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Soroca Fortress

History · Northern Moldova

Photo of Soroca Fortress

Soroca Fortress stands in the town of Soroca on the bank of the Dniester, on Arcașii lui Ștefan cel Mare street. It was first built of wood in the time of Stephen the Great and later rebuilt in stone; today it is a medieval monument open to visitors, with exhibitions, including a new one in a former prison cell. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 18:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00, from April until autumn. A ticket costs 30 MDL for adults and 10 MDL for children aged 7 to 17; under 7s enter free, as do people with disabilities and their companions. Groups that register in advance can get a free guide.

What it costs
from ~10 MDL
How long it takes
1 h
Today
09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
closed now
  • Opening hours
    Opening hours by day
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday Closed
    Wednesday 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
    Thursday 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
    Friday 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
    Saturday 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
    Sunday 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
  • Where
    Soroca
    Northern Moldova · ~132 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies
  • Who it suits
    Families, couples, solo travellers, groups

On the map

Chișinău ~132 km Soroca Fortress (~132 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies)

A rough sketch. The distance is in a straight line, not by road.

Photos

Photo of Soroca Fortress
Photo of Soroca Fortress

Services

Services
Adult ticket 30 MDL
Child ticket, 7-17 10 MDL

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