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Carol I National College, Secondary school and historic monument in central Craiova, Romania.

The educational institution occupies a grand 19th-century building with a dome and features decorated halls with frescoes by painter Francis Tribalski.

Founded in 1826, the school received its name through a Royal decree from King Carol I in 1885, marking its status among Romanian educational establishments.

The school library, established in 1836, contains valuable heritage books, including the Bible from Bucharest dated 1688 and texts from 1514.

Located on Ioan Maiorescu Street, the college maintains a student body of 1800 pupils and provides access to educational resources through its website www.cnc.ro.

The biology laboratory houses 'The Ecorché', a special work by sculptor Constantin Brâncuşi, alongside collections of butterflies and geological specimens.

Location: Dolj County

Inception: 1826

Address: Str. Maiorescu Ioan 2, municipiul Craiova

Website: http://cnc.ro

GPS coordinates: 44.31917,23.79194

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17

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