Craiova

Craiova was formerly the capital of Oltenia and occupied the site of the Dacian and Roman city Pelendava.

Craiova was the first city in Romania to be supplied with electric power by internal combustion engines in 1896.

The oldest building preserved in Craiova is the Church of Coșuna Monastery, dating from 1483.

The first school in Craiova was founded in 1759 by Constantin Obedeanu.

Public transportation in Craiova started in September 1948 with only 2 buses.