The park was originally known as Pushkin Park during the Soviet era after a prominent Russian poet who frequented the grounds.
The Alley of Classics was initiated in 1958 and is the most significant collection of literary monuments in the country.
The park's current iron fence dates back to the 19th century and remains a protected architectural heritage site.
It covers an area of approximately 7 hectares in the heart of the capital.
The park is home to a statue of the poet Alexander Pushkin, created by sculptor Alexander Opekushin.
Stephen the Great Central Park is the oldest public park in Chișinău, established in 1818. It serves as a central green lung for the city, featuring a grid of pedestrian paths lined with chestnut trees and lime trees. The park is anchored by the bronze statue of Stephen the Great, the national hero of Moldova, positioned at the main entrance. A notable feature is the Alley of Classics, which displays a collection of bronze busts depicting Romanian and Moldovan writers and poets. The park occupies a rectangular block in the city's historic center. It includes the 'Lovers' Fountain,' a circular water feature central to the park's layout. The park grounds provide a public space for both casual recreation and commemorative events. It functions as the city's primary social hub for local residents.
Directly in front of the Stephen the Great monument with the statue facing the main entrance gate.
Visit during the early morning to observe local chess players who gather at the designated tables.
Bring a book to read by the central fountain, a common activity for local students.
Look for the small metal plaque at the base of the Stephen the Great monument for the exact date of its re-erection following political changes.
Do not mistake the nearby Cathedral Park for the Stephen the Great Central Park, as they are separate, though adjacent, green spaces.
