Located on the banks of the river Jiu in central Oltenia province, Craiova is a university town and a regional commercial and transport center. It was originally established as Pelendava, first a Dacian and later a Roman stronghold. Its strategic location has made Craiova an important city throughout history, as evidenced by its architecture and museums as well as the large number of churches. The 15th-century Church of Cosuna Monastery is the oldest building in Craiova. The Madona Dudu Church is famous for the beautiful murals painted by the famous Romanian painter Gheorghe Tattarescu. The Oltenia Museum in Baniei House is the oldest non-religious structure in Craiova and is a great place to learn about the region’s history. The Art Museum in Craiova is located in the neoclassic Dinu Mihail Palace from 1900 and contains six early sculptures by the internationally renowned sculptor Constantin Brancusi.

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