One day tour in Transnistria

Our first stop is the abandoned amusement park in Bendery, a place where the children once played. At the moment there are only rusted attractions and an abandoned Ferris wheel. Then we visit the 615-year-old ancient city of Bendery. Here is one of the most important sights - the castle complex from the XVI century, built by Ottomans. 250 years ago, heavy fighting between the Russian and Ottoman Empires took place here. Today Bendery Castle is considered a sprawling monument with incomparable Turkish architecture. We also visit the 19th century Orthodox church. The torture museum is also there; you climb to the highest tower of the fortress. Here at the castle you can also read Münchhausen's fairy tale 'Ride on the Cannonball' and even fly on a cannon! In the XIX century, the Swedish king Charles XII lived for 3 years. What happened to him later - you'll find out when you're there!

Afterwards we take a city walk through Bendery: we visit places that are for locals are holy. These are the memorials that remind us of fallen soldiers. There is an eternal burn here Flame and stands a combat vehicle. There is a bell tower in the center. The names of soldiers who gave their lives are engraved on the walls sacrificed for the fatherland.

We take a city walk in Bender, Moldova. The city is located on the right bank of the Dniester River. Then we visit the vegetable market where you can find everything you need. Vegetable fruit, Herbs and dairy products are always fresh here. We also take a look at the Soviet canteen. Our guests from all over the world are very enthusiastic about this place: samovars, portraits of Stalin and Gagarin, flags, newspapers from the USSR and the Moscow Olympics - in this place you can immerse yourself in history immerse yourself.

We also visit the village of Parkany, where the Bulgarian minority lives. I'll tell you the story of how they came to Moldova. Then we invite you to discover the traditionally designed inn Usadba Acasa, on a culinary journey to Transnistria. Here you have the opportunity to taste a variety of homemade specialties. You try the following dishes: Mamaliga (Moldovan polenta made from corn flour), placinta filled with gill meat and sheep's cheese, chicken soup Zeama with noodles, walnut cake. Wine tasting is also a must! Red and white wines are included. Moldova is known for its musically talented people. Get to know the musical life of our country by playing the accordion. Lunch and wine tasting cost 15 EUR (per person)

In the afternoon we discover the capital of Transnistria - Tiraspol. The city was founded in 1792 The Russian Empress Ekaterina II was founded by Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov. Tiraspol is a small, clean, magnificent city on the left bank of the Dniester River. The townspeople are always friendly and are happy to talk to guests from abroad. In Tiraspol there is an opportunity to purchase plastic coins, the recognized currency that is still in Umaluf. In a bookstore you can buy the Soviet, Russian or Transnistrian flags.

The Lenin Statue in Tiraspol is the youngest brother of the Lenin Monument in Berlin. The statue has stood since 1987 and is a reminder of the past.

The horse statue is located in the center of Tiraspol. The 9 meter high monument was erected in 1979. The Russian general Alexander Suvorov was the founder of the city. I'll tell you in front of the monument why he is one of the most famous generals in Russia.

The famous tank is located on a memorial site in the center. You can even climb onto the tank. Nearby is the government building and other monuments important to locals.

We will also see the famous building 'House of the Soviet', built in the Empire style. The huge portrait of the first man in space hangs on Gagarin Avenue.

We visit the soviet canteen, where are many portraits of the leaders from the soviet times.

We visit the fruit/vegetable market, where local farmers sell local organic products.