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for drinks or a bite to eat; there's a large menu of grilled meats, pastas and salads. The
main draw is the lively atmosphere.
PUB
Pub's Pub
(
www.pubspub.ro
; Str Fraţii Buzeşti 4; 6pm-2am)
Popular, high-octane watering hole
with weekend parties and occasional live music.
Entertainment
A complete list of what's on can be found at
www.craiova.ro/evenimente
.
THEATRE
Marin Sorescu National Theatre
( box office 0251-413 677;
www.tncms.ro
;
Str Alexandru Ioan Cuza 11; box office
9am-4pm Mon, 9am-4pm & 4.30-6.30pm Tue-Fri, 10am-1pm & 4.30-6.30pm Sat & Sun)
Under director Silviu Purcărete, Craiova's main drama venue has enjoyed an international
reputation for theatre excellence. Peformances are normally in Romanian, though the ven-
ue occasionally hosts visiting troupes from other countries. Buy tickets at the theatre box
office.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Oltenia Philharmonic
(Filarmonica Oltenia; 0351-414 697;
www.filarmonica-oltenia.ro
; Calea Unirii 16;
box office 11am-7pm)
Classical concerts are performed by the Oltenia Philharmonic.
Buy tickets at the box office.
Shopping
Folk Arts Shop
(Magazin de Artă Tradiţională; Natural Science Museum, Str Popa Şapcă 8;
9am-1.30pm 2.30-5pm Mon-Fri)
This small shop inside the Natural Science Museum sells
traditional textiles, ceramics and clothing.
ARTS & CRAFTS
