Dolj county
Mănăstirea Jitianu
A seventeenth-century monastery inside the city's reach
From Craiova
8 km by road
18 min driving, no traffic
Measured from Piața Mihai Viteazul on 2026-10-08.
Eight kilometres south of the centre, in the Jiu meadow — close enough that it is not really a day trip at all, which is exactly its use. If you have an afternoon rather than a day, this is the one entry on the page that fits it.
What to see
Why it is worth the twenty minutes
It is the oldest thing you can reach from Craiova without committing a day to it, and the meadow setting is a different landscape from anything in the city.
What we could not verify
No published visiting hours. A working monastery; daylight hours and modest dress.
Frequently asked
How far is Mănăstirea Jitianu from Craiova?
8 km by road from Piața Mihai Viteazul, which is about 18 min driving without traffic. The distance and time were measured on 2026-10-08.
Can you do Mănăstirea Jitianu as a day trip from Craiova?
Yes, and in half a day — it is 18 min each way.
What does Mănăstirea Jitianu cost and when is it open?
No published visiting hours. A working monastery; daylight hours and modest dress.
While you are out there
Before you go
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