Soroca-The North Capital

In the morning, you will travel to Soroca town and visit Soroca Fortress, the “pearl of fortification art” built by the Moldovan Prince Stephen the Great in 1499. It was a unique historical monument of defensive constructions architecture of medieval Moldova composed of a huge tower holding five smaller towers surrounding it. Currently, it is an important attraction in Soroca, having preserved cultures and kept the old Soroca in the present day. After the excursion at Soroca Fortress, you will visit the Gypsy Hill (gypsy-style chateaux being an imitation of famous buildings, such as the Capitol building in Washington and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow). The Gypsy houses impress by their variety, diversity of colors, contrasts, and luxury. About 20 hundred Gypsies live in Soroca. At the end of the tour, we will visit the Candle of Gratitude monument, erected on a cliff on the bank of the Dniester river. The visitors who get here will be rewarded with picturesque and unforgettable views after climbing 600 steps that start at the Dniester River.