Craiova Prison

Craiova Prison is a prison located in Craiova, Romania. The prison was originally located outside the city, but was later included within its boundaries.

Type: Prison
Description: penitentiary from Craiova, Dolj county, Romania
Also known as: “Craiova Penitentiary”
Address: Strada Vasile Alecsandri 89, Craiova

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Craiova railway station and Art Museum.

Craiova railway station

Railway station

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Craiova railway station is an important terminus in the south of Romania and the main station in the region of Oltenia. The railway station was inaugurated in 1875. Craiova railway station is situated 1 km northeast of Craiova Prison.

Art Museum

Museum

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The Craiova Art Museum is an art museum in the city of Craiova, Oltenia, Romania. The museum is housed in the Constantin Mihail Palace, built from 1898 to 1907 according to the plans of French architect Paul Gottereau. Art Museum is situated 1½ km west of Craiova Prison.

Carol I National College

School

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The Carol I National College is a high school located in central Craiova, Romania, on Ioan Maiorescu Street. It is one of the most prestigious secondary education institutions in Romania. Carol I National College is situated 1½ km west of Craiova Prison.