This prominent statue of former Wallachian prince Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave), who was born near Craiova in 1558, dominates the city's central square.
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The art museum is the only real must-see in Craiova, both for the art itself, including a small but important collection of six works by internationally…
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This is a highly informative, well-organised exhibition of folk traditions in the Oltenia region surrounding Craiova. The exhibition begins downstairs…
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Small collection on two floors dedicated to the natural sciences. The highlights are fossils on the ground floor that include some massive mammoth tusks…
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Craiova University's main building dominates the eastern side of the historic centre. The building dates from the late 19th century and shows off the…
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The small, red-brick Holy Trinity Church occupies a quiet spot in a park behind the statue of Mihai Viteazul. The church was initially constructed in the…
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The pretty and elaborate prefecture building for Dolj County dominates the eastern side of the central square. Here you'll find a plaque to Craiova's…
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Displayed inside this church is the Madona Dudu icon (1928), said to perform miracles for those who pray in front of it.
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Small collection on two floors dedicated to the natural sciences. The highlights are fossils on the ground floor that include some massive mammoth tusks…
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The small, red-brick Holy Trinity Church occupies a quiet spot in a park behind the statue of Mihai Viteazul. The church was initially constructed in the…
0.08 MILES
The art museum is the only real must-see in Craiova, both for the art itself, including a small but important collection of six works by internationally…
0.08 MILES
The pretty and elaborate prefecture building for Dolj County dominates the eastern side of the central square. Here you'll find a plaque to Craiova's…
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Displayed inside this church is the Madona Dudu icon (1928), said to perform miracles for those who pray in front of it.
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This is a highly informative, well-organised exhibition of folk traditions in the Oltenia region surrounding Craiova. The exhibition begins downstairs…
0.35 MILES
Craiova University's main building dominates the eastern side of the historic centre. The building dates from the late 19th century and shows off the…