Once the quarters of the Museum of Plastic Arts, Hertza and Cligman House is a fine example of aristocratic residency. Built in the 20th century, in 2008-2009 the house got a "facelift".

Located in the very heart of the city, the Presidential Residency is arguably the monument of national importance. It was constructed in 1984-1987 and made mostly of glass. The building suffered damages during the "twitter revolution" of 2009.

The National Opera and Ballet Theater is home to the National Opera and the National Opera Ballet of Chisinau. Founded in the mid-1940s, the opera company was established professionally in 1956. The land of Moldova has been credited to nurture male signing talent for quite a long time. Although, theatres in Europe and world over appreciated the voices of the Moldavian men, the capital city itself was devoid of this entertainment due to the lack of professional company that would host such an event. The establishment of the theater company in 1956 brought the first opera to Moldova.

Since then, the company has not looked back and has worked incessantly to entertain the masses. Whether it be working during the post-war years or attracting new local talent to the art, taking the opera to famous cities around the world or simply innovating ways to bring new and creative content to its audience, the theater has worked passionately to surpass all its hurdles. The Theater has given the world exceptional talent such as Maria Bieshu and conductors such as M. Shepper and L.Hudoley to name a few. Every year the theater brings world class talent to the city and takes its talent world over.

Built under the Soviets in 1976-1979, the former headquarters of the then mighty Communist Party now houses the Parliament of the independent Republic of Moldova. The building is shaped as an open book with the central part of the facade supported by four high-standing vertical columns. In spring 2009 the building suffered damages caused by rioting students in what later became known as the "twitter revolution".

Other than being a head theater of the national multiplex network, Patria Cinema is a fine example of the 19th century urban architecture. Situated downtown next to Parliament on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard it is comfortably backed by Stefan cel Mare park.

The Stefan cel Mare Monument is located at the main entrance of the Stefan cel Mare Central Park in Downtown Chisinau. Erected at a cost of 4,000,000 lei, this bronze monument replaced the memorial dedicated to Alexander II of Russia, which was brought down in 1918 by then ruling Roman authorities. The monument was constructed to commemorate the great Moldavian leader who protected the people of the region during the invasions of the 15th century. Sculptor Alexandru Plamadeala traveled far and wide to find a portrait of Stephan the Great before starting work on the monument. It is believed that the sculptor made three variants of which one was selected and stands as the monument today. Cast in Bucharest, the monument is a typical presentation of the royalty during those times.

However, the monument has been constantly moved from the location its sculptor had chosen for it. Before the Soviet occupation of the area, the monument was moved to Vaslui in eastern Romania. Although, it was brought back to Chisinau in 1942, it was sent back to Romania in 1944. After a great ordeal, the monument was finally restored to its original location in 1989. The inscriptions on the monument were also restored. Located centrally, this monument makes to vacation albums of most tourists who visit Chisinau.

Nestled right in the heart of the city, enclosed between the cathedral park and the government building, is the Great National Assembly Square. Once an important historic gathering place, nowadays the square serves as a venue for concerts and public events.

One of the most magnificent structures in the city of Chisinau is the Holy gates or the Arch of Triumph. Symbolising the victory of the Russian Army over the Turks, the Arch is a must visit tourist site in the city. Built in 1846, the Gates were designed by architect I. Zaushkevich. Standing tall, this grand structure is perfectly located on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard and faces the Great National Assembly Square.
The Arch boasts a strikingly unique square architecture which makes the monument even more interesting. Displaying a classic design with ornately decorated Corinthian columns, the Arch wears a beautiful clock on its side that chimes every fifteen minutes. The Gate has a height of 13 meters and the entire structure is distinctly divided into two tiers. The bottom tier comprises four sturdy pylons decorated with the classic Corinthian columns which give the structure its regal look.
Although the architecture of the structure may strike as the most fascinating aspect of the Holy Gates, the story behind its construction is also quite captivating. After the Russians had won over the Turks, acting on a request from General M.S. Vorontsov, a participant of the war, Tsar Nikolai I ordered the making of bells from the canons captured from the Turks. These bells were to go onto the bell tower but on completion it became evident that the bells were too enormous for the tower and a separate belfry was to be constructed to commemorate the victory and to house the bells.

With an immaculate exterior, the National Palace in Chisinau may not boast a very fancy façade but it definitely demands attention. And if you are a fan of the opera and love theatre, the National Palace is for you. Located in the heart of the city, the National Palace has served the city of Chisinau ever since its inception in 1974. Designed by S. Fridman, the National Palace can seat up to 2000 people. Apart from the gigantean theatre, the complex also boasts an amphitheatre with elaborate balconies ornately decorated.
Although the National Palace serves as a theatre today, the initial purpose of the complex was not to promote performing arts. Known as the Palatul Ocrombrie, it was designed to hold symposia, international summits, official state meetings and conferences. In fact, the session of the Communist party of Moldova also took place at this very place. Just a year after its inauguration, the building saw a shift in authority and came under the Cultural Ministry. In 1975, the National Palace was officially declared as the cultural centre of Chisinau. Since then, the National Palace has earned the reputation of being one of Moldova’s finest theatres attracting national and international artists who showcase some of their finest works. If you are a fan of Broadway, theatre or any form of the performing arts, the National Palace is the place to be.