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Craiova Travel Guide

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Stig Albeck

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City Introduction

Craiova is a city located between the Danube and the Carpathian Mountains in southern Romania. On the site was the Dacian and Roman city of Pelendava, which was the capital of the region of Oltenia. Later, the Craiovești noble family from the city became a leading family in the development of Wallachia, and as a result, Craiova has been one of the important urban centers of present-day Romania for centuries.

In Craiova there is a lot to see, and Piața Mihai Viteazul square is a good place to start a walk. Here is the large city hall, which was built in neo-Romanian style in 1912-1913 as one of the city’s finest buildings. In the square there is also a musical fountain, a statue of the national hero Mihai Viteazul and several green spaces such as the English park behind the town hall building.

From Piața Mihai Viteazul, it is not far to Craiova’s other attractions. You can, for example, visit the city’s art museum, located in the beautiful mansion, Palatul Constantin Mihail. In the center is also Craiova’s modern National Theatre, the city’s large university building and churches such as Biserica Madona Dudu and Saint Demetrius Cathedral. You can also discover the history of the city at the Oltenia Museum.

There are several interesting things to experience around Craiova as well. To the north lie the Carpathians and the beautiful Horezu monastery, which is on UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage. From Horezu there is a view of the Carpathians, which you can also visit in many places. One of the popular places is at the river Olt, which cuts through the mountain range, and where there are also hot springs in several places.

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Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital of Romania and one of the major cities of the Balkans, and it is known for its charming belle epoque elegance, wide boulevards, large squares and rich and varied cultural life. There is a varied selection of sights and activities as well.

Bucharest is a city with a fascinating blend of the cultural heritage of the Romanian aristocracy’s French inspiration, the German-born King Carol I and the communist era, which ruled for decades in the latter half of the 20th century.

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Ploiesti, Romania

Ploiești

Ploiești is a town located at the southern slopes of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a city that over the years has been known for the area’s large oil production, but it was not the oil that developed the city in the first place. During the rule of prince Mihai Viteazul, Ploiești obtained city rights that ensured privileges in trade and politics.

Ploiești also became a garrison town and agriculture developed in the pre-industrial era of the 19th century. Oil was found in the city’s surroundings during this time, and the first refinery opened in the 1850s, creating new prosperity for the Romanian city. The importance of oil gained particular importance for Ploiești during World War II, and today there is still a large petrochemical industry in the city.

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Overview of Craiova

Craiova is a city located between the Danube and the Carpathian Mountains in southern Romania. On the site was the Dacian and Roman city of Pelendava, which was the capital of the region of Oltenia. Later, the Craiovești noble family from the city became a leading family in the development of Wallachia, and as a result, Craiova has been one of the important urban centers of present-day Romania for centuries.

About the Debrecen travel guide

Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English

About the travel guide

The Debrecen travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Romanian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.

Debrecen is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.

Read more about Debrecen and Romania

Romania Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/romania
City tourism: https://visit.ro
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