Craiova – the capital of Pltenia province where I spent the day is nowadays an elegant city with nice parks and monuments to see. The day was sunny and hot with some 34 deg Celsius in the shade, so we started from the visit in th the big Romanescu Park with shady aleys, fountain in the lake and suspended bridge. Botanical garden on the other end of downtown is also worth a visit to see colorful flower beds and small turtles pn the Japanese island. But the most beautiful building in Craiova is the former palace housing now art museum (free entry!) Ot looks like French palaca from 18th century,.. Rich Ethnography Museum near the dark cathedral is also worth a visit, if you are ready yo pay few lei for entry. Tourist info office is closed for restoration but I got a city map for free in the reception of the first elegant hotel on my city trail. Nice and hot day!
