Tipova Village, Moldova

There are a few must-visit spots in Moldova. Tipova Village is certainly one of them. It is in north to Chisinau and approximately 100 kilometers away from there. Each year hundreds of visitors come to this place to enjoy the scenic beauty. But there is something else that makes Tipova Village a special tourist destination. There is the largest cave monastery of Moldova as well as of the Eastern Europe. There is a legend about this monastery as well. The local people believe that the greatest ruler in the history of Moldova, Stefan the Great or Stefan cel Mare and his beautiful wife Maria Voichita actually got married here in this monastery.

The Monastery in Tipova Village is on the rocky side of the river Nistru. It is not just the biggest cave monastery but also the oldest one. This monastery was formed long before the feudal state of Moldova. A group of monks in search for peace established this monastery. The monastery was separated in 1776 into two large parts. During the oppression by the Russians, the monastery was closed and destroyed.

But it opened after the independence of Moldova and since then, it is considered as a property of the state and now it is protected as well as maintained by the government of Moldova. Another legend says the famous mythological poet Ortheus spent his last few days here on these hills and was buried in a corner of a waterfall here. The tourist can enjoy the "Tipova" nature reserve as well. Here used to be a Geto-Dacian fortress and the place still bears some signs of the fortress. Tipova Village is a wonderful place for a days outing in Moldova.