Rezina
The district of Rezina is located in eastern Moldova and is surrounded by Transnistria to the east, Orhei to the south, Telenesti to the west and Soldanesti to the north. Geographically, the region belongs to the valley of Dniester. The landscape is dominated by the wide fertile lowlands cut by numerous dry valleys covered with scant steppe vegetation. Further west is a range of low hills dividing the Reut and Dniester valleys. A unique landmark for the region is the rock monastery near the village of Tipova originating from the 5th Century AD. The great Moldavian prince Stefan cel Mare orchestrated his wedding ceremony in this Orthodox temple. In the village of Saharna is another important sacred place - an 800-year-old cave monastery. The only town in the district of Rezina bears the same name and is famed for its giant cement factory.