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Go to the race tracks to watch horse races right next to the university. There are races roughly every fortnight on Sundays between May and November.
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The Boulevard of Chestnuts
The main artery connecting Ploiești’s city centre to the southern train station, the boulevard is lined with a charming mix of historic buildings and important civic landmarks. It’s a popular promenade where locals gather, especially under the shade of the many chestnut trees that have long adorned the sidewalks. Along the boulevard and its 2 parallel side streets, you’ll find a blend of architectural styles reflecting Ploiești’s past. The wide sidewalks make Independence Boulevard perfect for a leisurely stroll to soak up the city’s atmosphere.
Muzeul Ceasului Nicolae Simache
A charming and unique collection of over 1000 sundials, astronomical clocks & vintage watches, that were once owned by famous Romanians, including King Carol I, displayed in a 19th-century magistrate's home.
The House of Marriages
The most elegant mansion in Ploiești is popularly known as the Wedding Palace, a name it earned after serving as the city’s registry office. Before that, the property was privately owned by two successive mayors — father and son, both named Radu Stanian — who governed Ploiești around the turn of the 20th-century. At that time, the house was far more modest. Its present grandeur is the result of a major reconstruction in 1926, which introduced elements of the national architectural style so successfully that the building now stands as a textbook example of Romanian architecture.
Muzeul Județean de Artă
Housed in an elegant mansion near the city centre, this museum showcases a diverse collection of Romanian fine art, spanning classical paintings, modern works, and local artists.
Muzeul Casă de Târgoveţ - Casa Hagi Prodan
The house of Hagi Prodan from 1785 is the oldest standing non-religious building in the city. It's an example of old Romanian architecture with Oriental details with covered porch and carved wood pylons. Now it's a museum giving a view into the lifestyle of an 18th-century rich merchant living in Ploiesti.
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.