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Mihai Viteazul Square
- Today
- Open 24 hours
- Ticket
- Free entry
- Area
- Centru
- Google rating
- 4.6(1,048)out of 5 on Google
The story
The main square, at the northern end of Calea Unirii, and the place the city's year turns on.
From mid-November to early January it holds the Christmas market — the 2026 edition from 13 November to 3 January 2027, free, themed *Tărâmul elfilor*. The opening date is the whole point: it is roughly a fortnight before Sibiu, Bucharest and Brașov, which for two weeks makes this the only large Christmas market open in Romania. Fully lit, and not yet crowded. New Year's Eve is here too, free and outdoors, with fireworks at midnight and the square filling from about ten.
At its head stands the equestrian statue of Michael the Brave, and he is not generic national decoration: he was Ban of Craiova before he became Prince of Wallachia in 1593, which is to say he worked here. The Bănia explains the office, which was the highest in Wallachia after the ruling prince.
The Administrative Palace closes the view at one end. Out of season the square is a flat pedestrianised space with terraces on it — pleasant, unremarkable, and four minutes from the Art Museum.
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Hear the story on the spotA century of Belle Epoque money built the facades along Calea Unirii, and almost none of what happened behind them is written on the outside.See walking tours →Brâncuși, both ends in one dayThe student work is here; the ensemble he laid out in 1937–38 is 110 km north at Târgu Jiu, UNESCO-listed since 2024. A driver turns two days into one.Compare day trips →Where to sleep nearbyCompare hotels, apartments and guesthouses across the booking sites in one search.Compare stays →
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Mihai Viteazul Square?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 00:00–23:59; Tuesday: 00:00–23:59; Wednesday: 00:00–23:59; Thursday: 00:00–23:59; Friday: 00:00–23:59; Saturday: 00:00–23:59; Sunday: 00:00–23:59. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Mihai Viteazul Square?
The address is Bloc A, Calea Unirii, Craiova, in Centru.
Is there an entry fee at Mihai Viteazul Square?
No — entry is free. Temporary exhibitions or specific areas may still be charged separately.
Is Mihai Viteazul Square worth visiting?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1,048 Google reviews — a strong score for a attraction around Craiova. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
