Transnistria, Tighina Fortress and Tiraspol City Tour
ID: GYG1409913-2152974
Category:
Country: Moldova
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
This 1 day tour takes you to Tighina Fortress and Tiraspol, where you will have the opportunity to travel in time back in the USSR. The city seems to be a ghost of the Soviet past.
In the morning, you will discover Tighina Fortress located in Tighina town and built in the 15th century by the prince of Moldova, Stephen the Great. Originally built as a small wooden fort, it was later fortified in stone by the prince of Moldova, Petru Rares. Occupied by the Ottomans in 1538 (in a campaign lead by the sultan Suleiman the Magnificent), the fort was strengthened in 1541 and became the center of an Ottoman "raya" (in which were included the surrounding Moldavian villages). In the 18th century, the fort was strengthened by Moldovan craftsmen under the direct supervision of Dimitrie Cantemir. Tighina Fortress is an architectural ensemble of irregular quadrilateral plan, surrounded by wide walls, 2-3 meters thick, made of limestone and brick.
In the afternoon, you will have lunch at a restaurant in Tiraspol.
After lunch, you will set off on a time travel in Tiraspol. You will start by visiting the monument of Vladimir Lenin, Monument of Munchausen baron and tanks left from the Second World War. The city seems to be a ghost of the Soviet past.
Highlights
- Excursion to the old medieval fort of Tighina Fortress
- Panoramic city tour of Tiraspol
- Lunch at a Soviet-Themed Restaurant
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Excursions at the entire itinerary
- Entrance fees according to the program
- Transportation service
- English speaking guide on the entire itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch at the local restaurant
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
