Filiasi

Filiasi is a town in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania, with a population of about 15,000. It lies on the Jiu River and is an important railway junction where the line to Târgu Jiu branches off the main Craiova–Timisoara line. The town administers six villages: Almăjel, Bâlta, Braniște, Fratoștița, Răcarii de Sus, and Uscăci. Filiasi is known for its historic Filișanu family mausoleum and its railway station, which is a notable example of early 20th-century railway architecture.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Craiova International Airport (CRA), about 40 km south, with flights from several European cities.

By Train

Filiasi is a major railway junction on the Craiova–Timisoara line, with frequent trains to Craiova (about 30 minutes), Târgu Jiu, and Timișoara. The historic railway station is a landmark of the town.

By Car / Road

Filiasi is on the E79 road connecting Craiova to Târgu Jiu and further northwest. It is about a 30-minute drive from Craiova.

Filiasi is a compact town best explored on foot. Taxis are available for longer journeys, and local buses connect to the six surrounding villages.

• Filișanu family mausoleum (Mausoleul Filișanu) — a historic chapel and mausoleum, one of the town's notable architectural landmarks
• Filiasi railway station — a historic station building, an important example of early 20th-century railway architecture

Walk around the town centre and along the Jiu River. Filiasi's position on the railway makes it a convenient stop for travellers exploring Oltenia.

A few restaurants and cafes in Filiasi serve traditional Romanian dishes from the Oltenia region.

Cafes in the town centre offer coffee and soft drinks.

Small hotels and guesthouses in Filiasi cater mainly to travellers passing through on the railway route.

Small shops in the town centre provide groceries and daily essentials. Weekly markets offer fresh local produce.

• Craiova — the county capital, about 40 km south, with museums, parks, and theatres
• Târgu Jiu — home to Brâncuși's Sculptural Ensemble (Endless Column, Table of Silence, Gate of the Kiss), about 60 km north
• Segarcea — wine town with the Crown Estate vineyard