Catedrala Nasterea Domnului
Catedrala Nasterea Domnului
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Natashika
Chisinau, Moldova292 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
One of the main building in Chisinau by historical and cultural importance situated downtown. Main church for Orthodox Christians to pray and admire the old style icons and architecture.
During daytime you can feed the pigeons in front of the Cathedral.
Main liturgy during the year is Easter and Christmas. Easter one is the most crowded and popular between the Christians visiting the church.
Worth to visit even if not religious.
During daytime you can feed the pigeons in front of the Cathedral.
Main liturgy during the year is Easter and Christmas. Easter one is the most crowded and popular between the Christians visiting the church.
Worth to visit even if not religious.
Written 13 January 2020
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Daniel Adaszak
Kungsor, Sweden14 contributions
May 2019
The cathedral is really a beautiful one! Chisinau and Moldova is a beautiful city and country overall. My mother is from Moldova so I've travelled a lot around the country. We usually live with her friends but I can truly say that there are many different beautiful places to visit in Moldova.
Written 16 April 2020
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,603 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
It is in the central square. It’s the main cathedral Orthodox Church in Chișinău. Beautiful appearance and close to the main highlight of the city.
Written 23 April 2024
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,054 contributions
Well, I may have been influenced by the previous reviews and have had expected something it is not.
When you've seen Notre Dame de Paris or the Duomo of Milano, or the other great cathedrals of the main cities of Europe you have the right to be disappointed.
On the other hand it is one of the best attractions in Chisinau.
So go there and decide by yourself.
But don't expect anything grandiose, and you might be satisfied.
When you've seen Notre Dame de Paris or the Duomo of Milano, or the other great cathedrals of the main cities of Europe you have the right to be disappointed.
On the other hand it is one of the best attractions in Chisinau.
So go there and decide by yourself.
But don't expect anything grandiose, and you might be satisfied.
Written 28 July 2012
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Steve D
Liverpool, UK486 contributions
Oct 2019
The cathedral was built in a Neoclassical design in the 1830s. The adjacent bell tower which was destroyed by the Communists after WW2 and rebuilt in 1997.The simple design with pleasing doric columns and a pretty dome are complemented by the very pretty mosaics inside.
Written 3 December 2019
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Vadul lui Voda, Moldova21 contributions
Jan 2020
Take your time to stay and enjoy an ice cream from the local seller during the spring,summer or autumn. Calming atmosphere with beautiful people relaxing or passing by which means it’s a great people watching place.
Written 3 May 2020
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Monica C
Bucharest, Romania43 contributions
Feb 2020
This place is a bit special. I kept returning during my stay. It is really peaceful. Some of the icons are stunning. People of all ages were coming it to pray. It is not a place where you will see tourists.
Written 21 February 2020
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Greg
Cambridge, UK5,217 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Some incredible orthodox interior wall paintings and mosaics can be found in this Cathedral. It’s a very holy place with people paying this respects. No photographs allowed inside, so tourists must be respectful. There is a grand chandelier-cum-candelabra and iconostasis to be seen. A hidden gem in Chisinau’s centre.
Written 24 October 2019
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Tim W
6 contributions
July 2017 • Solo
Yes, it's a beautiful cathedral but it is not welcoming! I came here, made the sign of the cross, as I entered, lit candles and began to pray. A monk saw me make the sign of the cross (Orthodox make the sign differently) and saw I was Catholic, gave me a mouthful of abuse and got another man to throw me out. The monk kept pointing to the ground and motionning that Catholics go to hell. In the end I decided to be the better person and I wished him pax vobiscum and I left. What a shame as the people of Moldova are lovely but the prejudice I experienced there was shocking.
Written 8 August 2017
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LAM487
Plantation, FL523 contributions
July 2017 • Solo
Don't dismiss the idea of entering this church by the simple exterior. The interior is rich with iconography. A must see.
Written 24 July 2017
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I want to visit the church as a tourist.But am from Nigeria,can I get a reference number from the church.
Written 11 July 2019
I don't know what you mean by a reference number. When I was in Chisinau, the church seemed to be open during the day and you could visit it at any time. Well worth a visit.
Written 12 July 2019
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