Orhei

Also known as Orgieev, Orhaiv, Orkhei, Orgeyev, Orgeev, Orheyev, Orheiu, Orhein

Orhei () is a city, municipality and the administrative centre of Orhei District in the Republic of Moldova, with a population of 22,183. It lies roughly north of the capital, Chișinău.

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Place details

Locality: Orhei
Region: Orhei
Country: Moldova
Population: 24,918
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Travel guide

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Orheiul Vechi is one of the most visited sites outside of Chișinău and a one-hour bus ride from the capital. It features a nature reserve, monasteries, museums, and archaeological sites. A cave church and a functioning monastery are the most prominent sights, but there are plenty of archaeological sites in the area, hotels, restaurants and two museums. One of the museums, just before crossing the bridge to the ridge with the church, costs 10 lei (5 lei for concessions, including students; July 2018) and displays pottery.

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History
Demographics
Religion
Economy
Sport
Media
Natives
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Gallery
References
Further reading
External links

Orhei () is a city, municipality and the administrative centre of Orhei District in the Republic of Moldova, with a population of 22,183. It lies roughly north of the capital, Chișinău.

==History== thumb|left|upright=0.6|Interwar Coat of Arms of Orhei Orhei is believed to derive its name from the Hungarian word Őrhely, meaning “guard post” or “lookout post,” and could be linked to a Hungarian army outpost guarding the gyepű. Locally, orhei was understood to mean “strengthened hill,” “fortress,” or “deserted courtyard.” The town historically served as an important defensive outpost on Moldavia’s eastern border.