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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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!
josephescu Says: A small quiet hotel downtown Soroca, near the Stefan cel Mare square, hidden from the main road in a secondary square. Only 2-5 rooms, newly refurnished, hot water 300 lei per night/double, no breakfast (60 Romanian lei, less than 20 EUR for 2). If you do not manage to find...
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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Everything is allowed for a wedding to be successful and the married couple happy, even to cover the registration plates…..
Written Jun 2, 2007
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Favorite thing: 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.
Fondest memory: The image of the fortress also became a national symbol. Even on ID Cards issued to citiezens of R.Moldova on the back side is represented the Soroca Fortress.
Written Mar 9, 2003
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