Alley of Classics, Chișinău

The Alley of Classics (Romanian: Aleea Clasicilor) is a sculptural complex located in the Stephen the Great Park in Central Chișinău, Moldova.

[1] The alley is decorated on both sides with red granite busts of classic literary figures and political leaders from Moldova.

[2] The alley is located between the Ștefan cel Mare boulevard and the bronze bust of Alexander Pushkin, set on a granite column and made by Russian sculptor Alexander Opekushin.

[2] The alley was built and received its name in 1958, and became one of the most important tourist attractions in Chișinău.

[2] The idea of a sculptural complex was launched by the interwar sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală, who dreamed to create an open-air museum.