Transnistria decided to declare its independence, a move which saw Moldova respond with force. They didn’t speak Moldovan they didn’t use the Latin alphabet and they didn’t want to be a part of Romania. Looking across from the other side of the Dniester river, the mostly Russian population of Transnistria was concerned that they would become a minority inside Moldova. Then there’s the Sturgeon farm! Caviar anyone? A Brief History Transnistria is weird, strange, unconventional and charming, it’s a pleasure to visit and shouldn’t be rushed. I was happy spending time sitting in the various cafes along the main street of Tiraspol, watching the world go by, in this city which is still firmly stuck in the Soviet past.
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The capital has enough sights to warrant a full day, then there’s Bender, with its amazing fortress. If I had my time again, I would stay for three days and two nights – there is quite a bit to see and do.Īnton (mentioned above in ‘ Walking Tours‘) can easily fill a full day taking you to some of the lesser-known, off-beat sights which are located outside of Tiraspol. I stayed for two days and one night in Tiraspol but this also wasn’t enough. How long should you spend in Transnistria?Īlmost all visitors visit Tiraspol and Bender on a day-trip from Chisinau, which is unfortunate as this peculiar breakaway republic is an engaging destination which warrants more than a day-trip (which is more like a half day-trip once you account for travel times from Chisinau). If you’re currently unable to travel to Transnistria, you can whet your appetite by joining Anton on one of his virtual walking tours which are highly engaging! You can make enquiries and bookings via Anton’s TripAdvisor page. If you want to do something memorable while in Transnistria, then Anton is your man! You can contact him at: Apart from being an informative guide, Anton is also very witty and funny! These guides travel each day from Moldova’s capital, bringing bus-loads of day tripping tourists, returning back to Chisinau in the evening.Īnton however, is a real local and has explored every nook and cranny of Transnistria, which allows him to show visitors the hidden gems of the territory. Most guides working in Transnistria are actually from Chisinau. He has sketched most of the sights of Tiraspol and sells his work as postcards, which make for great souvenirs. Anton, who is a local, English-speaking guide, describes himself as an urban sketcher and sightseeing hunter.
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If you wish to discover sights beyond the regular tourist trail, you should join the enthusiastic and energetic Anton Dendemarchenko on one of his free walking tours. One of Anton’s sketches, which is featured on his Facebook page. Transnistria has been recognised only by three other, mostly non-recognised, states: Abkhazia, Artsakh, and South Ossetia (see the following section for more on these breakaway states).
This self-declared republic occupies a narrow strip of land on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, although the international community recognise the land as part of the Republic of Moldova. Have you ever wanted to visit a country which doesn’t exist? Quirky and fascinating, the unrecognised, breakaway Republic of Transnistria is a destination that’s stuck in the Soviet past. Welcome to the taste2travel Transnistria Travel Guide!ĭate Visited: September 2019 Introduction The World’s Only Plastic Token Currency.Community for Democracy and Rights of Nations.
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