Mileștii Mici
On Gingerguide's self-guided Chișinău audio tour, Mileștii Mici is a stop worth about ~120 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type distillery
- Suggested visit ~120 min
- Chișinău Chișinău guide
About Mileștii Mici
Mileștii Mici, south of Chișinău, the wine cellar listed by Guinness World Records in 2005 for the most bottles, 1.5 million in 55 km of galleries cut into a limestone mine.
The cellars were created in 1969 in a retired limestone mine. In 2005 Guinness World Records listed them as the largest wine cellar by number of bottles, with 1.5 million bottles in 55 km of galleries; today the collection is reported to be near 2 million.
Visitors tour the galleries by electric train and sometimes by car, and end in an underground tasting hall. Book ahead, bring a jacket, and note that tastings are for adults only.
Did you know? In 2005 Guinness World Records listed Mileștii Mici as the largest wine cellar by number of bottles, with 1.5 million bottles in 55 km of galleries.
How much time do you need at Mileștii Mici?
Around ~120 min works well for Mileștii Mici — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Mileștii Mici?
Yes — Mileștii Mici made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Chișinău. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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Sources and further reading
Where to check the facts about Mileștii Mici and read more:
Day 2 of the Chișinău in 2 days itinerary →
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