortress- Orhei (XV.), the base of witch has remained until today. Since the middle ages, here stands an orthodox monastery "The Repose of The Mother of God" (some sources attribute it to the XII.), witch expanded in different centuries according to religious canons. Today the monastery is opened for visitors any time of year, but it is recommended to visit it during the Christian holidays.

Many of the Moldovan sights are situated in the rural area –green pastures, rich valleys, white rural houses, fruit gardens and vineyards. Here is where you get to know a whole different Moldova.

To feel the atmosphere surrounding this piece of heaven you will have the occasion by taking the tour organized by the tourist agency "Chateau Vartely", Republic of Moldova.

The guests of the city are offered the meeting at the airport, accommodation at the "Chateau Vartely" hotel, where an amazing sight of the Orhei town and its land awaits. Where each day nature shows its might and changes from playful during the day to fabulous in the morning.

Come visit Moldova and you will enter the world that rejoices your eye and soul.