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Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Europe
$180
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Transnistria offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, where Soviet monuments and architecture stand as testaments to its rich history. A journey through the cities of Bender and Tiraspol feels like stepping into a time machine, revealing the daily realities of life in the Soviet Union.
- 🏷️ Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 8-hour guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant experience as you explore.
- 🗣️ Benefit from the expertise of a professional guide who will provide insights into the fascinating history of the region.
- 🏰 Visit the Bender Fortress, a stunning architectural monument dating back to the 16th century, located on the banks of the Dniester River.
- 🪦 Explore the Tighina Military Cemetery, a memorial complex that honors the 5,127 souls buried there, reflecting the area's military history.
- 🏙️ Discover Tiraspol, the capital of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, and drive along the iconic 25th October Street.
- 🏛️ Admire the impressive House of Soviets, a magnificent building from the Stalin era, and see the monument to Lenin nearby.
- 🛍️ Experience the vibrant Green Market Center, where you can immerse yourself in the authentic local life of Tiraspol.
- 🌍 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, this tour welcomes everyone to experience the rich heritage of Transnistria.
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Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Lunch
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Bendery FortressWe will visit the Bender Fortress, located on the right bank of the Dniester in the city of Bender. The Fortress is an architectural monument of the XVI century. Its construction started in 1538 after the town became part of the Ottoman Empire.
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Tighina Military CemeteryWe will visit the Memorial complex, the site of an abandoned military cemetery, where, according to existing data, there were buried 5127 souls. It is known that 110 Russian regiments were stationed in Bender at various times, especially during Balkan campaigns.
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TiraspolOverview of Tiraspol, capital of The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Pridnestrovie/Transnistria). We will discover the main highway here that is named 25th October Street. It crosses the center from east to west. We will go along the whole street by car. Visiting Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been back in USSR!
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House of SovietsThere are several attractive buildings of the Stalin epoch and the magnificent building of House of Soviets with a spire. In this building city councils of Tiraspol, Dnestrovsk and a number of city and republican organs are situated. In front of the building one can see a monument to Lenin; hotel “Russia” (earlier - “Druzhba”) is on the opposite side of the street.
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Green Market CenterGreat opportunity to feel and understand the authentic local life of Tiraspol
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The Suvorov MonumentThe 25th October Street leads to the Suvorov Square of the imposing size (700x400 meters) and is the heart of Pridnestrovie. It was built mainly in 1970-80s. Here one can find Tiraspol Cinema (1984), City House of Culture (1950), Children and Youth Creativity Center, and extremely expressive Monument to Suvorov (1979), an unofficial symbol of Pridnestrovie.
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The Tank MonumentOn the other side of the square is Memorial of Glory with a T-34 tank and a gold-domed chapel designed by Harry Fayfermaher (1942-2002). Buried here are liberators of Moldavia who fell in 1944 and the defenders of Pridnestrovie who protected from the troops of nationalistic Moldova in 1991-1992. Next to it is the monument to soldiers-internationalists who died in Afghanistan. Near the bridge are Francois de Wollant’s public garden and the Pridnestrovian Alley of Glory with the monuments to Catherine II and Francois de Wollant.
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Palacio PresidencialNear the square is an impressive Supreme Council (the building of the city committee with the flag of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic hovering over it and with the Monument to Lenin of pink granite in front of it). Today it also houses the Government of Pridnestrovie.
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TiraspolLunch in the atmospheric cafe "Stolovka USSR", in the Soviet style. Lunch is optional, at the request of the guests.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Europe
$180
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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