Forbes magazine has made a ranking of the first 10 cities in Europe that can be ideal for tourists who are looking for a cultural getaway. And a city in Romania is compared to London and Paris, two cultural and artistic epicent.
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Craiova municipality is considered by the journalists from Forbes a lesser -known jewel, which tourists eager to explore will surely love.
“Regardless of where you travel to Europe, you will find fascinating history, exceptional art and memorable cultural experiences. Whether you like ancient architecture or modern museums, these cities offer the ideal decoration for a pleasant and valuable getaway”, The quoted source says.
And Craiova is in the top of the ranking, followed by two cities in Spain, Girona and Bilbao. Following is Athens – Greece, The Hague – the Netherlands, Salzburg – Austria, Florence – Italy, Basel – Switzerland, Paris – France and London – England.
Although less known and visited than Bucharest, Craiova is considered “A cultural attraction with numerous events throughout the year, including the Shakespeare Festival, the largest international festival in the world dedicated to the playwright. For lovers of Electronic Dance music, the intention festival takes place every year in June, with outdoor shows. And a more unusual event, Puppets Occupy Street Festival in August involves huge dolls and captivating shows“I say the journalists from Forbes.
And when you say Craiova you can not refer to Constantin Brâncuși, the place where the great sculptor said he was born a second time.
“Craiova occupies a special place in the story of Constantin Brâncuși, who studied at the School of Arts and Travings in the city. As a pioneer of modernist sculpture, his works are in important museums from all over the world, including Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Pumpid in Paris and modern Tate in London, among others. A visit to Craiova should include the Brâncuși Center for a fascinating look at his life and the Craiova Art Museum, which houses his work“, Forbes reports.
