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Updated: 2026-08-24
Craiova, a vibrant city in southern Romania, offers a fascinating blend of rich history, beautiful architecture, and lush green parks. Come discover its Balkan charm, stroll through its bustling streets, and enjoy a lively cultural atmosphere.
Plan a trip to Craiova →The must-see places in Craiova include Nicolae Romanescu Park, Mihai Viteazul Square, Old Town Craiova, Craiova Art Museum, Oltenia Museum and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
One of the largest and most beautiful parks in Europe, featuring a lake, a zoo, picturesque bridges, and breathtaking scenery.
Craiova's central and vibrant square, featuring the statue of Mihai Viteazul, historic buildings, and cultural events.
A charming historic area with cobblestone streets, cafes, restaurants, and old architecture.
Housed in the impressive Jean Mihail Palace, the museum showcases an important collection of Romanian art, including works by Constantin Brâncuși.
A large museum with three sections- history, ethnography, and natural sciences- showcasing the heritage of the Oltenia region.
Craiova's oldest civil building, now housing part of the Oltenia Museum and focusing on history.
A beautiful Orthodox church with impressive architecture and rich iconography, a local pilgrimage site.
An impressive Orthodox cathedral with a rich history and beautiful architecture.
A beautiful botanical garden showcasing a wide variety of local and exotic plants, ideal for a relaxing stroll.
A large shopping center with a variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment for the whole family.
One of Romania's most important theaters, known for its innovative productions and impressive architecture.
A modern and impressive football stadium, can be admired from the outside as part of a tour of the area.
Nicolae Romanescu Park, Mihai Viteazul Square, Old Town Craiova, Craiova Art Museum, Oltenia Museum, Casa Băniei
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Craiova. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
