Cultural Tour of Tiraspol and Bender in Transnistria

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The Classic Tour to Transnistria offers a unique opportunity to explore this self-proclaimed republic, often regarded as a remnant of the Soviet era. Over the course of seven hours, participants will visit key sites in Bender and Tiraspol, including the historic Bender Fortress. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers interested in experiencing a region that maintains its Soviet influences. A lunch from Moldova is included, providing a taste of local cuisine amidst the exploration of Transnistria's distinctive culture and architecture.

Itinerary

Let's start to discover Transnistria a Soviet Country

Bender city

Bendery is an ancient marvelous city of Pridnestrovie on the right bank of the Dniester River (PMR. History of the city is closely intertwined with the modernity. The city center is very picturesque, where the quarters are primarily buildings of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. There are many historical and architectural monuments in the city, the pearl of the city is the Bendery Fortress.

Benderу Fortress

Bendery Fortress is one of the oldest structures on the territory of Pridnestrovie, an outstanding monument of fortification architecture. The citadel of the fortress was built by the medieval Genoese, and after Bender became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1538, the castle was significantly rebuilt already by the Turks. The citadel, preserved to our days almost in its original form, has eight towers.

Alexander Nevsky Park

Military-historical memorial complex

Catherine Park

Suvorov Square

In Soviet times, it was named the Square of Stalin Constitution, later – of the Soviet Constitution. The square acquired its modern look in the 1970s as a result of the massive restructuring of the city center.

The building of the Supreme Council and the Government of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic

This monumental building was built in 1983 for the Tiraspol City Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. A long series of marble steps leads to a huge building in the historical center of Tiraspol, the building itself clearly represents architectural trends of the late USSR.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a branch of a state university was located here. Since 1991, the Supreme Council has been sitting in the building – the Parliament of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.

House of Soviets

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 0 hours before start