Fun facts about Tiraspol
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The name Tiraspol is derived from the ancient Greek words for the Dniester River and city.
Tiraspol
Moldova
Tiraspol is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Tiraspol is a regional hub of culture, economy, tourism, and light industry, such as furniture and electrical goods production.
From the “Etymology” section
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Tiras was destroyed by the Thracian Getae around 50 BC.
Tiraspol
Moldova
Tiraspol is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Tiraspol is a regional hub of culture, economy, tourism, and light industry, such as furniture and electrical goods production.
From the “History” section
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The statue of Alexander Suvorov, considered the founder of modern Tiraspol, is the city's most distinctive landmark.
Tiraspol
Moldova
Tiraspol is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Tiraspol is a regional hub of culture, economy, tourism, and light industry, such as furniture and electrical goods production.
From the “History” section
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Sheriff Tiraspol gained world notoriety for their last-minute victory against Real Madrid in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League.
Tiraspol
Moldova
Tiraspol is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Tiraspol is a regional hub of culture, economy, tourism, and light industry, such as furniture and electrical goods production.
From the “Sport” section
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The newspaper Dnestrovskaya Pravda, founded in 1941, is the oldest periodical publication in the region.
Tiraspol
Moldova
Tiraspol is the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state of Moldova, where it is the second-largest city. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Tiraspol is a regional hub of culture, economy, tourism, and light industry, such as furniture and electrical goods production.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: John Pavelka from Austin, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0