Craiova, the sixth largest city in Romania and the capital of Dolje County, lies near the east bank of the Gio River in the center of the Oltenia region. It has long been a political center, roughly equidistant from the Southern Carpathian Mountains and the Danube, and is a university town that boasts an academic tradition. It also hosts a large number of religious buildings, many of which date back to the Middle Ages, such as the Cosona Monastery, which is the oldest preserved building in Craiova, dating back to the fifteenth century, and for those who If they want to know more about the history and traditions of this city, they can visit the many monuments, historical and art museums that reflect the rich history that the city has experienced through the ages.