Craiova, Romania

Springtime in Craiova, Romania is like a flowering garden. Especially around Easter, Craiova's parks, gardens, and public places feature the most breathtaking sceneries and incredible blooms. Numerous urban regeneration projects are ongoing at this time of year in Craiova's Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park, and along its main thoroughfares.

The Romanescu Park is a 100-hectare park that is situated in Craiova's southern region. It is one of the biggest parks in Europe, and every spring, hundreds of thousands of gorgeous, vibrant tulips and other flowers blossom there, making the most stunning scenery in the city. There is a well-loved zoo inside the park that offers many activities and events for children and families. The Botanical Garden is another landmark in Craiova that has everything needed for a relaxing day in the great outdoors. It welcomes tourists in the spring with stunning floral paintings and intriguing and enigmatic wood sculptures dotted around the grounds.

Visitors to Craiova can also spend their time at events like the Easter Fair, which has become a tradition in the city and is held annually in the central area. At the Easter Fair, visitors can find traditional seasonal goods, handmade goods from local and regional producers, workshops, pony rides for kids, a carousel, a children's train, and other attractions.