The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in the city of Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and begun in 1898, following the election of Nicolae Romanescu as mayor.

The French architect commissioned with the execution of this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is considered the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was laid out in a romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

We thank the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for the permission to use these pictures.

Known for its Christmas market (one of the largest in Europe), but also worth seeing at any time: Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Oltenia and the capital of Dolj County.

It is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Wallachian Plain, on the left bank of the Jiu River.

We thank Mr. Eric Manger for sending these wonderful pictures.

Many Christmas markets have already opened (Sibiu, Craiova, ...) and many are opening today, tomorrow, and on Sunday (e.g. Timisoara).

An overview with pictures and all information:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

The Christmas season is beginning—may it be peaceful, reflective, and positive for everyone.

Pictures from this year (Targu Mures) and previous years (Timisoara, Craiova) from various Christmas markets.

Alongside Sibiu, the Christmas market in Craiova also opened this weekend. A sea of lights, an ice rink, and so much more... even Santa Claus couldn’t resist and took a ride with his sleigh 🦌🎅

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

The market is open until January 4, 2026. We thank Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for granting permission to use these pictures.

It all starts tomorrow! In Sibiu / Hermannstadt and also in Craiova, the first Christmas markets in Romania will begin on Friday, November 14, 2025.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/weihnachtsmaerkte-in-rumaenien/

Pictures from previous years from both Christmas markets.

The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in the city of Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and initiated in 1898, following the election of Nicolae Romanescu as mayor.

The French architect commissioned for this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is considered the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was designed in the romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

We thank photographer Corina E. Mateescu for allowing us to use these images.

Starting today, the city of Craiova (in southwestern Romania, Dolj County) turns into a magical stage for one week with the Puppets Occupy Street Festival.

A festival with giant puppets, street performers, fantastic creatures, and over 400 free events.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/puppets-occupy-street-festival-craiova-de

Pictures from previous editions, thanks to Puppets Occupy Street Festival Craiova

At the end of August 2025, the city of Craiova (in the southwest of Romania, Dolj County) turns into a magical stage for one week for the Puppets Occupy Street Festival.

A festival with giant puppets, street artists, fantastic creatures, and over 400 free events.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/uir/puppets-occupy-street-festival-craiova-de

Photos from previous editions, our thanks to Puppets Occupy Street Festival Craiova

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At the end of August 2025, the city of Craiova (in the southwest of Romania, Dolj County) transforms for a week into a magical stage for the Puppets Occupy Street Festival. A festival with giant puppets, street performers, fantastic creatures, and over 400 free events.

Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in this region: Craiova has 800 hectares of green space, including the largest natural park in Central and Eastern Europe, with 100 hectares (Nicolae Romanescu Park). With lakes, waterfalls, a fairytale castle, a suspension bridge, a zoo, a hippodrome, and a velodrome. Urban nature at its finest!

The city of Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Oltenia and the capital of Dolj County.

It is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Wallachian Plain, on the left bank of the Jiu River. On the territory of today’s city, there was a Dacian settlement called Pelendava around 400–350 BC. At the beginning of the 2nd century AD, the Romans built a camp here. Remains of this Roman fort have been excavated in the Craiova area.

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The city of Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Small Wallachia and the capital of Dolj County.

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It is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Wallachian Plain, on the left bank of the Jiu (Shil) River. A Dacian settlement called Pelendava existed on the site of today's city from around 400-350 BC. At the beginning of the 2nd century AD, the Romans set up a camp here. Remains of this Roman fort have been excavated in the Craiova urban area.

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Already tomorrow, the first major Christmas markets in Romania will open, with the cities of Craiova and Sibiu (Hermannstadt) being the first to start.

The Craiova Christmas market in 2023 offered over two million lights, a Ferris wheel, an ice skating rink, a carousel, and many traditional products. This year, the markets are expected to offer visitors an enchanting Christmas atmosphere 🎄🥰

Overview of Christmas markets in Romania:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/christmas-markets-romania/

Craiova is the capital of Dolj County in the historic region of Oltenia.

We thank Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for allowing us to use these beautiful images.

The city of Craiova ( also Krajowa ) is the largest city in the historical region of Little Romanian Country and the capital of Dolj County.

It is located approximately 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Plain of Wallachia, on the left bank of the Jiu River ( Schil ). In the area of today's city, there was a Dacian settlement called Pelendava from about 400-350 BC. At the beginning of the second century AD, the Romans built a camp here. Remains of this Roman fort were dug in the city of Craiova.

Designed by French architect Eduard Redont, the suspension bridge is a real jewel of Nicolae Romanescu Park in Craiova ( the third largest natural park in Europe ).

The bridge connects two of the hills in the park and crosses the lake in the park, the view it has to offer is unique!

The city of Craiova ( also Krajowa ) is the largest city in the historical region of Little Romanian Country and the capital of Dolj County.

The city is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in Câmpia Ţării Românești, on the left bank of the Jiu river ( Schil ). In the area of today's city, there was a Dacian settlement called Pelendava from about 400-350 BC. At the beginning of the second century AD, the Romans built a camp here. Remains of this Roman fort were dug in the city of Craiova.

Pictures of the Christmas market in the city of Craiova, Dolj county... very BEAUTIFUL

Thank you Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for permission to use these images.

The city of Craiova (also Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Wallachia and the seat of Dolj County.

It lies about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the low plains of the Romanian Lands, on the left bank of the river Jiu (Schil). The area of ​​the city today existed from about 400-350 BC a settlement in Dakish called Pelendava. At the beginning of the 2nd century, they set up camp here in BC. The remains of this Roman castle were excavated in the area of ​​Craiova.

Image source: Destiny of the Year

Images: visatorprinlume.ro

Simultaneously with the opening of the Christmas fair last week, the Artist Award was also held in Craiova (Dolj county).

Thank you Târgul de Crăciun Craiova for permission to use these images.

A first picture of the town hall and the Christmas market in the city of Craiova (in German Krajowa) which has already opened.

Craiova is the largest city in the historical region of Wallachia, the seat of Dolj county and is located approx. 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, on the left bank of the river Jiu (Barrel).

Thanks to Craiova Christmas Fair for permission to use this image.

The construction of the Nicolae Romanescu Park in Craiova (Dolj county) was planned and started in 1898, after Nicolae Romanescu was elected mayor.

The French architect responsible for this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was arranged in a romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these pictures.

The famous suspension bridge in Romanescu Park (in the city of Craiova) was restored after two years of work.

Romanescu Park was opened in 1903 after 1900 Nicolae Romanescu, the mayor at that time, commissioned a French landscape architect to design the park.