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Just outside the city and can be a good place to spend a few hours on a nice day. The park has a zoo, botanical gardens, and a few outdoor bars during the summer where you can also have lunch.
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Traditionally, a central hub for produce and livestock, Ploiești’s Obor Market was moved to the city outskirts as the town modernized in the 19th century. Today, it’s a sprawling open-air market where you can find everything from antiques and DIY goods to fake branded clothes and Ukrainian contraband, plus plenty of surprises. Don’t miss trying traditional Romanian mici with a cold beer while you explore.
FC Petrolul Ploiești play in the top football league in Romania. Their Ilie Oană Stadium (capacity 15,000) is 500 m east of town centre.
Marea Sinagoga
Halele centrale
Built between 1930 and 1935, these interwar market halls are one of Ploiești’s most distinctive landmarks. Their neo-Romanian façade, crowned by a clock tower and steel-framed dome, hides a bustling world of traders selling fresh produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods, and Prahova Valley honey.
Muzeul Național al Petrolului
The museum offers a comprehensive look at Romania’s pioneering role in the global oil industry. Through a fascinating collection of vintage machinery, historic photographs, models, and documents, it traces the development of oil extraction and refining from the 19th century to today.