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Craiova
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In County Dolj
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Craiova in County Dolj
 Craiova (/kra'jo.va/, formerly spelled Krajova) is a Romanian
city, the capital of the county of Dolj, situated near the left bank
of the river Jiu in central Oltenia (the political center of which
it was for long), at approximately equal distances from the Southern
Carpathians (north) and the Danube (south). Craiova is the chief
commercial city west of Bucharest and also the
capital of Oltenia region.
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Craiova Down Town
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Activities
Landmarks
Madona Dudu Church - Built between 1750 - 1756 and renovated in 1844,
after being destroyed by the earthquake from 1831. The church paintings
are signed by Gheorghe Tattarescu.
St. Dumitru Church
The curch of Coşuna Monastery - Is the oldest building preserved in
Craiova, dating from 1483.
Băniei House - Is the oldest laic building that exists in Craiova, dating
from 1699. Art Museum - The building that house the museum was built in
1896 following the plans of the French architect Paul Gotereau. The main
attraction of the museum is the art gallery dedicated to Constantin
Brāncuşi. Here are exhibited six of his sculptures, dating from his early
artistic activity: The Kiss (1907), Vitellius (1898), Woman Torso (1909),
The Vainglory (1905), Boy's head (1906), Miss Pogany (1902).
Olteniei Museum - Was founded in 1915 and is organized in 3 sections:
ethnography, history and natural science. The musem collection is based on
the donations made in 1908.
Nicolae Romanescu Park - It is the largest and most well-known park in
Craiova. Also, it seems to be the second largest romantic park in Europe.
Through the initiave of Nicolae P. Romanescu, the mayor of Craiova at that
time, the park was designed by French architect Emil Rendont. In 1900 the
plans for the park won the gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in
Paris. Construction of the park began in 1901 and was completed in 1903.
Botanical Garden - The garden was laid out by the botanist Alexandru Buia
and was opened in 1952. The main purpose of the garden was to facilitate
the students' activities and research for the academic staff of the
Agriculture and Horticulture Faculties. The Botanical Garden is organized
in six areas: plant systematics, floral provinces of the globe, cultivated
plants, seed beds, phytogeography of the Oltenia region, greenhouse.
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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Craiova area.
  +40 (351) 809641 FAX: +40 (351) 809642
+40 (251) 413206 FAX: +40 (251) 413206 +40 (251) 466764 +40 (251) 415544 FAX: +40 (251) 415544 +40 (251) 415071 FAX: +40 (251) 415173 +40 (251) 598509 FAX: +40 (251) 532636 +40 (251) 593447 FAX: +40 (251) 593447 +40 (251) 534667 FAX: +40 (251) 534667 +40 (251) 510283 FAX: +40 (251) 510289 +40 (251) 419455 FAX: +40 (251) 419455  Simhotel 1, B-dul N. Titulescu, nr.2, bl.N, sc.1, apt.7 in Craiova
+40 (251) 419455 FAX: +40 (251) 419455 +40 (251) 484865 FAX: +40 (251) 418773 +40 (251) 413118 FAX: +40 (251) 417847 +40 (251) 416589 FAX: +40 (251) 416589 +40 (251) 415937 FAX: +40 (251) 415937 +40 (251) 410200 FAX: +40 (251) 412900 +40 (251) 411548 FAX: +40 (251) 411548 Safta Grup, Str. C-tin Nicolaescu Plopsor, bl.IJK, sc.K, apt.2 in Craiova +40 (251) 411413 FAX: +40 (251) 411413 +40 (251) 410974 FAX: +40 (251) 410974 +40 (251) 410852 FAX: +40 (251) 410852 +40 (251) 410101 FAX: +40 (251) 410101 Valdir Tour 2, Str. aries, bl.ABCD, sc.A, parter(Complex Luxor) in Craiova +40 (251) 461070 +40 (251) 412443 +40 (251) 411634 |
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Geography
The public transportation in Craiova consists of 3 tram lines, 17 bus
lines, and is operated by the Regia Autonoma de Transport Craiova (RAT
Craiova), an autonomous corporation of the City Hall. Craiova is also a
major railway centre and is connected to all other major Romanian cities,
as well as local destinations, through the national Căile Ferate Romāne
network.
Education
Universities:
University of Craiova
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova
Famous natives
Nicolae Titulescu - diplomat, the only diplomat who was twice elected
in 1930 and 1931 the President of the United Nations League, member of the
Romanian Academy, Honoris Causa Doctor of the Universities of Athena and
Bratislava, President of International Diplomatic Academy
Titu Maiorescu - literary critic and politician, founder of the Junimea
Society
George Constantinescu - inventor, the creator of the science of sonicity
Nicolae Coculescu - astronomer, the founder of the Astronomical
Observatory of Bucharest, laureate of the Academy of Science of Paris
Ion Ţuculescu - biologist and a physician, better known for his artistic
contributions as an expressionist and abstract oil painter
Corneliu Baba - painter
Jean Negulesco - film director
Grigore Gabrielescu - tenor
Famous residents
Michael the Brave - the Prince of Wallachia (1593 - 1601), of
Transylvania ([1599]] - 1600), and of Moldavia (1600); during his reign,
the three principalities were for the first time united under a single
Romanian ruler, even though the unification lasted for less than six
months
Tudor Vladimirescu - a Wallachian Romanian revolutionary hero, the leader
of the Wallachian uprising of 1821 and of the Pandur militia
Petrache Poenaru - the founder of the national colleges of Bucharest and
Craiova, the leader of the schooling in Wallachia during 3 decades, the
inventor of the fountain-pen
Gheorghe Ţiţeica - mathematician with important contributions in geometry,
the founder of the Romanian school of differential geometry
Alexandru Macedonski - writer and literary critic, known especially for
having promoted French Symbolism in Romania; was one of the first Romanian
poets to have used blank verse and vers libre
Marin Sorescu - poet
Elena Farago - poet
Theodor Aman - painter
Constantin Lecca - painter
Constantin Brancusi - sculptor
Population
The municipality of Craiova has a population of 302,601 (Census
2002). Ethnic composition:
Romanians: 292,487 (96.66%)
Hungarians: 218 (0.07%)
Germans: 173 (0.06%)
Serbs: 34 (0.01%)
Roma: 8.820 (2.91%)
Italians: 178 (0.06%)
Greeks: 188 (0.06%)
Ukrainians: 32 (0.01%)
and 471 others.
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