FROM OLD TO NEW – THE CITY OF CRAIOVA
FROM OLD TO NEW – THE CITY OF CRAIOVA

Summary/Abstract: Romania has a lot of cities and each one has an interesting history that led to the construction of picturesque buildings, monuments, churches and museums. If we take a look in the south of Romania, we find a large city that has become the capital of the region/ district of Dolj. The name of this city is Craiova and it ranks on the seventh place as the largest city from Romania. Craiova stands out not only through its size but also through its captivating history. We should have to keep in mind that there were several historical moments that contributed to the foundation of this city. These historical moments date back to ancient times – first hints of some human settlements in the area, go to the medieval period which was characterized by numerous battles related to the sovereignty of this place and conclude with the first written evidence that proof the existence of the city of Craiova. The name of Craiova was mentioned for the first time in the year 1475 and since then the city has become an important poll of influence for Romania. The development of the city was gradual and Craiova, the city that we have today is a mixture of old and modern architecture. The buildings from the city are a reflection of the way Craiova evolved and almost each construction belongs to a different period that has marked the development of this urban area.

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