Cricova

Cricova () is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, located north of the capital. It is best known for its vast underground wine cellars, among the largest in the world, which have made Cricova one of Moldova’s leading tourist destinations.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Cricova
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: R4,_Moldova_-_panoramio_(4).jpg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Moldova
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Moldova
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Moldova
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Chișinău
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Victor Slobozianu
Settlement.leader_party: MAN
Settlement.elevation_m: 122
Settlement.population_as_of: 2024
Settlement.population_total: 9,536
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.timezone: EET
Settlement.utc_offset: +2

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Official website

Primaria Cricova - Site oficial al Primariei orasului Cricova

Primăria Cricova — site oficial al administrației publice locale a orașului Cricova, Republica Moldova. Noutăți, servicii publice, achiziții, consiliul local.

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Wikidata facts

Population: 9536
Elevation: 122
Official website: primariacricova.md
Image: R4, Moldova - panoramio (4).jpg
Dialing code: 22
Licence plate code: C

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Commons category: Cricova
postal code: MD-2084
time of earliest written record: 1431-00-00
male population: 5157
female population: 4379

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Overview
Demographics
The geographical indication Cricova for wine
Twin Towns
Gallery
References
External links

==Overview== The town of Cricova was first mentioned on July 31, 1431, under the name Vadul-Pietrei (“Stone Ford”). Later, the name Cricău appeared in Zamfir Arbore’s geographical calendar, eventually evolving into the modern name Cricova. thumb|left|Vineyard at Cricova Cricova lies near the Ichel River, a tributary of the Dniester that supplies water to Chișinău. The town itself does not draw water from the Ichel. A lake located near the river’s northern section, close to the entrance of the Cricova wine cellars, has traditionally been used for fishing and recreation.