Cahul

Cahul is in the southwestern corner of Moldova, a few kilometers east of the Romanian border.

Understand

Independence square

The city is in the far south of Moldova, and has during its history changed hands between many empires and countries, and many battles have been founght in the region. The most famous of them was the Battle of Kagul in 1770 between Russia and Turkey — the modern name of the city comes from that battle. In the present day the city is known for its thermal baths and folk music.

Get in

The city has an international airport, which however is disused.

By train

There are train services from Chișinău.

By car

See also: Moldova#By car

Cahul is a road hub in this corner of the country and there are roads from the rest of the country (north) as well as from Romania (west) and Ukraine (east), hence you can easily get in by car.

See

Park in Cahul

• 1 Muzeul Tinutului Cahul, Strada Lev Tolstoi 4. Regional history museum. (updated Jun 2019)

Do

One of Cahul's main attractions are the mineral springs, which has made it a spa and health resort destination.

• 1 Nufărul Alb, Strada Nucilor 1, ☏ +373 68400099, [email protected]. Sanatorium and hotel. (updated Jun 2019)

Eat

Cahul Sanatorium

• 1 Don Umberto, Strada Stefan cel Mare, nr.20. Pizzeria. (updated Jun 2019)

Sleep

• 1 Hotel Marco Polo, Strada M. Eminescu, 43/2, ☏ +373 299 32 705. (updated Jun 2019)
• 2 Hotel Azalia, Strada Alexei Mateevici 21, ☏ +373 299 26546, [email protected]. (updated Jun 2019)

Cope

Consulates

• Romania, St. Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu 11, ☏ +373 299 80001, +373 299 80002, fax: +373 299 80003, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2021)

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