Cricova Winery: An Underground Wine City
Explore Cricova Winery, Moldova: An underground city of wine, history, and culture. Discover cellars, taste exquisite wines, and uncover winemaking secrets.
Descend into the depths of Cricova, a Moldovan winery renowned for its vast underground cellars. Explore a subterranean city of wine, complete with streets named after grape varietals, and discover a rich history of winemaking and Moldovan culture.
A brief summary to Combinatul de Vinuri „Cricova”
- Strada Petru Ungureanu 1, Cricova, 2084, MD
- +37322604035
Local tips
- Book your tour in advance, especially during peak season, as tours fill up quickly.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket, as the cellars can be cool.
- Consider booking transportation from Chisinau in advance for a hassle-free journey.
- Check the tour options to select one that includes a wine tasting experience.
- Allocate at least 1.5 to 2 hours for the tour to fully experience the underground city.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Chisinau's central bus station, take bus number 2 to Cricova. The bus departs approximately every 15-20 minutes. A ticket costs around 6 MDL. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes. Get off at the 'Cricova Primaria' stop in the town center. From there, it's about a 1 km walk to the winery's visitor center, following the signs.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Chisinau. A taxi ride from Chisinau to Cricova takes approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Expect to pay around 80-150 MDL. Ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt also operate in Chisinau and may offer competitive rates.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Biblioteca Publică Cricova
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Casa Vinicola Luca
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Cricova Reception and Ticket Office
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Terasa Regatul Vinului
1.2 km
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International Park
2.8 km
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Sky Land Camping & Resort
4.9 km
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Vara Vara Aquacity
7.6 km
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Abandoned house
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Секретный генштаб Бубликов
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Râșcani Forest-Park
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GOA Territory
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Odiseu
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Mosque Kishinev
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Hanul lui Vasile
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Tree House Relax Park
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Unmissable attractions to see
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ETNOVIN
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Beciurile Cricova
1.2 km
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Cricova Must Fest
2.0 km
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Park Museum of Technology
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Eroii Patriei Park
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La Izvor Park
11.1 km
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Circus
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Râșcani Park
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wine shop & bar in Moldova
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Alexander Pushkin House-Museum
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Abandoned Observatory of the Pioneer Palace
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Dendrariu Park
12.2 km
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Building of The National Art Museum
12.4 km
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Essential places to dine
Giowine Hotel & Restaurant
0.4 km
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Pizzeria * AIOLI *
0.9 km
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Sala prezidențială de degustare Cricova
1.2 km
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Murmur de Izvor
5.1 km
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8.5 km
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Tiflis Restaurant
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Saperavi
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La Plăcinte
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La Crâșmă
10.1 km
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Andersen
10.1 km
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Kuzina
10.1 km
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Food Mafia
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Oliva
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WTF restobar
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Melanj
0.3 km
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PREMIUM COFFEE
0.5 km
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Salamer Cricova
0.7 km
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Local
0.7 km
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Flori
0.8 km
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Bestseller
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Iovidana SRL
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CLEBER - Marketul familiei tale
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Linella
0.9 km
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Casa Curată
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LAVAZZA & Co
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Sweet Velvet
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STA3 COFFEE
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Materiale de constructie
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Ocean Fish
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Berarie
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Bar
3.0 km
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Art of Beer
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Bora Bora Night Club
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D&D Pub
8.6 km
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Face Off
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Bere Vie
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Craft Baza
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Fanconi Riviera Summer Club
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Vintage's Night Club
11.2 km
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Căminul Cultural s. Stetcani
11.4 km
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Agresiv zabiv ciocana
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ISPIR NIGHT CLUB
12.5 km
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12.5 km
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Up & Down Club
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