Moldavia (Moldova) Overview

Northeastern Romania, known as Moldavia, extends from the Carpathian Mountains to the Prut River. Starker than Transylvania but more developed than Maramureş, Moldavia is home to the painted monasteries of Bucovina, which combine Moldavian and Byzantine architecture with Romanian Orthodox Christian images. Dress modestly; no shorts or uncovered shoulders.

What’S In A Name? Quite a lot, apparently. Moldavia and Moldova are not the same place. While Moldavia is the northeastern part of Romania, Moldova is a separate country between Russia and Romania. The distinction is further confused because the region of Moldavia is known as “Moldova” in Romanian. Although as of 2007, US citizens no longer need a visa to enter Moldova (the country), Australians and New Zealanders still do. Make sure you don’t accidentally book a bus that passes through Moldova unless you have proper documentation.

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