Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni Podul Eiffel
Ungheni, Moldova
The Eiffel Bridge in Ungheni is a railway bridge and historical monument of Moldova that spans the Moldova–Romania border. Designed by Nikolai Belelyubsky and named after Gustave Eiffel, the structure opened in 1877.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, when daily highs range from 25 °C to 27 °C. These months also experience higher rainfall, with June seeing rain on about 14 days. If you prefer cooler weather, April and May offer mild temperatures between 16 °C and 22 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February.
The bridge is located 13 km from Iași International Airport in Romania and 82 km from Chișinău. You can combine a visit to the bridge with nearby sites in Iași, including the Palace of Culture, the Trei Ierarhi Monastery, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, all located within approximately 16 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 78 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 24 | 28 | 40 | 52 | 78 | 67 | 48 | 53 | 34 | 34 | 29 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
