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Tall, light-colored stone bell tower with arched openings and a domed top topped by a cross, standing alone against a clear blue sky in Chisinau, Moldova.

Map highlighting Moldova in Eastern Europe, with the national capital Chisinau marked by a star symbol. Surrounding countries including Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Hungary, and Slovakia are labeled, along with nearby bodies of water such as the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. An inset globe in the upper right shows the region's location within Europe.

A wide, busy boulevard in Chisinau, Moldova, with cars and buses traveling in both directions, flanked by greenery and modern apartment buildings in the background.

Large red triangular monument with five angled pillars forming an open arch, commemorating Victory in the Second World War, in a park setting in Chisinau, Moldova.

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