Soroca Travel Guide

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Soroca fortress

Soroca fortress, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  Soroca fortress – one of the many fortresses in Moldova who date back from the times of the legendary ruler of Moldova Stefan cel Mare (aka Stephen the Great), this is in fact the only fortress who remains within the borders of the former soviet republic of Moldova. The most... 

did I mentioned that before?

did I mentioned that before?, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  One of the fortresses of Moldova situated along the river Nistru is SOROCA. Other fortresses: Hotin (in Ukraine after 'joining' USSR), Orhei, Tigina (right now 14th Occupational Russian Army is keeping tanks their) and Cetatea Alba (in Ukraine - see the upper comment). So... 

The Candle

The Candle, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  The “candle of gratitude” as it is officially called was recently built, in 2004, on a rocky peak outside Soroca. While it is not clear what/who gratifies this monument,the candle has shortly become a landmark for Soroca. Inside the 30m high “candle” there is a small church,... 

Second WW monument

Second WW monument, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  A monument for the “outlaw communists” who died during the second WW. 

Stroll around

Stroll around, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  Stroll around the calm peaceful streets of Soroca and enjoy the “details” of a basically rural atmosphere, far from the day-to-day rush: colourful gardens with little cottages hidden behind the foliage, small kiosks and old-fashioned phones, very few cars or people in the... 

Gypsy Hill

Gypsy Hill, Soroca

 tranceybowler Says:  This is the view from near the top of "Gypsy Hill", the gypsy area of Soroca. Some very interesting houses are located here, though many are under construction. Well worth a look! 

Biserica din Soroca

Biserica din Soroca, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  The Church from Soroca... 

Restaurants  

Tea Shop: morning coffee

Tea Shop: morning coffee, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  The tea shop near the central park is not only for tea-lovers, but for coffee drinkers too, as this seemed the only place where one can have a morning coffee. If you're coffee dependant, ask for as strong as possible, and you'll get it 20% espresso-like. The tea shop opens... 

Restaurant Paradis: easy to reach

Restaurant Paradis: easy to reach, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  On the main road leading towards the fortress, the restaurant does not look appealing from the outside, and I prefer not mentioning anything about the inside decorations. However, the food is delicious – we tried what the waiter recommended, and be sure you don’t miss the... 

Transportation  

to / from Ukraine

to / from Ukraine, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  A few hundred meters from the fortress in Soroca there is a border crossing to / from Ukraine over the Nistru river over a floating platform. We wanted to cross as the nicest views over the fortress are from the other side of the river, but lack of visa meant we couldn’t.... 

to Orheiul Vechi

to Orheiul Vechi, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  From Soroca we wannted to see the archaeological complex of Orheiul Vechi, a landmark for Moldova and a craddle of civilisations. the objectiuve being close to the town of Orhei, we were advised to take the Chisinau bus and stop in Orhei. There are several buses a day... 

by bus from Chisinau

by bus from Chisinau, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  From Chisinau there are several small buses to Soroca every day, staring from early morning to mid afternoon. The journey takes 2h 45 minutes through a nice landscape and costs 50 lei (10 Romanian lei, 3 Euros).Buses to north of Chisinau, Soroca included, do not leave from... 

Local Customs  

Weddings

Weddings, Soroca

 josephescu Says:  Everything is allowed for a wedding to be successful and the married couple happy, even to cover the registration plates….. 

Religious activities...

Religious activities..., Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  in the Old Soroca Fortress 

Off The Beaten Path  

Mihai Eminescu

Mihai Eminescu, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  the monument of Mihai Eminescu 

Favorites  

The Soroca City Arms

The Soroca City Arms, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  Guess what's in the middle? :)Soroca fortress of course! 

Soroca oudays

Soroca oudays, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  Just to imagine how the city looks ... just a city street view.... 

New Banknotes

New Banknotes, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  Soroca Fortress is alco represented on 20 lei banknotes we use ourdays. 

Old banknotes

Old banknotes, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  Soroca Fortress was represented on the back of all old (first) Moldovian Banknotes. 

the thing you will not miss anyway!

the thing you will not miss anyway!, Soroca

 Lion_Beat Says:  Soroca!First thing associated to this town is 'The Fortress of Soroca'If you ever visited the town of Soroca, you will never be able to erase from your mind the image of its fortress. The image of the fortress also became a national symbol. Even on ID Cards issued to... 

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Q:  Does anyone know what the accommodation situation is like in Soroca? Hotels should be easy to reach by public transport or on foot... 

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A: Areply to our own posting in case anyone else needs to know. There is one hotel. The Victoria. Nice riverside location. About 25 Pounds for a double - nice room, a bit... 

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 Thats the famous Soroca Fortress! 

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