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# Cricova

A settlement in Moldova.

## English name

**Cricova** — Current official Romanian Latin-script name, retained in English with its local spelling.

Other forms in use:

- **Krikova** — Russian-based Latin spelling of Крикова; also a phonetic rendering of the Romanian name.

## French name

**Cricova** — Same form as in English; retained in French reference usage.

Other forms in use:

- **Krikova** — Russian-based international spelling useful in French citations; French prose frequency not established.

## About

Cricova is a town near Chișinău in Moldova. It is known for its extensive underground wine cellars, developed in former limestone workings.

## Notes

Reference pages checked 2026-11-15: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricova ; https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricova.

Identifiers: [Wikidata Q1139983](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1139983) · [JSON](https://md.locations.elamur.ai/free/en/moldova/cricova/?format=json)


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