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An ancient fortified residence of Romanian princes - The Bans -, Craiova, the most important southern Romanian city after the capital Bucharest, is nowadays a large commercial, industrial, and university centre, a modern and dynamic 300,000 inhabitants city.
Located in Jiu's Valley, Craiova-the historical capital of Oltenia Region- is situated in this region's centre at 230 km west of Bucharest on the route to Timisoara, being an important cross-road of the pathways between the Far East and Central Europe.
Glorious Get fortress in ancient history - Pelendava, with archaeologically proved Neolithic origin 7500 years old, the site became an important fortress during the Roman Empire's government, and in the Middle Age, became the residence of the Bans-Princes, the second military and: position after the Kings at that time.
At the turn of the XIX-th Century important changes occurred. New public utility representative buildings were erected, with a remarkable architecture, like The Minerva Hotel -in Spanish Arabian style, The Bank of Commerce, The Governor's House, The Palace of Justice. The Jean-Michail Palace - the actual Art Museum - exhibits a part of the original collection of the great Romanian scuplturor, Constantin Brancusi, a world-wide known personality who was born in this area. He studied and developed his talent in the Craiova's School of Arts before going in Paris.
Craiova is also the birthplace of Henri Coanda - one of the jet plane creators - and of Nicolae Titulescu, the Romanian External Affairs Minister, elected Chairman of the Nations' League between the two world wars.
An important cultural centre, with a theatre tradition since 1850, The National Theatre of Craiova is one of the best-known theatres in the world and the most representative of all Romanian theatres in the South.
The city is south bordered by the Romanescu Park, a romantic scenery work achieved between 1901-1902 based on the project of a French designer and architect E. Redont. This park is nowadays one of the largest natural south-eastern European parks, covering almost 1 square mile with rare species of trees, a beautiful suspended bridge over a peaceful lake and a zoo.
Surrounded by large wine producing regions like Craiova Hills and Segarcea, Craiova is also famous for its grape brandy and wine. Cellars and wine-tasting traditional pubs expect visitors with great hospitality.
Catering industry has recently developed in this modern and traditional city, offering tourists a wide range of entertainment.
Looking forward to meet you in Craiova!
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