Muzeul de Artă Craiova (Palatul Jean Mihail)

The Art Museum of Craiova is housed in the sumptuous Jean Mihail Palace, one of the most impressive buildings of the town in the heart of Oltenia. Raised in the early twentieth century for a family of great landowners, the palace stands out for its eclectic façades, monumental marble staircases, decorated ceilings and the consummate elegance of its interiors, the work of a renowned French architect. Over time the residence has hosted illustrious guests, and today it holds collections of Romanian and European art.

The museum's centrepiece is the collection of sculptures by Constantin Brâncuși, one of the world's greatest sculptors, a native of Oltenia, which lends the institution a special prestige. Alongside the Brâncuși works, visitors discover valuable painting and decorative art. The union of the palace's grandeur with the importance of the collections makes the Art Museum of Craiova a first-rank cultural destination, a compulsory stop for anyone discovering the historic capital of Oltenia.