Historical & Architectural Sights
Soroca Fort (Cetatea Soroca): This historic fort was built in 1499 by Stefan cel Mare, but was rebuilt in the 1530s in stone. It sits right on the Nistru River and is almost perfectly round. The fort is small and simple in appearance, but very significant for Soroca and Moldova historically as it symbolizes the region's eastern border.
Areas & Neighborhoods of Interest
The hills on the city's northern side, just northwest of the Soroca Fort are covered with mansions occupied by the Roma people. The architecture on these buildings is very unique as they generally consist of ornate metal work. Any local can help assist you to this area and many recommend seeing it by taxi, which is perhaps the best option as it's not too expensive and they can show you the most impressive of the houses.
Transportation
Soroca has no airport and no train lines running through the city so the only transportation option to or from the city is via bus, public transportation, or private road transportation. The easiest transportation routes are from Balti, will less common, but regular routes to and from Chisinau.
Airport: Soroca doesn't have an airport; the closest airport is the Balti International Airport located about 49 miles (79 kilometers) from Soroca. The airport code is BZY; for its location or directions, see the map below.
Train Station: Soroca doesn't have a train station.
Bus Station: Soroca doesn't have any true bus station; what they do have is streets where buses stop to pick people up and what street that is can vary based upon the bus's destination. The general rule is that to get to Soroca you take the bus so to leave you must take the bus; remember where the bus dropped you off at and that's where the bus will leave from to the same destination you came from. Otherwise, locals are friendly and if you can find one who speaks English he or she will help you get to the right place. Many of the buses stop at or near the intersection of Stefan cel Mare and Decebal streets.
Local Transportation: Soroca has both local buses as well marshrutkas, which are similar to large vans servicing the city. The local transportation doesn't have an official website, however locals (who speak English) are generally willing to help out and the services are similar to public transportation in most major cities throughout Europe. Taxis are also available in limited numbers, but few drivers speak English.
Official Websites
Republic of Moldova: www.moldova.md
Maps & Directions