What to see in Yalta in one day, three days and a week. Resorts of Crimea: Big Yalta

The summer season is approaching, and many of you are already actively looking for vacation options. In this article, I want to tell you about one amazing city, which is easy to get into, pleasant to relax, and simply impossible to forget. This is Yalta. No wonder it is called the pearl of the Crimea. This city has become a real discovery for me. It clearly stands out from other Crimean cities.

And today I want to tell you why it is worth coming to this city if you want to see all the most interesting sights of Crimea in a short time.

Rest in Yalta: for whom this resort is suitable

I want to immediately turn to lovers of an economical beach holiday: guys, look for another resort for yourself. If you want to just lie down for 2 weeks on a sandy beach, choose Sudak or Evpatoria. It will cost you much less. In Yalta, you can and should enjoy other things.

Despite the fact that this city cannot boast of ancient and medieval antiquities, like in the 19th century, it was Yalta that became the center of the resort life of Crimea. Its excellent climatic conditions and picturesque nature attracted here many aristocrats and simply influential people, who in a short time built a whole ensemble of cultural heritage sites on the Yalta coast, and thereby left their mark on the history of not only the city, but also the peninsula as a whole.

By the way, a few words about the history of the city should be said separately.

The history of Yalta: from Taurus to a lady with a dog

It is assumed that the name of the city comes from the Greek word "yalos", which means "shore, coastal." An old legend says:

Many centuries ago, the Greeks went in search of new lands. The Black Sea met them unkindly, with storms and fogs (that's why they called it the Black Sea, again according to legend). For many days sailors wandered, not knowing where they were sailing. The ship ran out of fresh water and food. The team lost heart and dutifully waited for death. But one morning the fog cleared, and people saw the long-awaited shore and green-purple mountains.

- Yalos! Yialos! they shouted. Here, on fertile land, the Greeks founded a new settlement.

But archaeologists have not yet been able to find traces of a Greek settlement dating back to antiquity. But sanctuaries and remains of settlements were discovered taurus . It was the Taurians who were the most ancient inhabitants of the Yalta Valley. Perhaps they were the indigenous inhabitants of the Crimea, or perhaps they were representatives of the tribes that retreated to the Crimea from the Northern Black Sea region or from the Caucasus under the onslaught of the Scythians. However, the very word "tauri" is Greek and was originally the name of a mountain range in Asia Minor, the continuation of which the Greeks considered both the Caucasus and Crimean mountains. Then the local tribes were also named with the same word. The Greeks themselves called Crimea the "Peninsula of the Taurians" - Tauris.

Further, on these shores, the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Genoese appear and disappear, replacing each other ... In 1475, the Turks became the owners of the southern coast of Crimea. Yalta was part of the province, which was in the personal possession of the Turkish Sultan.

In 1771, the first Russian troops arrived in Crimea under the command of A.V. Suvorov. In Yalta they built a military fort. By the time Crimea was annexed to Russia, Yalta was a tiny fishing settlement of 13 houses with a church and a mosque (so, for 13 houses - both a church and a mosque!)

In 1823, Count M.S. Vorontsov became the governor-general of the Novorossiysk Territory, which then included Crimea. In Yalta, he distributed 200 acres of land on the condition that the new owners would plant orchards and vineyards and actively engage in construction. The enterprising tsarist official Vorontsov created industrial wineries in Alupka and Massandra. At the direction of M.S. Vorontsov, roads were laid that connected the South Bank with Simferopol and through the Baydar Gates with Sevastopol, a seaport and a pier were built.

In 1838 Yalta received the status of a city. However, in the next four decades, Yalta still remains a provincial backwater. All that the surroundings of Yalta were in those days were tobacco and vineyards.

Everything changed dramatically in 1866, when, on the advice of Professor Botkin, who was the first to appreciate the outstanding climatic features of the place, not far from Yalta, in Livadia, Empress Maria Alexandrovna began to rest in the autumn months. In the 70s of the 19th century, rapid construction began in the city. This was facilitated by the fact that the royal family acquired neighboring Livadia. In 1873, the construction of the railway was finally completed, linking the Crimea with both capitals of the empire. After Livadia became the royal residence, Yalta quickly began to change. Following the titled persons, rich industrialists and merchants rushed to the Crimea. Yalta is becoming a fashionable resort with fashionable hotels, shops, restaurants, hospitals and dachas.

This is exactly the kind of Yalta that appears to us in A.P. Chekhov's story "The Lady with the Dog". Here, in Yalta, the last five years of A.P. Chekhov's life passed. Consumption did not allow him to live in a damp and cold climate. According to the project of the architect L.N. Shapovalov, he built a two-story house with a mezzanine, which was called “White Dacha”. The artist I. Levitan, the writer Bunin visited here, the troupe of the Moscow Art Theater headed by Stanislavsky and V. Nemirovich-Danchenko came in full force. In Yalta, Chekhov wrote nine stories and two plays: Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard.

Around Yalta, the new owners of the lands erected luxurious palaces, villas, mansions, planted industrial gardens and vineyards, magnificent parks that today adorn the Crimean coast: Massandrovsky, Alupkinsky, Gurzufsky, Livadia and others.

In general, attentive readers have already understood from this historical digression: there is something to see in Yalta!

What to see in Yalta itself

Massandra

Another place where it is convenient and close to get out of Yalta. Tour of Massandra winery will delight all connoisseurs of Crimean wines. And a walk along park around the Massandra Palace will give pleasant memories and colorful photos to all tourists without exception.

We walked through this park on our first visit to the Crimea. Even then, in late autumn, this place looked very beautiful!

At the same time, we also visited the most beautiful Vorontsovsky (Alupka Palace). Unlike the Massandra Palace, which is more like a cozy country house, Vorontsov Palace looks like a medieval knight's castle .

The adjacent park is a worthy rival to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. But if the Nikitsky Garden will amaze you with a riot of colors and a variety of vegetation, including exotic ones collected from almost all over the world, then Vorontsovsky Park looks more restrained and less artificial. And this, perhaps, is the genius of its creator - the famous gardener Karl Kebach. The park looks very well-groomed, but at the same time it is very natural, it organically fits into the complex terrain, as if created not by the hand of a master, but by nature itself.

To be honest, I liked walking around Vorontsovsky Park more. Somehow calmer in it, or something. In general, in terms of energy, he is closer to me)

bird home

I will only add that the TC "Yalta - all year round" has an evening excursion to this object. And there you will not only be told amazing facts about this place, but will also be treated to Crimean wine. It’s a pity we didn’t have time for this evening departure - we were in Bakhchisarai that day (which, of course, we were also satisfied with, and I told about this in the article)

The palace in the village of Livadia was the summer residence for the imperial family. Thanks to this palace, Yalta became the favorite resort city of the Empire. From here begins the Sunny Path - a favorite place for the emperor's walks.

The Italian style palace was built at the end of the 19th century. Alexander III died in this palace. Nicholas II came here with his family. And during World War II, the Livadia Palace became the venue for the famous Yalta Conference. In Soviet times, a sanatorium was opened on the territory of the palace. Only since 1993 a museum has been opened in the palace.

The cost of visiting the palace is 350 rubles. Tours run on time, as the group recruits. This was the reason that we did not visit the palace, but limited ourselves to an external examination and a walk in the park around it. It’s just that for this day we still had a planned climb to Ai-Petri ...

Ai-Petri

We did not have time to climb this mountain on the first passage through the Crimea. Then they flew at a gallop across Europe. But this time we got to it. I would like to write a separate article about this mountain - my impressions of it do not fit into a couple of paragraphs. Therefore, in this article I will simply say this - people, do not do it the way we do! On the same day, having visited the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the Livadia Palace, they also swung at Ai-Petri. You need to set aside a separate day for this! It's worth it.

When going to Ai-Petri, take something from warm clothes - the wind turbine on the mountain blew off but!. And we were told that this is not a rare occurrence.

You can get to the top of Ai-Petri in different ways:

• alone by car
• by cable car from Miskhor
• walking along hiking trails to the top

All of them have pluses and minuses... In short, wait for a separate post about Ai-Petri, friends!

Other sights of Yalta

Generally speaking, in Yalta there is also zoo , And dolphinarium , And Museum "Glade of fairy tales" . But, to be honest, their visit was not included in our plans. Firstly, I personally do not like animal shows, and there were no children with us. Zoos where animals are kept in cages don't really interest me either. And therefore I can’t write anything about these tourist sites.

But now I remembered how on our last evening in Yalta we went to an organ music concert in Church of the Holy Mother of God. The Catholic church at 25 Pushkinskaya Street was built in 1906 in the traditional Western European style. We noticed this building on the first day, when we walked along Pushkinskaya Street towards the embankment. We approached, read the sign, and saw a poster - once a week there is an organ concert in the temple. The ticket price is 350 rubles.

And also there, on Pushkinskaya street , I liked just walking, sitting in cozy cafes with a cup of aromatic coffee ...

Generally, Yalta is exactly the city where I would like to stay when I come to Crimea. Both the city itself and its environs are almost one continuous attraction. Therefore, this list - what is worth seeing in Yalta - can be continued indefinitely. And now, on the eve of the season, I plan to write a few more articles about interesting places in the vicinity of Yalta.

And happy travels!

Where are you planning to go on holiday this summer?

• I will go to the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory or to the Crimea. (42%, Votes: 61)
• I'm going to rest abroad - and what vacation without it? (41%, Votes: 59)
• I'll go to nature with a tent (10%, Votes: 14)
• I'll go somewhere, decide later (5%, Votes: 7)
• I will go to the nearest sanatorium / recreation center (3%, Votes: 4)

Industry entertainment in Yalta quite extensive and multifaceted. In this resort city, almost everything is provided so that vacationers can not only improve their health, but also get a charge of powerful and vivid impressions.

Particular attention is paid to the smallest. After all, in the end, children are the meaning of our life, this is the main thing for which it is worth living. Yalta has a lot of entertainment for children. The Yalta embankment is actually a series of children's attractions that stretch from the Oreanda Hotel to McDonald's. There are various attractions on Sovietskaya Square and Pioneer Park.

Parents with children can visit the famous, the best private zoo in Crimea, where you can feed the animals, as they say, from your hand. You can visit shows with dolphins and exotic marine animals, spend time in water parks with sea water. The choice is extensive.

For those who are used to spending their leisure time actively, we advise you to visit a bowling alley in Oreanda or one of the many billiard halls, sail along the southern coast of Crimea on a yacht or look into the depths of the sea with scuba gear.

A few years ago, the first real golf club in Crimea was opened in Yalta. Located on the road to Ai-Petri, it is open to everyone - from pros to beginners.

It is impossible to imagine a real resort city without the so-called haunts. Well, where without them? There are many of them in Yalta. This includes a variety of restaurants, bars and retro taverns by the sea, discos and nightclubs, working "until the last client".

The choice is practically limited only by the size of the wallet. But do not worry - in Yalta, people with any income successfully have fun and relax. This is what she has been famous for since pre-perestroika times.

An additional cascade of entertainment and bright events awaits those vacationers who decide to celebrate the New Year in the Crimea or spend the May holidays in Yalta. During this period, the health resort traditionally arranges additional festive events.

Grandstands are mounted on the embankment, where concerts and carnivals are held, various show programs start everywhere. Naturally, it will not do without festive fireworks. Come to Yalta for any holidays yourself, take your children with you - we guarantee you will not regret it!

We sincerely wish you a sea of ​​unforgettable impressions and positive emotions - have fun to your health!

We will tell you a little about the popular resort on the southern coast of the Crimean peninsula, about Yalta: from our article you will learn what to see and where to go in the city, as well as its environs.

Many architectural monuments and nature reserves, unique original landscapes, world-famous wines and colorful characters - that's what awaits you if you decide to plunge into history and see the sights of this pearl of the South Coast.

The most breathtaking historical sites and buildings

The territories of the Yalta District are rightfully called one of the most beautiful places in the Crimea. On the one hand, it is surrounded by mountain peaks, and on the other, by the Black Sea. She is sung and immortalized in dozens of works of art.

The residence in Livadia, the cable car "to heaven", the botanical garden in Nikita village, the exhibition of fairy-tale heroes, the Vorontsov residence park, Chekhov's corner, sculptures of heroes of works of art, the Skazka Zoo, numerous temples and not only - we bring to your attention the most interesting places in Crimea, we advise where you can go in Yalta and its regions.

What can you see in a week

If you have chosen this resort for a complete vacation, you should definitely go to the nearest surroundings:

• Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Nikita village. Treasury, which contains more than 30 thousand species of plants and trees. It was organized by naturalist Christian Steven. Be sure to set aside a whole day for a walk, the unique varieties of flora collected there will amaze you with their diversity. In addition, flower shows are held every year and greenhouses are replenished. You can get there by bus, trolleybus and boat (during the summer season) in just an hour.
  
• Livadia Palace, town. Livadia. The favorite residence of the entire imperial family under Nicholas II. Built in the 19th century by I. Monighetti and N. Krasnova. It is considered one of the great attractions, where to go on an excursion in Yalta will take the whole day. Here the famous “Sunny Path” originates, with a length of 6711 meters. During the Second World War, it hosted the famous conference, during which it was decided to unite the forces of the allies against the aggression of Nazi Germany. As an exhibition, it has been open since 1993. Located 10 minutes drive.
  
• "Swallow's Nest", pos. Gaspra. The castle is located on the Aurora steep slope, Cape Ai Todor. Due to his unusual beauty, he was in demand among many directors of the USSR. In Soviet times, it was badly damaged by an earthquake, it was reconstructed after the collapse of a great power. Visits resumed in 2002. Initially, it was a building made of wood, but in 1912 the current miniature castle arose (project by A. Sherwood). Designed in the gothic direction of art. It is not difficult to get there, this is a wonderful place where it is not difficult to go to Yalta by car in 40 minutes. It is the end point of the Solnechnaya hiking trail. There are also bus routes and boats.
  
• Mount Ai-Petri. The height of the slopes exceeds 1230 m. There are many cafes on the top (Ukrainian, Tatar, Russian, Georgian, European cuisines). From entertainment, horseback riding, viewing platforms with breathtaking views, trained predators, excursions to karst caves and to the large Wuchang-Su waterfall (especially unforgettable during rainy periods, the water falls from 100 m), descent into the Grand Canyon are waiting for you. Stay is unlimited, but be sure to bring a windbreaker with you even on a sunny day. You can get here not only by car and shuttle buses (a one-way trip will take more than an hour), but also quite extreme with the help of a cable car from Miskhor. If you are thinking about where to go in Yalta, be sure to visit this wonderful area.
  
• Massandra Palace, town. Massandra. In its outward resemblance, it resembles a country mansion for French aristocrats from the time of Louis XIII. This small fortress was built for Semyon Vorontsov by the architect Bouchard. After the death of the owner, it was bought by the royal family and completed without changes in style by Messmacher. He also supervised the landscaping of the park, located in two tiers. Nowadays, a museum-reserve functions here. When planning an excursion here, do not forget to drop by for a wine tasting at the Massandra winery nearby. By public transport, the route will take up to half an hour.
  
• Rocks "Diva" and "Cat", Simeiz village. Mount "Cat" is a natural monument of federal significance, and "Diva" participated in the filming of the film based on the work of Agatha Christie's "12 Little Indians". If you are looking for where you can take a walk in Yalta, walk at their foot and be sure to swim on the beach. Hear the local legend of the monk and recharge your batteries for the whole year. The settlement itself is also worthy of attention; leisurely walks along the streets will reward you with tranquility and a variety of villas from the beginning of the 20th century. The duration of the trip, by car, will be about 80 minutes.
  
• Vorontsov Palace, Alupka. This building at first sight impresses with its monumental forms and solemnity in execution. It combines several styles - one facade in Italian, the second - in cold English. It was created according to the project of Edward Blore (1828-1848) for the governor of New Russia from diabase. Inside there are so many paintings, sculptures and antique furniture that many galleries will envy him. If you are thinking about what interesting things to see in Yalta, you should definitely come here. Moreover, there is a cozy park around, created by the famous botanist and gardener Karl Kebach. A trip by public transport to Alupka will take two hours.
  

What to see in one day

If you plan to spend only one day by the sea, this list will come in handy:

What to see in Yalta and where to go in 3 days

In a few days, you can have time not only to soak up the sea, but also get acquainted with religious religious buildings:

What to see in Yalta and surroundings with children

If you are going on a family vacation with children, we recommend that you:

Aquatoria Dolphinarium

S. Vinogradnoe, Bakhchisarai highway 17a. Not far from the Livadia residence, this unique theater with marine animals is located, it hosts a musical performance every day with dolphins, beluga whales, fur seals and walruses. Such performances will bring joy not only to our younger family members, but to all adults. Works since 2005.

Yalta zoo with an aquarium

Kirova, 156. One of the most visited objects, with many terraces, spacious enclosures and panoramic views of the area. This private property is very well maintained, with flower beds planted along all the paths with various flowers. Here you will meet many animals: there are more than 1000 of them. A couple of hours to visit this place is not enough.

What can you see in Yalta in one day? The answer is simple - the zoo and related entertainment. Ostriches, crocodiles, monkeys, wild pigs, lions, camels, swans, eagles, bears, pheasants and many other funny animals are waiting for your attention. At the entrance, special food is sold to feed the animals you like.

There are special enclosures in which people are allowed to enter. There you can play, take pictures, hand-feed and pet the lovely animals.

Another highlight of this place is a completely transparent extreme cafe above the enclosure with wild tigers. Don't forget to enter the aquarium, for this you need to go into the open mouth of a great white shark.

"Glade of fairy tales"

Yauza Street, 28. On the outskirts, near the Stavria-Kaya rock, this fabulous miracle is located. A real museum of the main characters from children's stories and epics. If you are looking for what to visit in Yalta with children, go to this clearing of carved wooden sculptures. More than 300 expositions will surprise you with their diversity: Baba Yaga and her house on chicken legs, Masha and the Bear, the Magic Raven, the Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors, 33 heroes and Bayun the Cat.

The characters are collected not only from Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Tatar folk tales, but also from Scandinavian myths and European legends.

Aquapark "Atlantis"

st. Kommunarov 7a. Not far from the sea is a family water park with the name of an ancient sunken island. Local residents perceive it as another attraction, because it is not just entertainment, but a stylish design of the territory - destroyed columns and statues of ancient heroes.

There are slides of varying degrees of difficulty: Turn, Fast and Furious, Centrifuge, Boomerang, Extreme. A suitable place when you don't know what to do in Yalta. In general, everyone will find a calm or fast descent to the pool. The height of the slides is up to 22 meters, the length is up to 160.

Space Museum

International Children's Center "Artek", town. Gurzuf, h. Suuk-su. The world-famous camp for children's recreation. The camp was often visited by famous personalities, including astronauts and pilots. For their love and care for children, it was decided to organize an exhibition of astronautics. The initiator was Yuri Gagarin, the first person to leave the earth. You will be able to see authentic training suits, helmets, the Lunokhod stand-in apparatus and real working, albeit outdated, pilot equipment used before the flights.

Anton Chekhov Theater

Yekaterininskaya 13. It was built in 1883 on the territory of the city garden according to the plan of G. Schreiber. If you are looking for where to go in Yalta in the evening with children, buy a ticket for the performance. The building itself is an architectural value and pride of the South Coast. He has a difficult history. Surviving the fire and bombing, the theater was opened after a long reconstruction in 2008. Now the audience hall accommodates 493 people, the decoration inside the building is “no frills” and pomposity. The management keeps up with the times: the room is equipped with modern plasma screens that broadcast performances to the audience online; the latest sound system and lighting control.

Externally, the building attracts attention with strict lines, vaguely reminiscent of ancient art. Chekhov festivals are held annually, new movies are regularly shown.

Children's centers and playgrounds

Almost every popular institution or entertainment event has areas for children. Children can ride on a swing, see the performances of animators, shows with magicians, take pictures for memory. Feel free to come to Yalta, the places you need to visit are adapted to the needs of any cell of society. The kids will be busy playing games under the supervision of special staff.

It is impossible to list all the sights of the South Coast, Crimea will always surprise you with new colors and historical buildings.

Is there some more:

• memorial museum of Lesya Ukrainka;
• estate of Count Mordvinov;
• chapels;
• cultural centers;
• parks full of various trees and plants;
• mansion of the Emir of Bukhara;
• a silver pavilion on Mount Pendikul;
• winery "Magarych";
• Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and Alexandra;
• Nikitsky climbing wall;
• house F.F. Meltzer;
• unusual restaurants on the water and suspended in the rocks;
• meadows of flowers and cacti;
• Foros landscape park with fountains;
• "Pink Manor" Yusupov;
• mountain-forest nature reserve;
• historical and literary museum;
• studio.

Come to Yalta, and she will always offer you what you can see and places you should definitely go.

Fairy Crimean peninsula. With the onset of summer, millions of people flock here to swim in the warm waters of the gentle Black Sea and sunbathe. The sea, as it were, absorbs the fatigue accumulated over a long working year. On the Crimean peninsula, vacationers are waiting for various beaches: sandy and pebble.
Yalta is the most famous city of Crimea. Back in the 18th century, representatives of the Russian aristocracy, including members of the ruling Romanov dynasty, chose these places for recreation. They built their summer residences here. Many of them have come down to us and delight modern tourists with their splendor.

Embankment and beaches

The beaches in Yalta are pebbly. They can be divided into 2 types:

1. public. Entrance is free, you only have to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas.
2. beaches at sanatoriums and boarding houses. Here, as a rule, there is a good infrastructure, cleaner than in urban areas, they are guarded, but it is not always possible to get here, because they are intended mainly for those who live in these sanatoriums and boarding houses. Entrance can be with or without money. The entrance fee is usually small.

Massandra beach

The most popular Massandra beach. Entrance to it is free. It has everything you need for vacationers. Various concerts and festivals are often held here.

The beach is divided into 3 parts:

• Grand M Beach. This beach club has a swimming pool. There is a cafe and a restaurant. You can order fish dishes that swim in local aquariums. On the second floor of the beach there are bungalows that can be rented even for the night. This beach club often hosts discos and shows.
• Havana Beach. This part is designed for a quiet, relaxing holiday. There are no cafes and bars, but it is very clean.
• Corona Beach. It's pretty quiet here. Music plays only in the evening. There is a cafe and a bar. You can buy pizza and all kinds of drinks.

Dolphin beach

On the territory of the village of Livadia there is a Dolphin beach. Yalta city center can be reached on foot in 10 minutes or by bus. Entrance to the beach is free. Vacationers are waiting for small pebbles and clear sea. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for money. Lots of beach activities. There is a restaurant, a canteen and a pizzeria right on the beach. The sea is clean. The beach is quiet with beautiful views.

seaside beach

Near the hotel "Oreanda" is the beach "Primorsky". It is well located. There are attractions on the beach, which is convenient for families with children.

Embankment

The famous embankment of Yalta stretches for 1 km along the sea. Tourists are waiting for a lot of entertainment. You can ride on the sea on a real sailboat. For those who wish, they show free movies. Artists perform.

There are many monuments, including Chekhov's Lady with a Dog and director Yakin from L. Gaidai's film. The construction erected in 1897 is noteworthy - the Roffe baths. There are rides for children.

Many catering establishments: restaurants and cafes. Those who wish can visit nightclubs. There are water parks in Yalta.

Attractions

The Swallow's Nest is one of the most romantic and smallest castles in the world. Being similar to a medieval building, it has nothing to do with such a high-profile title. At the end of the 19th century, a retired general of the Russian-Turkish war received this place for his merits, where he built himself a small wooden house.

Later, it was repeatedly resold until it became the property of a German oilman. He wanted to see a building hovering over the sea at this place, reminiscent of the Belem tower or the Miramare villa near Trieste. This is how the now known "Swallow's Nest" appeared. A luxurious garden was laid out next to the house. Crimea is a zone with seismic activity. During a small earthquake, the section of the rock on which the castle garden was located collapsed into the sea.

Before the First World War, the castle was sold. It went through a period of abandonment, then a long restoration and strengthening. Currently, the building hosts various art exhibitions open to visitors. The castle remains one of the romantic places in the world. Despite its modest interior decoration, very small size, lack of special historical values, it attracts guests and is the hallmark of the Southern Crimea.

It owes its fame to its successful location on the edge of a steep cliff and the most picturesque landscape that surrounds it at any time of the year.

If you climb a little higher from the observation deck, you can see the Wish Tree, an original artifact for tourists. It is believed that if you put a coin in the chest, you will be haunted by desire and everything will be fine.

Pleasure boats from the Yalta embankment go to the Swallow's Nest.

Definitely worth a ride on a boat - from the sea offers an amazing view of Yalta, its embankment, sanatoriums, nature. The Swallow's Nest itself looks amazing from the sea.

How to get there: Address: Crimea, Yalta city council, Nikita village, st. Nikitsky descent, 52

In the village of Nikita on the southern coast of Crimea there is a botanical garden. It was founded in 1812. The garden covers 1200 hectares. Plants from all over the world are collected here, among them there are many rare ones. A lot of flowers. In April and May, a huge number of tulips bloom in the garden. In May, lilacs bloom and the iris carnival takes place. In autumn, a chrysanthemum ball is held in the garden. In summer and autumn you can see a lot of roses here. The garden has a collection of cacti. There is a butterfly garden.

Entrance to the territory of the botanical garden 300 rubles. To see rare collections, you will have to pay extra.

You can just walk around the area all day. Many benches and trade pavilions with fast food.

This is not only one of the most beautiful park structures, but also a well-known operating research center and nursery for horticultural and ornamental crops.

On the territory of the garden you can find many small fountains and ponds in which beautiful fish swim.

To the left of the entrance is a feeding place for cats - there are quite a lot of them in the botanical garden. Cats fit quite harmoniously into the atmosphere of the garden.

The garden was founded in the 19th century and initially only fruit crops were grown in it. The need for its creation was dictated by the fact that the climate in Yalta and its environs is quite difficult for the survival of vegetation. Thanks to this garden, many fruit and berry and ornamental crops were bred that were suitable for these climatic conditions. As a result, varieties of apricot, fig, mulberry and other fruits appeared, which not only are not inferior to their counterparts from the black earth regions, but also win in terms of juiciness and taste.

Today, the garden contains plants from different parts of the world. It is always pleasant to spend time here, to wander between glades, tulips, roses, various cacti, in a bamboo grove, among different types of coniferous trees. Walking through the garden with a guide will take at least an hour and a half. But you can wander here much longer.

How to get there: Address: Crimea, Alupka, sh. Palace, 18

This palace is special among all that are on the south coast. It was built for Count Vorontsov. It took about 20 years to build it. Having visited the South Coast, it is impossible not to visit this man-made miracle.

Its interior decoration has largely been preserved, so it will be interesting to see it not only from the outside, but also inside. It is felt that its owner tried to make his house an indicator of well-being and comfort. There are about 150 rooms inside. Not all are accessible. But even those that you can see are interesting for their decoration, wall decoration, fireplaces, and furniture.

Its architecture fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. It is said that the architect who designed it has never been here. From only saw drawings and photos of these places. Another master, who was present here throughout the construction, somewhat changed the original project.

The palace has a winter garden, streets imitating a medieval city. It combines several styles. The main material from which it is made is the local diabase stone. It is 2 times stronger than granite, but also more capricious in processing. For the construction and decoration of the palace, masters of various construction specialties were assembled. Today, the names of about 300 of them have been restored.

With its main entrance with an Arab arch, an alley of lions and a large staircase, it faces the sea. Inwardly, towards a small courtyard, behind which begins the equally beautiful Vorontsovsky Park. It was broken artificially. For him, a huge amount of land was brought. Plants were collected from different parts of the world. The park has several lakes with clear water that falls into them from mountain streams. Today, this palace with a park is an open-air museum.

Mount Ai-Petri

How to get there: Navigator coordinates: Latitude 44°27′04″ / Longitude 34°03′10″

This symbol of Crimea is known for its crown-shaped peak, stunning views, both on the mountain and from the very top.
Its height is 1234m. Its teeth, which give it the appearance of a crowned one, are four sheer cliffs. You can climb it both by car, through serpentines, and by cable car. The cable car option is the most interesting. She's pretty cool. But as you go up, the views are amazing. On the top of the mountain, you can admire the Yalta water area, the mountains stretching into the sea. True, it is cooler here than on the shore. You need to bring warm clothes.

And walk on suspension bridges! At such a height, it's just an unforgettable experience.

The emperor's family was extremely pleased. Majestic, snow-white, located in a beautiful place with amazing landscapes, he could not help but like it. It was built of white Inkerman stone. The outer surface is covered with a special composition that protects the stone from weathering and pollution. All details of the interior decoration were designed by the architect and made in Moscow. Everything in it had to speak of the majesty of its owners. For them, a large park with cozy alleys, pavilions, numerous fountains and views of wonderful landscapes has been laid out.

The Italian courtyard is located in the inner side of the palace. Decorated with numerous arches with columns, it invites you to sit in its shade. There is also a small church here.

After the revolution, the Livadia Palace became a holiday home for the peasants. It is also known for the fact that in 1945 the Crimean (Yalta) conference of the heads of government of the coalition: the USA, Great Britain, the USSR (Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill) was held here.

Today the palace is open to tourists. Sometimes its halls are given for conferences and exhibitions.

Waterfall Wuchang-Su

How to get there: Address: Yalta, Grape, Bakhchisaray highway
Navigator GPS coordinates: 44°29’32″N 34°05’33″E

This waterfall is known not so much for the height and power of the water as for its beauty. But it is worth visiting it in spring or early summer, or in autumn when it is full of water. Those who come at the end of summer run the risk of being disappointed, as there will be little water and they will not get the proper impression. The waterfall is beautiful in winter too. In the cold season, people come here to look at the ice kingdom of many icicles, frozen spray. But this cold does not happen every winter.

It is located at an altitude of 8 km above Yalta. The height of the water fall from a steep cliff is 98 meters. It is also called "hanging water".
In spring, the waterfall is visible even from Yalta. The sound of falling water carries far. Falling, streams of water fall on protruding stones in the rock, which gives it a special look. The water in it is the purest. Falling, it enters the Mogabinsky reservoir, from where Yalta receives its water supply.
In the rock, which is located on the path of the waterfall, there is a small observation deck with a sculpture of an eagle taking off. If you go a little lower than the waterfall, then by the river you can see the remains of the destroyed Greek-Byzantine fortress.
The road to the waterfall is landscaped and spacious enough for walks, which in themselves will be a pleasure.

Massandra Palace

How to get there: Address: Crimea, Yalta city district, Massandra village, Simferopol highway, 13

GPS coordinates for navigator: Latitude 44°31′02″ / Longitude 34°12′10″

In March 1902, the construction of the Massandra Palace, in the form in which it has survived to this day, was completed. Exact calculations were made of how much money was spent on its construction - 978,443 rubles 42 kopecks. It was built at the expense of the treasury, and not from imperial money.

The architect who made his project and supervised the construction, Messmacher wrote: “... work on both the external and internal decoration of the palace ... was done with such diligence, so solidly and conscientiously that, as I hoped, he could well justify what was rendered to me by the Augustus the customer's gracious trust". And it was the pure truth.

But, ironically, the palace has never been a place for long-term residence of anyone.

One of the most beautiful and worthy sights of Crimea, the Massandra Palace has a rather sad history. The castle was based on the styles of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. They fit perfectly into the landscape of the Crimean mountains.

Count Vorontsov was the first to build the palace. When the work was in full swing, the architect who was involved in the construction suddenly died of a heart attack. But the work continued. However, while the castle was still unfinished, the owner himself, Vorontsov, died.

After the death of Vorontsov, the estate passed to his wife, who almost immediately sold it to Countess Shuvalova.

After that, it was bought by Alexander III in order to develop industrial viticulture. The new owner liked the palace and ordered the architect M.E. Messmacher to complete it. Under his leadership, the palace was completed, terraces and balconies were added, many elements of the outer facade were updated and changed. Heating was provided, hot and cold water was installed, sewerage was established and the plumbing was improved.
Much was planned, but in view of the death of Alexander III, an order was received from his heir Nicholas III to complete construction in a short time, reducing the number of projects.

Nicholas II did not really like Massandra. He visited this palace only sometimes during the day, and spent all the time in Livadia.
The palace was completed. It was joined by two picturesque towers, terraces, the interior decoration corresponded to modern tastes and traditions.
The palace in Massandra has become a real "swan song" of the architect. He put his talent, experience, great knowledge in the history of art into it.
For decoration, complex technologies of carving and modeling, wood burning were used, with which whole panels were made, walls and doors were painted with paints, then fixed in a special way.

Well-known art organizations involved in decorating the palaces of St. Petersburg were involved in the decoration.

An engine room was built to service the palace. There was a park all around. It was supplemented with a large number of sculptures. Only 6 of them have survived to this day.
Today, much of what was, is not preserved. However, even by what it is, one can judge how much strength and artistic talent, rare materials and technologies were used in its construction.

Cableway Yalta-Gorka

She has been working since 1968. This is a small road that starts from the embankment itself. Its length is 600 meters. Travel time inside a small trailer creaking with any rocking, about 12 minutes. From the booth you can look at the small Yalta houses, the simple decoration of their yards, the Yalta embankment, the bay of the sea, the surrounding mountain amphitheater. She passes by the domes of the temple of Alexander Nevsky, the gymnasium. Chekhov. The second of the two stations is the final one, which is located on Gorka (Darsan hill). Despite the short duration of this walk, many tourists do it with pleasure.

Yalta Crocodilerium

How to get there: Address: Crimea, Yalta, st. Ignatenko 1.

This new Yalta attraction appeared not so long ago. It all started with the fact that 7 Nile crocodiles were born in Alushta. So the first crocodiles appeared in Yalta.
Later, they were joined by a pair of turtles. Then the crocodilarium became a home for monitor lizards, iguanas, pythons and other reptiles.

Here you can see the exposition of the largest representatives of the ancient reptiles of our planet.
Creating optimal conditions for the life and reproduction of pets is the main goal of its creators.

Vulture turtles, tiger pythons, African protopter, caiman turtles - and this is not a complete list of "residents of this house".

solar path

How to get there: Address: Yalta, Livadia, st. Baturina, 44-a
GPS coordinates: 44°28’00″N 34°08’37″E

She is royal. Its length is more than 7500m. It connects the Livadia Palace and the village of Gaspra. It was designed to be comfortable for walking. Despite the mountainous Crimean terrain, it is not difficult to walk along it. It is devoid of steep descents and ascents. Hikers will appreciate it.

Almost all of it is buried in vegetation. It is relatively cool here even in the heat.
She is well-appointed. It was a place of walks for members of the royal family. Periodically, on its way come across stone benches where you can relax. On your way, you can turn off it and quickly get into some sanatoriums.

Since the kings loved to walk on it, it has changed. Sometimes she goes along the freeway, sometimes next to a dusty construction site. Unfortunately, this is a tribute to the times.

We will tell you what to see and where to go in Yalta. We have collected the most interesting options so that you can plan the perfect vacation.

High mountains, lush greenery and clear sea are not all the advantages with which the popular Crimean resort wins the hearts of tourists. In addition to the natural wealth in Yalta, there are many interesting places and entertainment for every taste.

That there is only one embankment to them. Lenin, along which vacationers and locals love to walk so much. Lively at any time of the day, the embankment is filled with the noise of voices, the sounds of music pouring from the windows of cafes and from under the talented hands of street musicians. Magnificent hotels and chic villas lined up along it in a harmonious row: the exquisite “Villa Sophia”, made in the Moorish style, stands out among them.

This building was built by order of the merchant A.I. Roffe in 1897 and served as baths. In 1984, the Roffe Baths were almost demolished, but thanks to Sofia Rotaru, this architectural monument remained intact, and in the 90s it was restored and turned into an elegant hotel.

Of course, the main feature of the embankment is the amazing blue sea, but besides it, there are objects worthy of attention here: from the monument to V.I. Lenin to the monuments "Lady with a Dog" and "Wind Rose"; from a small chapel of the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church to a singing fountain with spectacular night illumination.

Attractions

Pay attention to the house-museum of A.P. Chekhov. In a snow-white house with an outbuilding, the writer created his most famous creations: "The Cherry Orchard", "Three Sisters" and "Lady with a Dog".

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The building has carefully preserved the "Chekhovian atmosphere" in which the Russian writer worked. The museum fund includes about 17 thousand items that belonged to Anton Pavlovich and his family.

• The Swallow's Nest is a symbol of Crimea and an architectural monument perched at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level on the ledge of Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra;
• the Vorontsov Palace, built in the neo-Moorish style, located in Alupka, at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri;
• the white marble Livadia Palace in the village of Livadia, the summer residence of the last Russian tsars;
• the exquisite Massandra Palace in the village of Massandra;
• the fabulously beautiful Dulber Palace, built in the Moorish style in Koreiz;
• the imposing, Gothic palace of Gaspra;
• Yusupov Palace, which served during the Soviet era as a residence for the ruling elite.

On hot days, it will be nice to stroll through the Nikitsky Botanical Garden - a real green treasury of the Crimea, founded more than two centuries ago. Today, more than 2,000 species of plants and flowers grow in the Nikitsky Garden: a chic collection of conifers has been collected, a collection of roses is considered one of the best in Eastern Europe, centuries-old groves of magnolia, Lebanese cedar, natural thickets of juniper, downy oak and other plants impress with their appearance.

The garden is interesting to visit at any time of the year. In addition, it regularly hosts various exhibitions of plants and flowers, among the most famous are the Pink Waltz, the Chrysanthemum Ball and the Tulip Parade.

Of the natural beauties, the Wuchang-Su waterfall deserves a visit, falling in two sparkling streams from a 100-meter cliff at the foot of Ai-Petri. However, it is worth considering that in summer the waterfall dries up, turning into thin streams. It will be possible to fully appreciate its beauty in the spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, or in the autumn after the rains. A visit to the waterfall can be combined with climbing Mount Ai-Petri itself.

Lovers of church architecture will be delighted with the Armenian church of St. Hripsime made of tufa stone, the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the pseudo-Gothic church of St. John Chrysostom and the Foros or Resurrection Church.

Entertainment

In your free time, you will not be bored. There are a lot of options for pastime here: from riding a banana on the waves of the Black Sea to communicating with animals in the zoo.

The history and culture of the Crimea will open before you in the Yalta Historical and Literary Museum. The total museum fund, distributed among several branches, has more than 160 thousand interesting exhibits. Among them: collections of coins, geological finds, rare books, objects of arts and crafts and paintings. Visitors are especially impressed by the unique exposition "Golden Pantry", which presents ancient coins and jewelry, statuettes and figurines of pagan deities made of silver and bronze.

Children, and many adults, will certainly be pleased with a visit to the Museum of Floristry and Sculpture "Glade of Fairy Tales". This is a kind of exhibition of fairy-tale characters skillfully carved from wood: heroes of Russian fairy tales, Scandinavian myths, stories of Russian and European writers.

Let the road beckons me again
Do you hear, Yalta,
I repeat, let!
Nothing will cloud you for me
I memorized you.

S.V. Smirnov

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Near the Glade of Fairy Tales there is a wonderful zoo "Skazka". From a small private zoo opened in 1990, it gradually turned into the largest zoo in the Crimea, which now has more than 120 species of animals (about 600 individuals). The inhabitants of the zoo freely walk around the spacious enclosures and look well-groomed and satisfied - almost all of them, with the exception of predators, can be safely hand-fed.

Every visitor to the zoo will find an exposition to their liking, because in "Fairy Tale" in addition to enclosures with wild animals, there is a world of reptiles, a lion safari park, a marine aquarium, dolphinariums and even "Grandma's Yard" with pets, which is especially liked by kids.

With children, you can look into the Crocodilearium - a crocodile farm where crocodiles of various species and other reptiles are grown: lizards, turtles, frogs, crabs and fish.

In summer, water activities are very popular: the Blue Bay water park with various water slides designed for adults and children, as well as the grandiose Atlantis water park with an area of ​​about 3500 sq.m, with the highest and most extreme slides in Crimea.

For those who like to tickle their nerves, we offer a ride along the famous Miskhor-Ai-Petri cable car, which takes you to the highest point of the famous Yalta mountain in 15 minutes. From a ride in a small swaying cabin at high altitude is breathtaking. But it's worth it: from the observation deck on top of Ai-Petri, a stunning panorama of the entire Black Sea coast of Crimea opens up. Add to the visual impressions the pleasure of a delicious barbecue with good wine - pleasant memories from visiting the cable car are guaranteed! However, be prepared for many kilometers of queues at ticket offices during the summer season.