Things to see and do Străşeni

The oldest scientific nature reserve in the country is located near the village of Lozova, 50 km from Chișinău. Named Codrii in the Codru region, it was recognized as a national park on 27 September 1971, on 5,009 ha. It is divided into three zones: a strictly protected zone, a buffer zone and an intermediate zone. Scientists are fascinated by the abundance of nature, in flora and fauna, some species of which are unfortunately close to extinction. Here you can admire the noble deer, the wild cat, the badger, the marten, the weasel. Among the protected birds are the great spotted eagle, the buzzard, the harrier and the bee-eater. Nearly 1,000 species of plants are listed, half of the flora specific to Moldova, with 43 species of mammals, 145 birds, 7 reptiles, 10 fish, and more than 8,000 species of forest trees, not counting insects. The sumptuous oaks and beeches are the masters of Codrii. This area plays an important role as a true sanctuary of biodiversity, with centuries-old forests of rare beauty. The perimeter of the reserve includes a representative grassland area and a nature museum. The museum lists the fauna and flora present in the reserve as well as detailed maps of the area (many stuffed animals: wolves, wild cats, deer...).

It is possible to sleep on site, some rooms are provided for this purpose.

Zubrești is a small village in the district of Strășeni. It has a high school, a church, a stadium, a hospice, a post office and a distillery. Founded in 1994, this small local wine factory is known for its fortified wines and white table wines. The production is made from local vines with indigenous and other more common varieties. In order to find out if it is possible to visit the premises, it is recommended to contact this establishment. The wine from Zubrești can be purchased locally, in local or nearby shops.

The locality was first mentioned in a document in 1545. It developed strongly in the 20th century to become an important industrial centre in the country. The town hall of Strășeni stands out for its salmon-pink colour and its architecture typical of the public buildings of the Soviet period, with its pediment with columns. Information about the town and its surroundings, places to visit and public events can be found on site or on the town hall's website. The Ghidighici lake is 5 m to the south-east.

This winemaking company was founded in 1994 but the factory itself dates back to 1944. The estate owns 320 ha of vines and produces about 3 to 3.5 million bottles a year. Production includes dry, sweet and sparkling wines exported to Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, China, the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine. This wine company has modern equipment, technologies and production methods.