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Romania boasts all-year-round tourist attractions and winter time is no exception with the charming city of Craiova ranked among the best Christmas markets in Europe.<\/p>\n
The market is eye-catching for the effort given to the light displays with over a million LED bulbs used.<\/p>\n
Spread out across for area of the city the market offers food stalls, craft workshops and an ice rink.<\/p>\n
The celebrations spill out into Craiova’s main streets and squares.<\/p>\n
A magnificent Christmas tree stands in front of the Town Hall in Mihai Viteazul Square, at the heart of the city, creating a central focal point.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Video shows two shoppers ‘battering each other’ with Christmas wrapping paper<\/strong><\/p>\n Shakespeare Square, known as the city’s cultural hub with landmarks such as the National Theatre and the University, has white lights adorning trees, a charming carousel, and enticing street-food options.<\/p>\n On weekends from 6pm to 8pm, the Old Town and Fra\u0163ii Buze\u0219ti Square host concerts, shows, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> The efforts made by the city’s residents have paid off with Tripadvisor full of gushing reviews.<\/p>\n One review left by a visitor said: “It is nice to go here during Christmas time.<\/p>\n “You will find an amazing Christmas market full with traditional Romanian food like nowhere else. You only need to like to eat.”<\/p>\n
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