Cricova Winery: An Underground Wine City
Explore Cricova Winery, Moldova's underground wine city: a historic cellar with vast labyrinths, exquisite wines, and a unique cultural experience.
Descend into the depths of Cricova, Moldova, a unique winery complex featuring over 120 km of underground tunnels transformed into streets named after famous wines. Founded in 1952 within former limestone mines, Cricova is a National Cultural Heritage site, producing sparkling wine using the traditional French 'Méthode Champenoise'. Explore this subterranean city, home to a remarkable wine collection and a fascinating history.
A brief summary to Cricova Reception and Ticket Office
- Chișinău, MD
Local tips
- Book your tour in advance, especially if visiting during peak season, as tours fill up quickly.
- Wear warm clothing, as the underground cellars maintain a constant cool temperature of around 12°C (54°F).
- Allow ample time for your visit, as the tour covers a significant distance within the underground complex.
- Consider adding a wine tasting session to your tour to fully experience Cricova's renowned wines.
- Bring your passport, as it may be required for the tour.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Chișinău, take bus number 2 from the corner of Strada Vasile Alecsandri and Strada Alexandru cel Bun towards Cricova. The bus ride takes approximately 30-40 minutes. The bus ticket costs around 4.5 MDL. From the bus stop in Cricova, it's about a 10-minute walk to the winery's reception and ticket office. Note that bus 2 stops near Strada 31 August 1989, a 4 minute walk to Cricova.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Chișinău. A taxi ride from the city center to Cricova takes approximately 17-30 minutes. Expect to pay between 71 MDL to 100 MDL for the ride. It's advisable to use a taxi app or have your accommodation call a taxi to ensure a fair price.
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