Dolj, Romania · Europe
Craiova sits on the route: 5 minutes from Mofleni.
Craiova is a city located in Dolj, Romania. With a population of 234,140, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Craiova sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Craiova to your route.
Craiova (, also US: , Romanian: [kraˈjova] ) is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.
It is a longstanding political center, and is located at approximately equal distances fromRead more
the Southern Carpathians (north) and the River Danube (south). Craiova is the chief commercial city west of Bucharest and the most important city of Oltenia. The city prospered as a regional trading centre despite an earthquake in 1790, a plague in 1795, and a Turkish assault in 1802 during which it was burned.
Eight villages are administered by the city: Făcăi, Mofleni, Popoveni, Șimnicu de Jos, Cernele, Cernelele de Sus, Izvoru Rece, and Rovine. The last four were a separate commune called Cernele until 1996, when they were merged into the city.
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Craiova is located in Dolj, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3167 latitude, 23.8000 longitude.
Craiova has a population of approximately 234,140 people, making it a city in Romania.
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