Ancient & Historical Sites in Craiova

The house was built in the late 15th century and reconstructed by Constantin Brâncoveanu in 1699.one of the oldest lay buildings in Romania and the oldest non-religious building preserved in Craiova. The structure now houses part of the Museum of Oltenia and serves as an important historical and architectural monument. As the residence of the bans (military governors) of Craiova, the building represents the power and administrative structure of Wallachia during the late 17th century. The bans had the right to coin money stamped with their effigies, giving origin to the Romanian word 'bani' (centimes/money). The building's architecture demonstrates early Brâncovenesc style elements and provides insight into boyar lifestyle during this transformative period in Romanian history.