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Tour of Transnistria

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House of Soviets,Tiraspol
Bendery fortress
musical performance at the guesthouse Usadba Acasa
our tourists in front of House of Culture in Tiraspol
The centre of Tiraspol in autumn

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If you want to feel the breath of the former Soviet Union, we invite you to visit Transnistria. It will be exciting and interesting. This region was formed after the war in 1992 and is independent from Moldova, although officially it is considered to be part of Moldova. It has its own currency, own president and three official languages. We will visit places and buildings from the former USSR. You will see Lenin monuments, the majestic House of Soviets in the style of Stalinism, the 16th century Bendery fortress. You will visit the USSR canteen, where many old Soviet things are collected . The highlight of your trip will be visit to a private guesthouse "Usadba Acasa" in a Bulgarian village of Parcani,where we will go for lunch. Lunch will be prepared by caring hosts in the best national traditions.Here you will taste delicious homemade wine and take part in a folklore performance,get acguainted with the life of local residents, national traditions

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  • Entrance to the Bendery fortress
  • Services of an interpreter guide
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
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Tighina Fortress

During our exploration, we will have the opportunity to tour the historical Bender Fortress, situated on the eastern bank of the Dniester River in Bender city. This fortress, dating back to the 16th century, holds significant architectural value and stands as a testament to the town's integration into the Ottoman Empire. The construction of this remarkable stronghold commenced in 1538, marking an important era in its history.
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Memorial of Remembrance and Sorrow in Bender

The Memorial of Memory and Sorrow was erected in memory of the defenders of the Transnistrian city of Bendery, who died during the Transnistrian conflict in 1992.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiraspol

We will go by public transport to the capital of the PMR, the city of Tiraspol, built by decree of the Russian Empress Catherine II - at present it is a modern city, the capital of a small independent state. In the center of Tiraspol, a monument to Lenin still stands.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Suvorov Monument

Monument to Suvorov - the Russian Generalissimo, the founder of the city of Tiraspol. Located on the main square of the capital of Transnistria - Suvorov Square
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Memorial of Glory

The Memorial of Glory is the main historical and memorial complex of the city of Tiraspol, the capital of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. Opened in 1972. Participants of the Civil War, the Great Patriotic War, as well as participants in the defense of Transnistria in 1992 are buried here.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lenin Monument

Monument to V.I. Lenin - a symbol of the revolutionary and Soviet era. Erected in 1987. Located in front of the building of the Supreme Council and the Government of the PMR.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiraspol City Hall

The House of Soviets is one of the central buildings of Tiraspol, the capital of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. An architectural monument of the Stalinist Empire style. The building now houses the city council of Tiraspol.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Столовка СССР Тирасполь

We visit an atmospheric cafe "Stolovka USSR", in the Soviet style.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parcani

Lunch takes place between 13-14 pm at a guest house in the village of Parkany. For lunch 15 EUR/pers. Or lunch is in the Soviet canteen in Bendery.
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour of Transnistria?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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The following is included:
  • entrance to the Bendery fortress.
  • Services of an interpreter guide.
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  • Lunch.
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Entrance to the Bendery fortress
  • Services of an interpreter guide
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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