Craiova Romanian City

“The beauty of my city ”

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CCityity Craiova is the capital of Dolj CountyCraiova is the capital of Dolj County

An interesting building, An interesting building, vigorous, popular with vigorous, popular with

architectural character, is architectural character, is the former Administrative the former Administrative

Palace. Today is the Palace. Today is the headquarter of Dolj headquarter of Dolj

Prefecture and County Prefecture and County Council.Council.

Is the work of the architect Is the work of the architect Petre Antonescu. Petre Antonescu.

This building was constructed This building was constructed between the years 1912-between the years 1912-

1913.1913.

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A special A special building is the building is the former Bank of former Bank of

Commerce, now Commerce, now City Hall of City Hall of

Craiova. Craiova. Designed by Designed by

architect John architect John Mincu, is Mincu, is

finished in 1916. finished in 1916. The building has The building has

a rich interior a rich interior decorated with decorated with

stucco, Venetian stucco, Venetian mosaics and mosaics and wrought iron wrought iron

grill.grill.

CITY HALLCITY HALL

The National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” of Craiova, founded in 1850, occupies a The National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” of Craiova, founded in 1850, occupies a special place in the history of the Romanian theatre. special place in the history of the Romanian theatre. This theater is the first in This theater is the first in

Eastern Europe which joined the European Theater Convention.Eastern Europe which joined the European Theater Convention.

NATIONAL THEATER "Marin Sorescu"NATIONAL THEATER "Marin Sorescu"

PHILHARMONIC "Oltenia"PHILHARMONIC "Oltenia" Prestigious institution in Romanian Prestigious institution in Romanian musical landscape, Philharmonic Oltenia musical landscape, Philharmonic Oltenia Craiova was founded in 1904 and it was Craiova was founded in 1904 and it was

recognized in 1947 by royal decree.recognized in 1947 by royal decree.

The artistic activity is carried out on The artistic activity is carried out on several levels, including Symphony several levels, including Symphony

Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra "Craiova virtuosos" Academic choir "Craiova virtuosos" Academic choir

and several chamber groups. and several chamber groups.

The oldest building - Craiova area - which has been preserved, certified as such, is the Monastery Cosuna. It falls into the category of religious buildings-monuments in the Romanian Country. An old mapping maintains that the monastery was built in 1483.

MONASTERY COSUNA

St. Dumitru Cathedral

OTHER CHURCHES

Madona Dudu ChurchMadona Dudu Church

Mântuleasa ChurchMântuleasa Church

Saint Ilie ChurchSaint Ilie Church

MUSEUM OF ARTMUSEUM OF ARTJean Mihail PalaceJean Mihail Palace

Jean Mihail Palace (now Jean Mihail Palace (now the Museum of Art), was the Museum of Art), was built between 1899-1907 built between 1899-1907 by French architect Paul by French architect Paul Gottereau, at the request Gottereau, at the request of Constantine Michael - of Constantine Michael - one of Romania's richest one of Romania's richest

people of that time.people of that time.

INSIDE INSIDE Jean Mihail Jean Mihail

PalacePalace

The pieces at the Art Museum of Craiova are from the first creative period of The pieces at the Art Museum of Craiova are from the first creative period of Constantin Brancusi. Constantin Brancusi.

MUSEUM OF ARTMUSEUM OF ART Brancusi CabinetBrancusi Cabinet

"Vitellius" (plaster, 1898)

"Ego" (1905)

"Head boy"

(1906)

"The Kiss" (Stone, 1907)

"Female Tors" (marble, 1909)

This work is a bronze copy of

the Stork collection.

"Miss Pogany"

Born in Hobita, Dolj County, Constantin

Brancusi (1876-1957) has found vocation in

Craiova, where he attended the School

of Arts and Crafts and created his first

work. He often said that in

this city he "was born for the second

time”.

OLTENIA MUSEUMSOLTENIA MUSEUMS

Department of History and Archeology

BANIE HOUSEDepartment of Ethnography

Department of Natural Sciences

Banie House is the oldest building in town, dating from 1699.

Restored by Constantin Brancoveanu in the architectural style carrying his name, Banie House has two floors,

with rooms with brick vaults downstairs, with bedroom and

balcony upstairs. This is the place where the Divan of

Craiova used to meet.

The former Palace of Justice (now the headquarters of the University) was designed in 1890 by architect John Socolescu.

The edifice is an example of neoclassicism in architecture.

UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA

FACULTY OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURE

ANDAND FACULTY OF FACULTY OF

MEDICINEMEDICINE

Mihai Viteazu square

Represent an entire ensemble of artesian wells, vases with verdure

and decorative plants, the reorganization of the small park, the

relocation of the statue of Mihai Viteazu to a monumental ensemble

are just a few examples.

The Muzical Fountain

Lipscani

Street

The Mushroom Fountain

BOTANICAL BOTANICAL GARDENGARDEN

YOUTH PARKYOUTH PARK

NATIONAL PARK "NICOLAE NATIONAL PARK "NICOLAE ROMANESCU"ROMANESCU"

A special sight in Craiova is represented by `Nicolae Romanescu` Park, with its picturesque character. Unique in Romania, this valuable

architectural monument is also one of the most interesting accomplishments of its kind in Europe.

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CRAIOVA

Mirror, Mirror on the wall which is the most beautiful city of all?