Plan a trip to Soroca

A small city in north Moldova, resting on the Dniestr River and known for its medieval stronghold.

Soroca is a Moldovan city in Eastern Europe situated on the Dniester river about 160km north of Chisinau. It is the administrative center of the Soroca District. The city has its origin in the medieval Genoese trade post of Olchionia, or Alchona. It is known for its well-preserved stronghold, established by the Moldavian prince Stephen the Great in 1499. Make sure to visit the fortress if you're in the area.