Rolling through the streets of Chisinau very much reminded one of Yerevan, Armenia in terms of accessibility. It is common knowledge that the Moldovan economy is not the strongest and is reflected in the citys infrastructure.
The walk from the hotel into the centre takes around 30 minutes, however, this involves crossing Soviet roads (yes, that old chestnut!). In order for a wheelchair user to negotiate stepped underpasses, it is necessary to detour around a few backstreets. Backstreets in Chisinau equate to either broken pavements or dirt rather than tarmac, not great for Superbunny2! It is much easier to roll with the cars should one encounter this…
However, once one reaches the central area (including Strada Stefan Cel Mare), broken pavements give way to wide avenues, even enough space for a dedicated cycle lane making for perfect rolling conditions…
It is also worth noting that Chisinau possesses an extensive bus/trolleybus network which, for the majority is wheelchair accessible. One would highly recommend using these to your advantage as they reduce the need to navigate the Soviet road system/backstreets. The ramps are a definite improvement on some other countries…
