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The sights of Crimea are evenly dispersed throughout the peninsula and to visit them all at once, a whole month is not enough, so when going on a trip, you will need to carefully plan the route.
When planning a route, it is worth considering how you will travel - by car, by public transport or by hitchhiking. By the way, Crimea is the only place we've been to where you can drive a few hours along a mountain serpentine on a trolleybus, from the railway station in Simferopol to Yalta, for example.

The Crimean peninsula, no doubt, can be called a "museum of sights." Such a quantity and variety of locations can hardly be found anywhere else: mountains, palaces, fortresses, cave cities, beaches, museums, churches - sights for every taste. Natural objects are not left without attention: the Botanical Garden, Karalar Park, the Golitsin Trail, Cape Fiolent, Mount Ai-Petri with its cable car and more than 300 parks.

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It so happened that most often we stop in Yalta. Yalta is the most popular tourist city, from here you can easily go to various sights of the Crimea, then return back “home” and go for a walk on the busy embankment in the evening (even in January). Housing here is mainly rented out by local residents in the coastal line, something like guest houses built in a unique chaotic order - on top of each other. Sometimes even the first time it is difficult to remember how to get back to your room through the winding corridors and streets.

Yalta is a very convenient city for a starting point when visiting nearby attractions. If you plan to travel to the “far” part of Crimea, consider accommodation options in Sevastopol.

What sights of Crimea to visit by car

Traveling by car, you can visit many more sights, but it is worth considering that the roads in Crimea are in average condition in some places (except for the main ones), and also set a budget for parking in advance, where you will be warmly welcomed by "parking valets". This applies to almost all popular places.

Thanks to the discovery, now much more chances see the sights of Crimea by car, and most importantly - cheaper. Travel across the bridge is free, unlike the ferry at the Kerch crossing.

The width of the strait from the Chushka spit to the port of Crimea is about 4.5 km (ferry crossing), instead of 15 km from the side of the bridge, but despite this, now it is unlikely that anyone will want to cross by ferry.

Traveling by car will allow you to enjoy places that are inaccessible to backpackers, but there is a caveat. For example, a dirt road in natural Park Karalarsky, sometimes becomes impassable for a city car, and the asphalt in the area is "C grade", to put it mildly. And other similar locations are no exception. Therefore, before the trip, you need to decide whether you will be a “city tourist” or want to live in a tent, on the seashore, away from noisy cafes and standard excursion routes, depending on your desire and the patency of the car.

Crimea is considered one of the best vacation spots in Russia. beautiful scenery in combination with a fairly mild climate, people have been attracting people for a very long time.

Each era that captured the Crimean peninsula left its own unique imprint on it. All traces of the past are kept by the sights of Crimea. You can find a photo describing the main ones in our material. Also, an indisputable advantage of Crimea is the fact that almost all the sights that you can see there can be viewed for free. In this article, we will look at the main attractions of Crimea, tell their story and show you how to get to them.

Sights of Crimea

• Lighthouse Ai-Todor
• Tower of the Winds
• Bear mountain
• Saint Constantine's Tower
• Golitsyn trail
• cat mountain
• Valley of Ghosts
• Chekhov's house in Gurzuf
• Vorontsov Palace
• Wine Koktebel
• Bird home
• Ancient mausoleum in Bakhchisarai
• Volcanic mountain Ai-Petri
• Monument lost ships

Lighthouse Ai-Todor

This lighthouse is located in the village of Gaspra on the cape, which gave it its name. By right, this particular monument is considered important for the development of the entire Russian fleet. By order of Admiral Lazarev, a lighthouse was built here at the beginning of the nineteenth century, not far from the ancient fortress that had been destroyed by that time, which also served as a lighthouse.

Getting to Cape Ai-Todor is quite easy. A boat runs regularly from Sevastopol towards the cape. However, getting to the lighthouse is not as easy as it might seem. It is a military facility, no one will give you guided tours.

Access to the lighthouse is possible only with a special pass, which you need to stock up on in Sevastopol.

Tower of the Winds

This unique building was built in the middle of the nineteenth century in Sevastopol. It is hard to believe, but without sufficient repairs and maintenance, she was able to survive to this day. The tower largely copies the famous Athenian Tower of the Winds. Of course, the Greek tower, which was built even before our era, is much larger, but the beauty of the Crimean building is in no way inferior to its foreign relative. At the moment when the tower was built in Sevastopol, it was used to air the books from the Maritime Library.

The Tower of the Winds is located in the center of Sevastopol, on Frunze Street, 8. Visiting an architectural monument of regional significance is now free.

Bear mountain

Surrounded by a halo of legends and secrets stands between two major cities Mount Ayu-Dag. On the way from Yalta to Alushta or back, you will never miss a big stone bear, which lowered its muzzle into the sea. He tries to drink all the water in order to return the lovers who decided to run away from him on the water.

Bear Mountain traces its history back to very ancient times. According to various sources, it is about 150 million years old. For tourists, it may be interesting because it is here, in this unique natural area, that rare animals and plants live. Apparently, their patron is the same big bear who is trying to drink the sea.

From all the cities of the Crimean coast, the ascent to the Ayu-Dag can be reached by scheduled buses that go to Yalta or Alushta.

Saint Constantine's Tower

In Feodosia there is a huge stone giant - the Tower of St. Constantine. Her age makes one wonder that she has not yet been destroyed to the ground. It was built in the thirteenth century, at a time when the Genoese considered themselves masters in the Crimea.

Initially, the tower was used to store weapons and was not called anything special. Later she received the name of St. Constantine. Although, he was canonized as a saint later than the tower appeared.

The tower is located between the bus station of Feodossia and Yubileyny Park. An interesting fact is also the fact that a capsule with a message to the people of the future is immured in one of the walls of the tower, which will be opened in 2017.

Golitsyn trail

In the village of Novy Svet, fans can definitely find new sensations for themselves and tickle their nerves. It is here that the famous Golitsyn trail is located - a narrow piece of rocky soil, which is located directly above the cliff. When crossing the path, you can only hold on to a frail log.

Those who can overcome the dangerous path are rewarded: they get into a wonderful grotto, which has two names. His name is Shalyapinsky, because the famous bass performed there, and Golitsynsky, like the transition, because the prince kept bottles of wine in the grotto.

By Golitsyn trail, the length of which exceeds five thousand meters, the last Russian emperor Nicholas II used to walk.

cat mountain

A beautiful legend awaits those who want to visit the city of Simeiz, which is located 70 kilometers from Sevastopol. In the town there is a famous Mount Cat. It is also called "kosh-kai" or steam mountain. It is with her that the love story of a monk and a young girl is connected. The monk was able to save his beloved from the demon, which he turned into a mountain. Now the mountain is overgrown with forest and does not look like a demon or a cat, but history continues to attract tourists to it.

At the very top of the mountain there is a kind of wish tree: tourists tie ribbons to it and make wishes. They say that they will definitely come true.

If you drive along the highway from Sevastopol towards Yalta, it is impossible to miss Mount Koshka. A funny landmark is a small market where they sell sweet Crimean onions.

Valley of Ghosts

Lovers of the supernatural come to Alushta every year. After all, it is there that the famous Valley of Ghosts is located. Of course, there are no ghosts there and close, but the stones at the foot of Mount Demerdzhi at sunset cast very interesting shadows. The mountain itself can also attract tourists. At sunset, it changes color. The nature of this phenomenon is still not known, scientists do not want to solve the mystery of the Valley of Ghosts.

By the way, it is at the foot of Demerdzhi, very close to the Valley of Ghosts, that there is still a stone on which Natalya Varley sang her song about bears in the film “Prisoner of the Caucasus”.

A bus runs regularly from Alushta and Simferopol towards the village of Radiant. It is on it that you can get to Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts.

Chekhov's house in Gurzuf

Crimea is ready to show its guests and cultural values. They have always been developed here on a par with natural ones. So, in Gurzuf at the turn of the last and the century before last, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov bought a house for himself. The writer wanted solitude and peace, and the noisy Yalta did not suit him at all in this regard.

Chekhov's house now has a branch of his museum on the Crimean peninsula. Anyone can come here with a tour.

An entrance ticket with the right to take photos and videos costs 200 rubles, with the right to view the garden - 50 rubles. You can get to the writer's dacha from Yalta by taxi number 316. You will need to get off at final stop and take a short walk.

Vorontsov Palace

This majestic building not only served as the residence of the governor of Novorossiya, Prince Vorontsov, but from the very beginning was a hymn to English traditions in architecture. Consisting of several parts, the building is a mix of different styles and eras in architecture.

The palace complex is surrounded by a huge garden. It occupies almost 150 hectares and, like the building, is a combination of different plants.

The palace and the garden are located in Alupka, which can be reached, for example, from Simferopol, by bus that goes towards Simeiz.

Interestingly, during the Great Patriotic War, Hitler, who fancied himself a winner, managed to give the Vorontsov Palace along with the park to one of his marshals. However, he did not manage to keep the architectural masterpiece in his property for a long time.

Wine Koktebel

The village of Koktebel is well known to all lovers of poetry. It was there that Maximilian Voloshin lived and Marina Tsvetaeva often visited. However, not only lyricists know this place. The reason for this is the factory of vintage wines and cognacs, which is located in the same place.

Growing grapes in the Crimea is an old tradition that has taken root. People living in this mountainous area have always made stronger wine and drinks, so it was logical to create a large-scale production here.

Now they give excursions to the plant, they are ready to show, tell and even give a try to everyone.

Depending on the degree of immersion in the atmosphere of viticulture, the cost of the tour varies from 500 to 900 rubles per person. The plant itself is located at the entrance to Koktebel, local residents say that it is simply impossible to drive past.

Bird home

Perhaps the most famous building The Crimean peninsula can be safely called the Swallow's Nest. This castle, made in the Gothic style fearlessly, hangs over the sea. However, this building only looks like this for a little over a hundred years. The stone palace was built only at the beginning of the twentieth century. Until that time, a wooden house stood on the site of the modern Swallow's Nest.

Immediately after construction, the palace was surrounded beautiful garden, but most of it was destroyed during a strong earthquake. Miraculously survived architectural monument.

The swallow's nest is located in the village of Gaspra. The best way to get to it is from Yalta, by direct buses in the direction of this village. There are also guided tours around the castle, their cost is from 300 to 600 rubles per person.

Ancient mausoleum in Bakhchisarai

On the territory of the city of Bakhchisarai there is one of the most ancient buildings in the Crimea - the mausoleum of Hadji Giray. Khan Khadzhi Giray himself is buried in it, his son who initiated the construction, as well as about twenty more of their relatives. Scientists say that the mausoleum is now more than fifty years old.

Historians constantly carry out excavations on the territory of the mausoleum. This object cannot be called a full excursion, they will only tell you about the history of the Khan's family, but if you appreciate places of power, places with bright energy, then you should definitely visit it and just touch the ancient stones.

The mausoleum is located near the hospital for the mentally ill on Basenko Street.

Volcanic mountain Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri is the place that has become a unique nature reserve. It is there that you can find various natural areas and landscapes. The mountain itself calmed down relatively recently and stopped moving. Even 100-150 years ago, she could gradually sink into or out of the sea.

Now tourists who go to Mount Ai-Petri can not only admire the beauties of nature, but also appreciate the longest cable car in Europe, which is located right here in the Crimea.

Bus number 32 runs from Yalta to Ai-Petri. You need to get off at the Cable Car stop. You can climb to the very top of Ai-Petri accompanied by a guide and special equipment. This pleasure will cost three to five thousand rubles per group.

Monument to the Lost Ships

The Monument to the Lost Ships is one of those points that it is simply impossible not to visit after visiting Sevastopol. It was installed over a hundred years ago, at the beginning of the twentieth century. Then it was considered a reminder of the first defense of Sevastopol, but over time it became a symbol of the city.

Now it is near the Monument to the Dead Ships that all military parades in the city take place. A gray column with an eagle on top does not let you forget about every tragedy that has ever happened at sea. The sailors themselves consider this monument to be their talisman.

Finding the monument is easy enough. It is located on the Primorsky Boulevard of Sevastopol.

The Crimean peninsula has a rich history: Greeks, Crimean Tatars, Italians, Turks, Russians and Ukrainians lived here in different eras. They fought for their native lands in bloody wars, built cities and castles, wrote poetry and erected monuments. The interweaving of traces of ancient, medieval and modern cultures create a unique image of the Black Sea pearl, and hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the peninsula to appreciate the sights of Crimea with their own eyes.

Historical sights of Crimea

An ancient city founded by the ancient Greeks in the 5th century BC. e., for a long time was the richest center of culture, crafts and trade. In the 1st century BC e. the first followers of Christ settled here, and in the 10th century Prince Vladimir was baptized. Today Tauric Chersonesos amazes with its primeval beauty and the breath of past eras. Archaeological excavations began in 1827, and it is noteworthy that they are still ongoing.

The ancient monastery in Bakhchisarai, founded by runaway Byzantine monks more than a thousand years ago, is located in a steep wall of a wild gorge. The mountain monastery was closed by the Soviet authorities and then destroyed by the 1927 earthquake. During the Great Patriotic War, a military hospital was located on its territory, and after that - a psycho-neurological dispensary, and only in 1993 the Holy Assumption Monastery was restored and transferred to the Orthodox Church.

In the Middle Ages, the Crimean peninsula was occupied by the rich colony of Genoa, and in order to protect their lands from the invasions of nomadic tribes, the Genoese built fortresses in Sudak, Feodosia and Balaklava. According to statistics, today these fortress sights of Crimea are the most popular among tourists. This is partly why further archaeological excavations are planned on the territory of the citadels, designed to continue an exciting journey into the past.

4. Monument to the Scuttled Ships in Sevastopol

During the Crimean War in 1854-1855, orders were given to sink Russian ships in the Sevastopol Bay in order to prevent the enemy fleet from reaching the shores. At the beginning of the 20th century, a monument to the scuttled ships was opened, which is now depicted on the coat of arms of the city. A triumphal column with a double-headed eagle looking towards the sea rises on an artificial granite rock protruding from the water. The monument, over 16 meters high, embodies the eternal memory of the heroes of the war.

The military-historical memorial is located on a strategically important hill on the Ship side of Sevastopol. This height, from which a bewitching panorama of the city opens, became famous in two wars: the Crimean and the Great Patriotic Wars. defensive tower, preserved from the time of the First Defense of Sevastopol, the museum, the Eternal Flame and more than twenty memorial architectural monuments can tell about the battles and exploits of Russian soldiers and commanders.

The snow-white and blue Moorish-style palace was built near Yalta at the end of the 19th century for Prince Romanov according to his own sketch. Arched windows, battlements, silvery domes - the luxurious building fully justifies its name, which is translated from Arabic as "magnificent". With the advent of Soviet power, the palace functioned as a sanatorium, but today it is closed to visitors, however, tourists can view this Crimean landmark from the outside and walk around the picturesque territories of the palace.

In 1942, the Nazis occupied Kerch. Soviet troops, who did not have time to evacuate, and the local population went to the dungeons of the village of Adzhimushkay. The defense of the quarries lasted almost half a year, and after the capture of the catacombs, forty-eight people out of thirteen thousand remained alive. A tour of the Adzhimushkay quarries is designed to acquaint people with the conditions for the survival of the defenders and tell about the feat and tragedy Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War.

On the Red Rock, at an altitude of more than 400 meters above sea level, at the end of the 19th century, a church was erected in honor of miraculous salvation Alexander III and his family at the crash imperial train in 1888. During the occupation by the German invaders, the building was used as a stable, after the war a restaurant was opened here, and then a warehouse. In the early nineties, plundered, without windows and domes, the church began to be gradually restored. Today, the most beautiful Byzantine-style church is open to the public.

One of the most famous sights of Crimea is the palace of a German baron, built at the beginning of the 20th century in the spirit of medieval knight's castles on a steep cliff on the southern coast of the peninsula. At the beginning of the First World War, a restaurant was opened in the building, in the Soviet years - a reading room. For a long time the castle was in disrepair. Today, the restored masterpiece of Gothic architecture is open to the public.

In the Bakhchisaray region, on a mountain plateau, there is an ancient cave fortress. According to scientists, it was created in the 5th century, later it was mastered by the Polovtsy, then by the Karaites. More than one hundred and fifty caves are former residential and utility rooms, carved into the rocks, like a honeycomb. To this day, only two Karaite temples, one residential estate and the mausoleum of the daughter of Khan Tokhtamysh have been well preserved. The rest of the city has been reduced to rubble.

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Attractions in Crimea

Attractions in Crimea

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All sights of Crimea

The territory of the Crimean peninsula is a real treasury filled with natural and man-made riches, which over the years have turned into attractions. Crimea attracts tourists from all over the world, as many of the assets are unique, which is of great interest.

On the Crimea Guide portal you will find detailed information about each point of interest: historical data, location, convenient scheme fares, rates and benefits, if there is an entry fee. The data is constantly updated: new objects are added, changes are made in case of approval of a new schedule of visits or an increase in cost.

Palaces of Crimea: architectural and cultural heritage of the peninsula

Luxurious palaces of Crimea annually attract thousands of visitors who want to look at the architecture, the heritage of landscape art and feel the atmosphere of bygone times. Of particular interest are historical facts: who was the owner of the land, which architect was invited, and what happened to the buildings during the entire period of their existence. The guide can tell you about it.

Everyone will find something interesting for themselves, examining the Palaces of Crimea. Photos here are incredibly beautiful at any time of the year. Around the palace complexes, it was customary to lay out chic gardens, many of which are maintained in their original state to this day.

The Vorontsov Palace in Crimea became the most attractive for tourists. It was erected in Alupka, in one of the most picturesque places on the peninsula. From there open great views on the Black Sea coast and majestic mountain Ai-Petri. Inside, visitors can see 150 rooms, the interior of which leaves an unforgettable impression.

Yalta, town Gaspra, Sevastopol highway, 52

The palace had almost more names than owners. At the time of its first owner, Prince Golitsyn, the castle was called "Romantic Alexandria", at the time of the third mistress - Panina's castle, the names "Gaspri Palace" or simply "Gaspra" are also known. Today it belongs to the departmental sanatorium of the Federal Customs Service " Yasnaya Polyana".

Yalta, town. Koreiz, Parkovy descent, 26

You can see the luxurious decoration of the house with your own eyes, appreciate the neo-Romanesque style interspersed with the Italian Renaissance, if you visit the Yusupov Palace in Koreiz, in Big Yalta. Here representatives of a noble princely family received members of the Romanov family, later the Supreme Commander of the USSR I.V. Stalin met Roosevelt and Churchill, and today you can visit.

Yalta, town. Gaspra, st. Alupkinskoe highway, 13

The Greek fortress of Kharaks, which fell under the invasion of the Huns, gave its name to the palace that appeared many centuries later. Its owner was the son of Nicholas I - Mikhail, who bought the local lands from Princess Meshcherskaya. Later, the site was divided among themselves by his two sons Alexander and George, but it was empty for a long time, due to the lack of water and an extremely unfortunate location.

Yalta, town. Koreiz, st. Alupkinskoe highway, 19

The Dyulber Palace in Crimea is the estate of the Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich Romanov. Fabulous, beautiful palace(namely, this is how its name is translated from Arabic) in the Moorish style, very well preserved to this day, meets tourists in Koreiz. The story of its appearance Grand Duke Peter Romanov was inspired to create it by a journey through the Middle East.

Yalta, town. Foros, Foros descent, 1

Small resort village Foros near Yalta was known long before the first and last President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev chose it to take a break from state affairs. The southern coast of Crimea was loved by the Russian nobility of the century before last and, as they would say now, the oligarchs are the richest merchants. One of them was Alexander Kuznetsov, whom his contemporaries called the “tea king”.

Temples and monasteries of Crimea: holy places on fertile lands

Amazingly beautiful temples and monasteries of Crimea will be of interest not only to believers. Exquisite interior decoration and skillful work of architects have turned many buildings into works of art. The most striking are the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Yalta and the Church of St. Elijah in Evpatoria.

Other churches and monasteries of Crimea impress with their age and church values: ancient icons, murals on the theme of biblical scenes and iconostases. Anyone can go inside to see everything with their own eyes. Many cities have mosques, synagogues and Armenian churches visited by followers of other faiths.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the cave temples and monasteries of the Crimea. These include Chelter-Koba, Chelter-Marmara, Shuldan and Inkerman. These are hand-carved grottoes, sketes and utility rooms. Some of them are still inhabited by monks and services are held. Many tourist routes include visiting these places.

Alushta, s. Malorechenskoe, st. Aleksey Dizha, 17

Orthodox Church-Lighthouse The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra is a unique structure located in the village of Malorechenskoye, and is the highest on the peninsula. The church is remarkable not only for its dimensions, but also for its artistic grandeur: the 65-meter temple is decorated with images of the Mother of God, St. Nicholas, signs of the zodiac, constellations, paintings, anchors, and other marine symbols.

urban district of Alushta, R-34

Kosmo-Damianovsky monastery Sights of Crimea are visited daily by thousands of tourists. However, among mountain peaks, on the territory of a nature reserve, there is a place that gathers both locals and visitors only once a year ... The Cosmo-Damianovsky Monastery is located in a remote, picturesque place near the Chatyr-Dag massif. Here, since the pre-Tatar times, there has been a healing spring called Savluh-Su.

Bakhchisarai district, with. pre-prepositional

Skete of Anastasia the Maker of Patterns The Orthodox history of Taurica began in the 8th century, as evidenced by numerous cave monastery buildings resembling the Skete of Athos. The persecuted monks settled on the peninsula, thereby laying the foundation for the Christian Crimea. An outstanding residence was cave city Kachi-Kalyon, consisting of temples and caves of hermits.

Bakhchisarai, per. Soviet 2

The Church of the Theodore Icon of the Mother of God Crimea is famous for its rich cultural heritage, and especially for its Orthodox churches. The Church of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God was erected by the time of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty in 1913. Funds were allocated for its foundation, but many citizens took part in the construction and made donations.

Sudak, st. Lenina, 27

Treasure of Sudak: Temple of the Intercession Holy Mother of God In the central part of Sudak, you can see a multi-tiered blue bell tower looking up at the sky. If you come closer, it becomes clear that there is the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. This structure belongs to the cross-domed type and is part of the Kiziltash Monastery.

What museums of Crimea are worth visiting?

Thanks to the rich historical past, numerous museums of Crimea are filled with interesting exhibits that attract the attention of people with different tastes and preferences. During archaeological sites many antiques were found. Most of them are presented to visitors in local history museum complexes.

Most tourists are surprised by the museum of magnets in the Crimea, which is located in Gurzuf. Within its walls are more than 12,000 magnets provided by a private collector, but weapons and jewelry can also be seen there. There are unique establishments dedicated to pharmacy, chocolate, the Soviet past of the peninsula, wine, and even brownies.

Every year, thousands of inquisitive travelers visit the museums of Crimea, where you can get valuable information about the life and work of the great people who lived on the peninsula. It will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults to see how writers, poets, artists and academics used to live and where they drew inspiration.

Kerch, st. Roza Luxembourg, 24

Museum of Stone Antiquities Kerch Lapidarium is a unique collection of ancient artifacts of the Crimean peninsula, whose history begins long before our era. More than three thousand stone artifacts exhibited in the museum were hidden from the eyes of tourists for a long time, as they were carefully studied by many scientists and historians. The greatest contribution to the collection and study of antiquities was made by Paul Dubrusque.

Evpatoria, st. Barteneva 1

Exhibition center "theHARASHO" Gallery of contemporary art "theHARASHO", located on Bartenev street 1 in Evpatoria, is one of the leading exhibition centers of the Crimea. Here are the works of not only famous authors, but also young artists and photographers. Since its opening in 2007, more than 200 exhibitions on various topics have taken place.

Alushta, st. Lenina 8

Alushta Museum of Local History The Alushta Museum of Local History is located near the embankment, on Lenin Street 8. It was founded in 1923, but was closed several times. The last discovery took place in 1971. From that moment on, his collections included archaeological and ethnographic samples, finds, various materials, rare items related to the origin and history of Alushta.

Sevastopol, st. Lenina, 11

Military historical Museum The Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol For many, Sevastopol is not a resort settlement, but a kind of huge museum. There are many attractions that tell about the ordeals of the city and its inhabitants. The Crimean War, World War II - all of them left a deep mark on the life of this strategically important place.

Sudak, town. New World, st. Chaliapin, 11

Sights of the Crimean peninsula: Golitsyn's house-museum in the Novy Svet 6 km from the city of Sudak, in the village of Novy Svet, there is an unusual museum. It is located in old mansion Prince Golitsyn, thanks to whom the traditions of Russian winemaking were laid, and the village itself became known far beyond the borders of Crimea.

Sevastopol, st. Gromova, 35/1

Mikhailovskaya battery in Sevastopol People who want to touch the antiquity, the heritage of great history, can recommend a lot of places to visit on the Crimean peninsula. One of them is the Mikhailovskaya Battery Naval Museum - fortifications designed to protect Sevastopol from sea attacks.

The most beautiful parks of Crimea?

Throughout the year, Crimean parks attract those who want to spend time with health benefits: relax, relax and enjoy the aromas of coniferous trees. The park area of ​​the TOK "Sudak" can boast of excellent design, an unusual idea was used in Student Square in Simferopol - there you can see six sections decorated in different styles.

Special parks "Crimea in miniature" have been created in several cities. They present mini-copies of the most famous buildings of the peninsula: castles, museums, palaces, railway stations, cottages and airports. In the center of Simferopol is the famous Catherine Garden, where a monument to the Empress and a modern fountain have recently appeared.

Almost all Crimean parks have opportunities for family vacation: adults love to walk along the picturesque alleys, admire the well-groomed flower beds and relict trees. And children are attracted by rides, petting zoos and huge figures of fairy-tale characters. And if you want to have a bite, you can visit the cafe.

city ​​district Yalta, p. Ponizovka, st. Generala Ostryakova, 9

Dreamwood Park in Crimea: incredible entertainment for the whole family Crimea is ideal for families with children. Clean air and water procedures have a positive effect on health. But children always want a holiday. It is not difficult to arrange it - just go to Dreamwood Park. This is a modern entertainment town for active rest and get unforgettable emotions.

Yalta city district, Massandra settlement

Massandra Park - a bright monument of landscape art Crimea has a unique climate that is suitable for growing various plants. Massandra Park is just the place where heat-loving sequoias and palms, frost-resistant cedars, pines and a huge variety of flowers meet. A walk along the picturesque alleys will allow you to enjoy the magnificence of the nature of the peninsula. There is also an amazing palace here.

Yalta city district, Gurzuf settlement, st. Leningradskaya, 10

Gurzuf Park - the green pearl of Crimea The Crimean peninsula has always pleased with its mild climate and the ability to grow almost any southern plant. Gurzuf Park is a confirmation of this. Hundreds of huge palm trees, cypresses, laurel trees and even bananas have perfectly acclimatized and have been delighting everyone who comes here for 2 centuries. Unique fountains, statues and architecture are worth seeing.

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The park of the tourist and recreation complex TOK "Sudak" is a beautiful oasis in the Crimea The middle of the last century became a time of transformation for the southeastern part of Crimea, when large projects for the development of territories and infrastructure began to be implemented.

What interest for vacationers are the embankments of the Crimea?

The cozy and modern embankments of the Crimea open up hundreds of opportunities for tourists for an unforgettable vacation. First of all, these are long promenade areas with beautiful views of the sea. Almost everywhere there are well-equipped beaches, cafes and restaurants. If you wish, you can just sit on a comfortable bench and relax, enjoying the rustle of the waves.

The most picturesque embankments of Crimea are located in Yalta, Gurzuf and Feodosia. It is especially pleasant when the bay is surrounded by mountains, which serve not only as a spectacular backdrop, but also effectively protect the coast from the winds. These include the coastline of Sudak, from which the ancient fortress is clearly visible.

All Crimean embankments are equipped for family entertainment. There you can rent a car for a child, jump on a trampoline, go to a shooting range, take pictures with mimes and watch performances of street magicians and acrobats. And on holidays, parades, entertainment shows and concerts are usually held.

Sevastopol, Kornilov embankment

Kornilov embankment - the heart of Sevastopol In amazing beauty and rich historical events in the city of Sevastopol, the embankment is not just a stone-covered coastline.

Feodosia, town. Resort, st. embankment

The embankment of the village of Kurortnoye is located at the foot of Kara-Dag. The embankment in the village of Kurortnoye (Feodosiya urban district) has an atmosphere of calm and is ideal for family holidays. There are no night bars, restaurants and noisy discos here. After sunset, complete peace sets in - nature is resting, and people who have come on vacation are with it.

Evpatoria, Gorky embankment

It is called the most beautiful and richly decorated in the city - the Gorky Embankment in Evpatoria. It is here that you can find three rotundas at once, from which a stunning view of the sea opens. The embankment starts right at the MO sanatorium, and ends at the intersection with Frunze Street, where the hero of ancient Greek myths Hercules, who has become the new symbol of the city, now “lies”.

Yalta, st. Lenin

Embankment of Yalta - the main attraction of the city On the territory of the Crimean peninsula there are places that will forever remain in memory, giving rise to a desire to return there at the first opportunity. One of these attractions is the Yalta embankment. It stretches along the coastline for more than 1.5 kilometers, allowing everyone to take long walks at any time of the year.

The embankment of Feodosia meets you at the entrance to the city - the railway tracks are laid very close to central part and visitors can admire in advance those beautiful views that await them upon arrival, anticipating the color of the sultry coast.

Where are the most famous Fortresses of Crimea located?

Many tourists travel to the peninsula in order to see with their own eyes the ancient fortresses of Crimea. There are almost 20 of them, but the condition of each is different: there are well-preserved, but most have turned into ruins. In any case, it is better to go on an excursion led by a guide in order to find out as many interesting things as possible. historical facts and legends.

The Crimean fortresses located in Sudak, Feodosia and Kerch survived best of all. On the territory of some of them there are museums, which contain interesting exhibits found during excavations. Tourist routes include visits to towers, citadels and gates, which impress visitors with their size: the thickness of the walls often exceeds 3 meters.

Another amazing Crimean fortress is located in Balaklava and has an unusual name - Chembalo, which is over 700 years old. During its existence, it was burned and destroyed several times, after which it had to be restored and strengthened. So there were 3 lines of walls, towers and a 20-meter citadel. Not so much has survived to this day, but visiting this place still makes a strong impression.

Bakhchisarai district, with. Ternovka

The mysterious tower of Kyz-Kule These places keep traces of human presence since ancient times. Once upon a time, on the site that is now occupied by the Kyz-Kule castle in the Bakhchisarai region of Crimea (all that is left of it), there was a site of ancient people. Nature, human intervention and the elements, unfortunately, did not leave the landmark of the Bakhchisarai region of Crimea alone.

Belogorsky district, with. Cherry

Ak-Kaya Fortress: Echoes of an Ancient Civilization It is not every day that you get the opportunity to touch the real decrepit history of mankind. By visiting the Ak-Kaya fortress in the Crimea, any tourist will get a chance to see the ancient city, defined by many historians as the capital of the Scythians of that time. This city has been burned more than once since the day of its foundation, and this is approximately the 3rd century BC. BC.

Bakhchisarai district, with. Small Sadovoe

The Syuyren fortress in the Crimea: amazing echoes of the Middle Ages On the bank of the Belbek River, not far from the village of Maloye Sadovoe, the cape Kulle-Burun (translated from the Crimean Tatar as Tower Cape) rises with amazing beauty. If you look from afar, you can see a tower and a defensive wall on its top, ending at the very edge.

Sevastopol, Inkerman, st. Career

Fortress Kalamita in the Crimea: an object of the Middle Ages On the Crimean peninsula there are many amazing monuments of antiquity and especially significant places. They annually gather in their territories thousands of people who are not indifferent to the historical and cultural heritage of their country. We invite you to visit one of these places - old fortress, which is located near the town of Inkerman, in the vicinity of Sevastopol.

Alushta, s. Radiant

Funa Fortress – Contrary to nature and man, the Crimean peninsula is scattered with traces of the presence of history in which man took part. Among the many amazing buildings, Funa Fortress stands out - a fortification that is being destroyed and rebuilt, which at one time served as a defensive line, and now it is just another attraction that is of interest to tourists who have arrived on vacation.

In the heart of the resort Alushta is the ancient fortress Aluston. Local residents are justly proud of this landmark, because few cities in the world can boast of a historical and archaeological monument, which is almost one and a half thousand years old. The fortress was the ancestor modern city and gave it its name in a slightly modified form.

Reserves of Crimea: picturesque corners of pristine nature

All Crimean reserves were created with a single goal: to preserve and increase natural resources peninsulas. Thanks to this, deforestation, shooting of animals and birds was stopped. Many inhabitants and plants are listed in the Red Book. During excursions, you can see how strawberries, pistachios, beeches and relict yews grow.

The most unusual reserve of Crimea is Karadagsky. It covers the territory of the ancient volcano and part of the Black Sea. There is an opinion that the eruption happened more than 120 million years ago, after which it died out. Over time, the surface became suitable for life - representatives of flora and fauna appeared, which you can get acquainted with by visiting the local museum of history and nature.

Other Crimean reserves, such as Bakhchisarai, Karalar, Opuk or Cape Martyan, are no less interesting. Each of them has a unique collection of natural values ​​and deserves attention. Of particular interest are the Bakhchisaray sphinxes of Chukur-Su - smooth stone blocks, the height of which reaches 20 meters.

Leninsky district, Bondarenkovo ​​village

Bulganak mud volcanoes There is an unusual attraction in the vicinity of Bondarenkovo ​​village natural origin. This is a valley of mud volcanoes, whose age reaches 30 million years. Their principle of operation is the same as that of fiery ones - underground gases lift magma up, and in this case, dirt. However, this option is not much safer than lava.

Bakhchisaray, quarter Old city

Bakhchisaray sphinxes of Chukur-Su Crimea is famous for a wide variety of man-made sights, but the natural beauty and uniqueness of the peninsula are incomparable. The proof of this is the sphinxes of Chukur-Su - huge stone sculptures, spread out near Bakhchisaray. Smooth-cut blocks, whose height reaches 20 meters, were formed for many millennia under the onslaught of wind and water.

Leninsky district, natural park Karalarsky

Where time has stopped: Karalar Nature Park This place attracts connoisseurs of diverse leisure activities, which warm water but also contemplation of natural beauties. Everyone who visits here expects vivid impressions and rest for the soul and body. A bit of history and geography Karalar Park extends in the northeastern part of the Kerch Peninsula.

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Bakhchisarai Reserve - an immense museum complex The Bakhchisarai Historical, Cultural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve is considered the most visited in the Crimea. Tourists and indigenous people come here with pleasure to feel the secrets of the centuries-old history and understand how life was on these lands before. The number of attractions allows you to fully appreciate the incredible beauty of these places.

Yalta, Nikita

Nature Reserve "Cape Martyan" Picturesque corners with natural, untouched landscapes are highly respected by fans of ecotourism. This is one of the reasons why thousands of nature lovers go on holiday to the Crimea. This is where the real expanse for the eyes and soul! If you are visiting Yalta or another coastal resort, be sure to visit the Cape Martyan nature reserve, located near the village of Nikita.

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Yalta Reserve - a victory of nature Many guests of the Crimean peninsula visited such sights as Ai-Petri teeth or the Three-Eyed Cave. But not everyone has an idea of ​​the global scale of these territories. All this makes up the Yalta mountain-forest nature reserve, located on an area of ​​​​more than 15 thousand hectares.

Mountains of Crimea: breathtaking and conquering hearts

The brightest and impressive mountains Crimea are located in the south and southeast of the peninsula. Ai-Petri is very popular, you can get to the top of it by car or sightseeing bus, but many tourists prefer to use the cable car - it's much more interesting. Incredible views of Yalta and its surroundings open from above, you can visit unusual caves.

On the territory of the Yalta Reserve is located highest mountain Crimea - Roman-Kosh. It rises to the sky at 1547 meters and it can take up to 6 hours to reach this height. On the way you will meet dense forests, rare plants and animals: tourists often notice mouflons and roe deer.

Chatyr-Dag belongs to the most mysterious mountains of Crimea. The most valuable thing is inside - it's her numerous caves. Fame won Marble and Mammoth. Hundreds of travelers go there every day to properly examine the unusual stalactites and stalagmites and take a photo as a keepsake. There is another amazing cavity - the Bottomless Well, but only professionals can go there.

urban district of Alushta

The Angarsk Pass in Crimea is the most famous and interesting. At any time of the year, the Angarsk Pass attracts with its amazing nature, ecology, a variety of tourist attractions and attractions. It is located between the villages of Privolnoye and Lavender in the urban district of Alushta at an altitude of 752 meters above sea level. It is convenient to get there from anywhere in the Crimea, not only by car.

Wonders of nature: the Chatyr-Dag mountain range in the Crimea The mountain with an unusual trapezoidal shape and a flat top is visible for many kilometers from the eastern, western and southern parts of Crimea. Even the highest point of the peninsula, the legendary Roman-Kosh, is inferior to Chatyr-Dag in this. Beautiful landscapes and amazing cave world This natural monument has long attracted researchers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Belogorsky district, with. White Rock

Mount Ak-Kaya - a miracle from the bottom of the sea The Crimean peninsula is known not only for its climate, man-made sights, but also for its natural beauties. One of these splendors is Mount Ak-Kaya, which is rather unusual in shape and appearance.

urban district of Yalta

The highest points of Crimea: Mount Roman-Kosh highest point peninsulas. The natural object does not belong to the promoted hiking trails and rarely found in travel guides. But everyone who has been here once knows that this is the best option for people who are looking for adventures with bright, memorable moments.

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Unique natural monuments of the Crimea: Mount Ayu-Dag The famous mountain of the southern coast separates Big Alushta and Yalta. It has an elongated shape and protrudes far into the sea, so in good weather it is visible from a distance of tens of kilometers. It is on its southeastern slope that the unique Paradise Park in Partenit, known far beyond the Crimea, is located. Ayu-Dag has long been a symbol of the Crimean peninsula.

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Magic mountain Demerdzhi in Crimea The top of Demerdzhi is called the pearl of the peninsula. This incredibly beautiful mountain is shrouded in secrets and legends. It changes color in the sun and impresses with its natural wonders. The unique Demerdzhi tract is located here and the inexplicable phenomenon "Broken Ghost" is observed. Going on an excursion, you will visit the most mysterious mountain of Crimea and be able to open this veil of secrets.

Caves of Crimea - miraculous treasures of the peninsula

The amazing caves of Crimea are visited annually by thousands of inquisitive travelers. Inside, they are waiting for mysterious labyrinths with unique compositions made from stalactites and stalagmites. In some, they saw a resemblance to fairy-tale characters and even gave them names. For example, in Marble you can admire both Santa Claus and the Ryaba Hen.

Many Crimean caves are well equipped to receive ordinary tourists: comfortable stairs and handrails are installed, proper lighting helps to best view the treasures. But there are also those where only professionals can penetrate - these are Kaskadnaya on Ai-Petri, Soldatskaya and some sections of Krasnaya.

The impressions that tourists receive during excursions to the caves of the Crimea remain in memory for a long time. It is not forbidden to take photos and videos, but only without using a flash. Almost everywhere the temperature stays at around 10 degrees, so you should take warm clothes with you.

Belogorsky district, with. bee

Kara-Murza cave with a gloomy name The vertical type Kara-Murza cave is located on the Karabi mountain range in the Crimea. The name of this natural landmark of Crimea is translated into Russian from Tatar as "Black nobleman". The total length of the mine is 185 m, depth: 133 m, total volume: 52020 m³ - with an area of ​​1400 m². The dungeon has been assigned a 2A difficulty category.

Simferopol region, with. Marble

The gloomy cave of Binbash-Koba in the Crimea sinister secrets related attractions. These include the Binbash-Koba cave, the legend of which is overshadowed by the death of many people. Today it represents a dungeon with a length of more than 150 meters.

Alushta, s. General's

ice cave Big Buzluk The Crimean peninsula offers visitors not only sights created by human hands, but also what the environment itself has been creating for a long time and painstakingly. These include the Big Buzluk cave located in the urban district of Alushta, near the village of Generalskoye. The visit is part of many hiking trails.

urban district of Yalta

Natural and religious landmark of Crimea: Iograph Cave Not far from the city of Yalta, on the southern slopes of Mount Ai-Petri, there is one small but very interesting cave. Iograph is her name. In appearance, this is an ordinary karst formation, of which there are a great many on the peninsula. But the uniqueness of this cavity is that it is a rather unusual Christian temple with a long history.

urban district of Yalta

Geophysical cave: a mystery of the Crimean nature Tourists like to visit various places of the Crimean peninsula and share their impressions. One of the less popular attractions of Yalta is the Geophysical Cave. Why are these depths neglected? It's simple: people choose more comfortable places, and only those who are not afraid of difficulties and low temperatures come here.

Simferopol region, with. Marble

Emine-Bair-Koba cave: a mystery of nature Not far from the village of Marble on the lower plateau of Chatyr-Dag there is an amazing place that annually attracts thousands of inquisitive tourists. This refers to the mysterious cave of Emine-Bair-Koba. The underground world, which opens before the eyes of visitors, takes them 10 million years ago, gradually revealing the secrets of the appearance of each influx.

Bays of Crimea: the best places to relax and contemplate beauty

Numerous bays of Crimea can please us with amazing outlines and picturesque views. They are cozy harbors protected from the winds and have a unique microclimate. Due to this, on their banks there are beach and walking areas, boarding houses and health facilities.

The most famous bays of Crimea are located in Sevastopol and its environs. The largest and most significant of them is Sevastopol, which includes dozens of small bays. She played a decisive role more than once during the defense of the city from enemy attacks, and now large transport ships and steamers with tourists go there.

Among other bays of Crimea, Novosvetsky - Blue, Blue and Green - are especially distinguished. The coast is surrounded by rocks and dense greenery, attracting those who wish to admire the wonderful creations of nature. A popular tourist route passes nearby - the Golitsyn trail, a walk along which will allow you to see several sights at once.

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Chekhov Bay: a heavenly place according to a classic Gurzuf, on the territory of which it is located, is proud of this small but cozy place. After all, it is rightly recognized as an object of cultural heritage of the Republic of Crimea.

Western part of the peninsula

Calm Kalamitsky Bay The west of the Crimean peninsula cuts 13 kilometers deep into the Kalamitsky Bay. The local area is considered a protected area, because it includes many unique ecosystems of aquatic and terrestrial nature. Cape Lucullus limits it from the south, and from the north the Evpatoria Cape performs the same function. The water area of ​​the bay is highlighted on the map of Crimea below.

Leninsky district, with. Novotradnoe

The most beautiful corners nature: Kazantip Bay in Crimea Kerch Peninsula there is a bay of unique beauty - an amazing place, almost untouched by civilization. According to UNESCO, the Kazantip Bay in Crimea is one of the best and most environmentally friendly on our planet. Everyone who has been here once will forever remember its external forms, the richness of the living world and the special, unique energy.

Chernomorsky region, with. Olenevka

Karadzhinskaya bay near the village of Olenevka Sometimes the most ordinary place is enough for a person to have a good rest. Karadzhinskaya bay in the Crimea is just one of these. There are no amazing sights that attract hundreds of tourists every year, but there are excellent sandy beaches, a cozy bay and an excellent location relative to the nearest settlements.

Sudak, p. Merry

Subtropics of Crimea - Veselovskaya Bay There are many interesting places that urge tourists to forget about all the problems and indulge in thoughtless rest on the Crimean peninsula, but the names of some can mislead guests geographically. So trying to find exactly where Veselovskaya Bay is located near the village of Veseloye, many are surprised to understand that both of these places are located at a considerable distance from each other.

Where are the best waterfalls of Crimea?

Extraordinarily beautiful waterfalls Crimea never cease to amaze and delight everyone who dares to visit them. True, when planning a visit, you should find out if it makes sense to go on a journey, because some sources dry up during especially hot periods and, therefore, there will be practically nothing to see. Fortunately, not only guides, but also local residents usually have such information.

Among the Crimean waterfalls, the most popular was Uchan-Su, which is considered the highest - the length of the water stream is almost 400 meters. It is located a few kilometers from Yalta, so everyone who heads to Ai-Petri can admire this unique natural asset.

The rest of the Crimean waterfalls impress with interesting outlines of the rocks along which they descend. For example, Dzhurla, Forest Fairy and Dzhur-Dzhur are located in the most picturesque places. The mountain cascades are surrounded by rich vegetation, which creates a picture of unique beauty. Their visit is part of many excursion routes.

urban district of Yalta

Waterfall Font of Diana: a place filled with romance In Crimea, there are many beautiful springs and amazing water cascades that attract lovers to listen to the murmur of streams and admire the beauty of untouched nature. One of them is the Falls of Diana's Font. Few people know about him, thanks to which these metas managed to preserve their almost original appearance.

Simferopol region, with. Perevalnoe

Waterfall Su-Uchkhan - a source of youth Not far from the village of Perevalnoye, which is located near Simferopol, there is a truly unique place. Seen on the mountain slopes unusual waterfall Su-uchhan. There are enough similar sights in Crimea, but this one has a special charm: looking at it, it seems that several water streams have made their way through the rocks.

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Kozyrek waterfall: Crimea never ceases to amaze us A few kilometers from Sevastopol is one of the most amazing natural creations - the Kozyrek waterfall. It is unique due to the special relief of the rock - you will definitely not find another like it on the peninsula. This is what attracts travelers here who want to see something unconventional and replenish their collection of impressions from the sights of Crimea.

urban district of Alushta

Unique waterfall Geyser In the Crimea there are innumerable natural attractions, when you get acquainted with them, enthusiastic emotions arise - they are so marvelously arranged. Geyser waterfall is one of such wonders. A certain arrangement of stones played a decisive role in the formation of an unusual appearance.

Crimean Natural Attractions: Spring Waterfall There are many unique places on the Crimean peninsula, donated by nature itself. Some of them have become popular and frequently visited by tourists. Others, not so famous, are still hidden from the majority. If you are looking for picturesque corners of untouched nature, where everything looks like it did thousands of years ago, we suggest you make an excursion to the Spring waterfall.

Bakhchisarai district, with. Falcon

Silver Streams Waterfall: a piece of paradise in the forest Many amazing places that fascinate with unsurpassed beauty are hidden in the Crimean peninsula. Among such miracles created by nature, until recently was the Silver Streams waterfall. It acquired such a poetic name only at the end of the 20th century. Until that time, little was known about him. Only a few locals and lovers of hiking in the mountains got here.

Crimean wineries impress with their rich history and interesting drinks

Many Crimean wineries appeared on these lands thanks to the knowledge and work of an amazing person - Lev Golitsyn. The unique climate, soil and terrain provided ideal conditions for growing the best grape varieties. The picturesque valleys were perfect for the creation of vineyards, close to which there were processing points, which made it possible to provide a full production cycle.

The most famous wineries in Crimea are Inkerman, Massandra and Solnechnaya Dolina. Their products are known far beyond the peninsula due to their high quality and excellent taste characteristics. Now tourists are given the opportunity to look at the production from the inside. It is especially interesting to see the famous cellars and visit the tasting room.

Champagne wineries in the Crimea are no less popular. These include Novy Svet, located in the village of the same name, and Zolotaya Balka with its own champagne in Sevastopol, where you can not only taste all the drinks produced, but also dine.

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Solnechnaya Dolina: a modern plant in a unique location The southeastern part of the Crimean peninsula has always attracted tourists with its mild climate and picturesque landscapes. Of particular interest is the village of Mindalnoye in the urban district of Sudak, where a large winery "Solnechnaya Dolina" is located, focused on aging and bottling fine wines.

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Champagne factory "New World": from creation to the present day Many tourists who come to rest in Sudak are waiting for a fascinating journey to the factory of champagne wines. Here you can get acquainted in detail with the history of Russian winemaking in the Crimea, and, having replenished your intellectual baggage, taste collection varieties.

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The Crimean peninsula has been famous for winemaking since the 5th century BC. The first in the production of wine were the ancient Greeks, who used the terrace as a place for growing fruits, and a little later, the Venetians and Genoese introduced a new technology - grapes, began to be planted on plantations. For many centuries, art has been improved, the drink was bought up by the peoples of the Caucasus, the Volga region and the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, which ensured the prosperity of the country.

What can impress the monuments of Crimea?

To the surprise of many tourists, Crimean monuments are not only monuments erected in memory of great personalities such as Griboedov, Chekhov, Kutuzov or Pushkin. They also include unusual sculptures and memorial complexes - Krasnaya Gorka, Sapun Mountain. You can learn about the difficult historical past by visiting the Adzhimushkay quarries.

Of particular value are the architectural monuments of the Crimea, the most famous among them was the Simferopol railway station, and if you go to Balaklava, you should definitely visit the Wrangel mansion and hunting lodge Yusupov. It will be interesting to see Baydar gates near the Chelbi massif and the famous Mithridates stairs in Kerch.

Those who are interested in getting acquainted with the archaeological monuments of Crimea should definitely visit the ancient settlements of Mirmekiy and Nymphaeum in the eastern part of the peninsula. Many excursion programs include visiting the ruins that have survived from those times. Experienced guides can tell the story in great detail.

Sudak, st. Communal

Stele of the Novgorod-Kirillovsky Regiment The Stele of the Novgorod-Kirillovsky Regiment, located on Kommunalnaya Street in Sudak, was solemnly opened in 2017 and is a gift to the city from a local resident Gennady Loboda. The memorial was erected in memory of the regiment that arrived in the city after the annexation of the peninsula to the Russian Empire.

Sudak, st. Lenin

Sudak Liberation Memorial The Sudak Liberation Stele, located on Lenin Street, is part of the memorial complex dedicated to the liberation of the city from the Nazi invaders in 1944. The monument is a 15-meter steel structure depicting a warrior and attacking soldiers.

Crimea fascinates with its pristine nature. Crimean beauty have always been a source of inspiration for many creative personalities. Scenes for many famous and beloved films were filmed here. Beautiful paintings, poems and stories were dedicated to this peninsula, which is called Crimea.

The Crimean peninsula is extremely rich in surprisingly Beautiful places and attractions. Resting on these picturesque shores, do not refuse numerous excursions - around the cities, ancient palaces and temples, modern parks of culture and recreation.

Don't forget to visit the colorful and unforgettable waterfalls and canyons. If you have your own car at your disposal, then all the interesting places of the peninsula will be even more accessible to you. If you like to travel around Russia, then we advise you to read about.

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Sights of Crimea - palaces and fortresses

Legendary Crimea - magnificent landscapes, waterfalls and caves, mountains and sea. The history of this piece of land is full of various events. The military battles unfolding on the territory of the peninsula are reflected in architectural monuments and old fortresses, which still amaze with their grandeur.

The exquisite pearl of the Crimea is the Vorontsov Palace. It seems incredible, but time stops running in the ancient buildings of the palace, surrounded by a paradise park. For a quarter of a century, a German gardener worked on its design. It took twenty years to build the palace itself.

Numerous rooms, and there are more than fifty of them, are decorated with natural stone and wood. All the ancient decoration of the palace premises, including the personal belongings of the count's family, has been preserved unchanged.

Vorontsov Palace inside

Ancient canvases that adorn the walls of the palace rooms allow you to see the respected persons of that era. Now there is peace and tranquility.

This memorable estate is located on the territory of the Salgirke park. A small mansion was built back in 1826. The house got its name not in honor of its first owner Naryshkin, but in honor of Prince Vorontsov. He bought this house in 1834.

The appearance of the building combines both oriental and classical European motifs.

From the European style, here is a not too large terrace that leads to the park, rather original columns and lions made of marble. The east is expressed here by the second terrace, decorated in the Tatar style.

Genoese fortress in Sudak

The Genoese fortress is the most famous of the sights of the Crimean peninsula.

The best knightly traditions of the Middle Ages are reflected in the annual festivals that take place on the territory of the ancient fortress. This is the period when any visitor can put on armor to feel like a real knight.

The Vorontsov Palace and the Genoese fortress are just a small part of the beauties of the peninsula. You can visit not only in summer, but also in winter. Winter Crimea is a real Christmas fairy tale that you can see and appreciate.

Livadia Palace

In Crimea, you will not push through in spring and summer, even in the autumn months it is still crowded there. But for the majority it will be a discovery that the southern coast of Crimea is in high demand and long winter days and at night. If you are still thinking about whether to go to the Crimea in winter, then we will recommend that you definitely do it. Just read what one of the most attractive southern coast palaces looks like in winter - meet the Livadia Palace.

In 1861 there was a simple a private house, it was bought by Alexander the Liberator, giving the order for reconstruction. The house was given splendor and pretentiousness, but it did not become a palace worthy of the imperial family. Then, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Grand Palace was ordered to be demolished, and now Nicholas II rules the ball. He hires the architect Krasnov and gives him the order to build a luxurious palace in a short time. Krasnov did not disappoint - in the fall of the following year, the White Palace appeared in Livadia.

The palace architecture is imbued with the spirit of the Italian Renaissance with incredible admixtures of oriental, Byzantine and even sometimes Gothic features.

In the year 25, Soviet power gives luxury palace at the disposal of the people. So here appears the usual sanatorium for the afflicted. So the Palace would have fallen into disrepair, if in the final year of the war there had not been a conference called the Yalta Conference. It was in the spacious halls of Livadia that Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin walked in gloomy thoughts.

This museum is located on the outskirts of Yalta, at the foot of a cliff. At first beautiful place P.P. Bezrukov, a local resident, liked it. The master carved wooden fairytale heroes and exhibited his creation in a forest clearing. However, the people of Yalta liked the fairy-tale heroes, and in 1970 the clearing became an open-air museum.

In addition to the figures carved by the first master, they were joined by other sculptures made by other craftsmen. The exposition expanded. Grandmothers and mothers have already brought their children to the clearing, wishing that they would also admire the fabulous wooden sculptures.

By purchasing one ticket, you can also see the Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors attraction. More than 200 fabulous figures are located among flower beds and alpine slides. Museum staff help children to understand the numerous fairy-tale figurines.

Kids easily recognize Baba Yaga with a hut on chicken legs, Pinocchio, the famous three pigs. However, fairy tale characters from Ukrainian and foreign literature are difficult for children to recognize.

To get to the fabulous figures, you should take a shuttle bus number 24. An adult ticket costs 200 rubles, a child under 11 pays half, and preschoolers go for free.

Archaderesse - grape paradise

A dozen kilometers from the city of Sudak, almost at the foot of a cape called Meganom, there is a huge plain with numerous hills and picturesque valleys, a feature of which is that in a dry summer this place becomes almost a desert.

This area got its name back in the Middle Ages and began to be called "Arkhaderesse", which means, translated from the Tatar language, "the back of the ravines." In the 19th century, this place attracted the attention of Prince Golitsyn.

His decision was to turn the site into a special vineyard for growing champagne grapes. This territory, where an insane variety of varieties of grapes and almonds successfully grew, occupied almost a hundred hectares. There were such types of grapes as Cabernet, sophisticated Sauvignon, no less unique Muscat.

In order for the products to be stored in the most suitable conditions, wine cellars were built. They were made in a slightly unconventional way - they were not dug directly into the ground, but on the contrary, they fell asleep. At first, the bottom of the future cellar represented a leveled surface of several ravines, then this surface expanded even more and after that they only began to cover the ceiling vaults, which were then filled up.

Such cellars of Archaderess are still in excellent condition and are three stories deep. On the basis of Golitsyn's recipes, the most unique wines are still produced with the names Lunel-24, Madera No. 21, Pink Muscat, and others.

However, despite all the beautiful aspects of this place, the history of its creation and development is far from joyful. After some time, the creator of this grape paradise was completely removed from his managerial position and banned from entering the territory of the estate, and after that, all local varieties of fruit-bearing shrubs were also destroyed.

Almost 100 years have passed since these events, and the vineyards have been almost completely restored. Some wine brands are produced exclusively in these territories: Solnechnaya Dolina, known far beyond the Crimean peninsula.

Water attractions of Crimea

Bakhchisaray reservoir

The Bakhchisaray reservoir is one of the oldest reservoirs in Crimea. This man-made pond was built on the Egizoba beam in 1931.

This magnificent creation of man and nature was created with a specific purpose - in order to engage in regular irrigation and water supply to nearby territories. Now all these almost two and a half cubic meters of capacity are used only for the first purpose.

Near the Bakhchisarai reservoir there is another very unusual place that has become almost phenomenal - this is the Kachinsky Gate, or another name for this place is the Breakthrough Valley. It is also a body of water that is ideal for freshwater fishing.

Now it has been given for temporary lease, and it is specially flooded with many types of fresh fish, and a specialized competition for catching predatory fish is held twice a year.

Waterfall of dead and living water

There is another natural attraction - waterfall of the dead and living water. This place is located near a cave called "Red". Nearby is locality"Passage".

There is also a rocky wall, where two springs gush out from under a huge stone. From one source beats the real living water, the temperature of which is - 80 degrees. Another source gives dead water, with a temperature of no more than 60 degrees. Both sources, as scientists have long noted, have water that is completely different in composition. In the first source, the water is enriched with salts.

Aquapark "Banana Republic"

In the Saki district, near the city of Evpatoria, the most popular Entertainment Center for children and adults under an interesting title " Banana republic».

This water park is truly an unforgettable place, and all because it is located between the very picturesque Kalamitsky Bay and lakes with salt water.

This is a huge area with various water attractions representing the whole entertainment center, built according to all international modern standards of quality and safety. There are more than 25 trendy water attractions.

You can get to this place along the Simferopol-Evpatoria highway right on the Black Sea coast. The park occupies almost 40 thousand square meters of land and 2.5 thousand people can freely accommodate here at the same time.

On the territory there are comfortable places for recreation of park visitors: comfortable modern sun loungers will help you relax and unwind after a busy active day on the rides.

Nearby are boarding houses and hotels, which also contribute to the constant growth of those wishing to visit the famous entertainment venue.

In the evening, the "Banana Republic" is illuminated with bright signs and neon lights, and decorated with light bulbs, signs and lanterns, not only the territory itself, but also attractions, water entertainment carousels and pools.

Adzhimushkay quarries

Adzhimushkay quarries are located not far from the city of Kerch. These are mountain underground workings, which today are considered the most famous memorable places in the history of the Second World War in Crimea.

In the second year since the beginning of the Patriotic War, our troops were forced to leave Kerch to the Nazis. Our troops were surrounded near these quarries and, in order to defend their native lands, they descended deep into the earth and created a military garrison with over 10 thousand soldiers.

Thanks to its endurance, the strictest discipline and organized command, the garrison became a fairly strong military organization. The Germans seized the wells, threw gas cylinders with asphyxiating gas, but this did not break the powerful Soviet army. Only at the end of the year, the surviving soldiers were taken prisoner by the Nazis.

32 years after the end of the Great Patriotic War, a real historical museum dedicated to the defense of these quarries was opened at this place. The very first guests were the fighters who survived those battles.

Here you can see down to the smallest detail recreated places and atmosphere of those times. Of course, everything was created bit by bit according to historical authentic documents, memoirs of veterans of that great war.

There are also mass graves here, to which every year people come to pay tribute to the memory of Soviet soldiers who died for the defense of the quarries, Crimeans.

Ayu-Dag - Bear Mountain

WITH south side warm coast of the Black Sea between two popular tourist cities - Alushta and sunny Yalta, there is a mountain called Ayu-Dag. Another name for it, more common and known to numerous travelers and guests of the peninsula, is Bear Mountain.

Above sea level, this hulk rises more than half a kilometer, and the total area is more than four kilometers squared. Now this area is considered a state reserve.

If translated from the Tatar language, then the mountain has a completely different name - the Holy Mountain. In early medieval times it was the center of the Christian faith. A monastery was built on this mountain, inside of which there were several temples and small settlements of pilgrims.

Bear Mountain is a fairly old peak, over 150 million years old. Almost all Crimeans know the romantic legend about this mountain. It's connected with ancient history the love of two young people whose love was considered forbidden. And the lover turned into a bear, which froze forever in the form of a bear, and then became a cold stone block.

Ayu-Dag has simply unique flora and fauna, there are 577 plant species, 44 of which are listed in the Red Book. Also in the Red Book are 16 different animals that live on the Ayu-Dag.

Other sights of Crimea

In the center of the glorious hero city of Sevastopol, there is an institute engaged in the study of the biology of the young sea depths. On the ground floor of this institute, there is still the oldest aquarium with sea ​​water and inhabitants of the Black Sea. This aquarium has received the status of a real museum.

This maritime museum provides an excellent opportunity for all guests of the city to plunge into the unique underwater life of the Black Sea. Today, 180 different marine inhabitants live and develop here in this aquarium, including turtles, sea urchins, and various types of reptiles, tropical fish, and starfish. And besides this, you can see the most unique reefs, rapans, various algae.

The first hall of this museum is dedicated exclusively to tropical species of fish. Here you can find fish of various colors, sizes and types. Of the most famous, these are: clown fish, predatory moray eels, sea dragons and skates.

Of course, these are guests of other seas who have successfully taken root in an environment specially prepared for them, adapted for their habitual habitat. The next room is inhabited exclusively by representatives of the native Black Sea.

The Swallow's Nest in Crimea was built in 1912 on Aurora Rock.

Arbor of the winds

This pavilion arose in 1956 on the top of Mount Shagan-Kaya at an altitude of 1450 meters and immediately became one of the sights of the Crimea. From here you have a stunning view of the surroundings and the sea.

Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea

Roca can be reached by cable car. From there it opens amazingly beautiful view on the coast.

Submarine base in Balaklava

This museum was opened after the entry of the Crimea into Russia, it used to be a secret underground facility with an area of ​​5000 sq.m.

Tarkhankut Peninsula

Very popular place among tourists, mainly, they come here to go diving.

150 million years ago, the Kara-Dag volcano erupted here, which formed this local unique landscape.

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