Усадьба семьи Ралли

The Ralli Family Estate is a museum in the village of Dolna near Chisinau, where Pushkin stayed during his Bessarabian exile. Eight halls filled with authentic 19th-century furniture and objects, with a guide who covers not just the poet but also the Ralli family and Zemfira — the real Romani girl who inspired the poem «The Gypsies»; a spring and park nearby are worth visiting after the tour. Best to go in summer or on a weekend with family — the surrounding nature is stunning, and it's worth booking a guided tour right at the entrance.