1. Short description of Orhei.

2. Weather and climate.

3. Places to visit.

4. Hotels and places to stay.

Short description of Orhei  

Orhei is a locality with rich cultural values and traditions. The town has 63 historical monuments and memorials, monuments of art and architecture, of them 14 of national importance, 49 of local importance, 1 house of culture, 7 libraries and two artistic education institutions (painting and music). There are amateur artistic troops in the town. Numerous points of interest may be visited in Orhei district.

Weather and climate

In Orhei, the summers are warm; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from -4°C to +27°C  and is rarely below -13°C or above +33°C. Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit Orhei for warm-weather activities is from late May to mid-September.

Places to visit

The „Sfantul Nicolae" cathedral

It is located in the town center. It was constructed at the beginning of XXth century and has a tragic story. The cathedral was partially destroyed during World War II. During the times of the USSR, the sacred building was transformed into a storage facility and then into a sports school. Only after 1990 the “Sf. Nicolae” cathedral was restored and re-opened for the parish.

The Orhei Museum of History and Ethnography is located inside a house with an ornate gate, a former villa that belonged to the Romanian architect Mircea Bengulescu. The building represents a historical heritage of undeniable value for the entire Romanian nation, built in neo-Romanian style (1928-1929), being an architectural monument of national importance, included in the State Register of Monuments of the Republic of Moldova 

Saint Demetrius Cathedral is the oldest religious place in Orhei and one of the oldest in the country. Saint Demetrius Cathedral was built between 1632 and 1636 and consecrated on the occasion of the ruler's arrival in Orhei in 1637. The founder of the Cathedral was the ruler of Moldavia Vasile Lupu (1634-1653). The image of the church is printed on the reverse of the 5 Moldovan lei banknote.

Orheiland is the most grandiose cultural family amusement park in Moldova. The park as well as the white-sand beach lake, have become a wonderful place to relax, especially during the heat. The area is also popular because the entrance to the OrheiLand amusement park is free, the beach is spectacular and you do not have to pay for the sun lounger. Cafe, Bar, and parking available. Entrance is Free!