The Piata Centrala, or Central Market, is the bustling, colourful heart of everyday commerce in Chisinau, a sprawling market where the city comes to shop. Its stalls overflow with fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats, honey, nuts and flowers, alongside clothing, household goods and Moldovan specialities. Loud, lively and thoroughly authentic, buying here supports local traders and rewards visitors with the freshest produce and a vivid slice of local life. For a genuine taste of the capital away from the boulevards, this busy market is a fascinating stop.