Sights of Crimea on the map with descriptions. The most beautiful places in Crimea. Soldatskaya is the deepest cave in Crimea

Crimea, for obvious reasons, is one of the most popular tourist destinations among Russians in 2016. Thousands of tourists come here to enjoy the mild climate of the resort, the beauty mountain landscapes and local attractions. To visit all the iconic locations of Crimea, you will need more than one vacation. And if it’s your first time, it’s important to know where exactly to go for the most vivid impressions of the sunny peninsula.

The portal YUGA.ru has collected the ten most interesting sights of Crimea - and the admiration of tourists for them on social networks:

1. Swallow's Nest- a castle in the Gothic style, which is located on a steep 40-meter Aurora rock on the southern coast of Crimea. This is one of the most visited sites on the peninsula, which is also a kind of emblem of Crimea. Castles with similar architecture can be found in Portugal and northeastern Italy. The castle received its current appearance only in the 30s. last century. Some vacationers noted that the most breathtaking view of the architectural creation is from the sea, so they advise going to the castle by boat. Tourists who have visited here have associations with fairy-tale and mystical castles, and for some it even evokes the atmosphere of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, but in fact, Swallow's Nest is best known for filming in the film "Ten Little Indians."

Address: Republic of Crimea, Yalta, town. Gaspra, Alupkinskoe highway 9A.
Website: http://lasto4kinognezdo.ru/

2. Jur-Jur waterfall- the deepest 15-meter waterfall in Crimea, which became famous in ancient times. Translated from Armenian, “jur-jur” literally means “water-water.” Located at an altitude of 468 meters above sea level in the Khapkhal gorge in Alushta on the territory of the reserve. Nearby there is a cave of the same name and a spacious observation deck. Some people don’t dare swim in icy water, but there are those who are fearless and can plunge into the pools of youth, love and health. One thing is for sure: here you can arrange a good cardio walk for the whole family.

Address: Republic of Crimea, p. Solnechnogorskoe (Alushta district).

5. Massandra Palace- a truly fabulous possession of Emperor Alexander III, similar to the residence of the French Renaissance. Romanesque and Gothic styles, as well as Baroque and Classicism, are used in the decorative decoration of the interiors. The palace has preserved unique household items: handmade chandeliers, a fireplace, mirrors, decorative panels, mahogany furniture. And its well-groomed territory attracts visitors with its ancient garden and sculptures. Some people find the palace cozy and cute, and some even find it “toy-like”. The Imperial Domain is a real find for everyone who strives for impressive shots for Instagram or your own archive: the kind caretakers allow you to photograph everything and from any angle. The palace is located in the Upper Massandra area on the territory of Greater Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea.

Address: Republic of Crimea, Yalta, town. Massandra, Simferopol highway, 13.
Website: http://worontsovpalace.org/?page_id=730

8. Cave City Chufut-Kale- the largest cave settlement in Crimea, which is located on a plateau 558 m high. This medieval city was created presumably in the 5th-6th centuries. like a Byzantine fortification. The buildings consist of ground objects and structures carved into the rocks. Today tourists can see the preserved battle caves, the remains of three streets, a palace, a mosque and a mint, a mausoleum and residential estates. For some, this city is “a refuge from any bad weather,” only with a paid entrance. But this is a museum, so you have to pay.

Address: Republic of Crimea, Bakhchisarai.
Website: http://handvorec.ru/pamyatniki/pamyatniki-arxeologii/chufut-kale/

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10. Vorontsov Palace - the luxurious residence of Count Mikhail Vorontsov, built in Alupka in the 19th century. The palace is surrounded by a magnificent park and is an example of romanticism architecture. Various styles are combined here: from neo-Gothic to neo-Moorish. The palace has 150 rooms, including the front rooms. The residence can be divided into the main and Shuvalov buildings, a library, a clock and western towers, a winter garden, fountains, a palace courtyard, summer terraces and a string of marble steps surrounded by lion figures, leading almost to the sea itself. By the way, Vorontsov and Buckingham palaces have the same architect.

Map golden ring Crimea, circular routes by car and bus along the highway, by off-road vehicles on dirt roads
posted at the bottom of this review.
We recommend your first trip through the “world in miniature” along the circular route Golden Ring of Crimea and recommend a mandatory long stop in Alupka.

Most of the Crimean attractions are located in the southwest, on the ring Simferopol - Bakhchisaray - Inkerman - Sevastopol - Balaklava - Laspi - Simeiz - Alupka - Miskhor - Yalta - Gurzuf - Partenit - Alushta - Angarsk Pass - Salgir Valley - Simferopol. You can get an overview of the Golden Ring of Crimea from any point in 1 day! Of course, you can go in any direction. But we recommend your first trip so that you get to Alupka early. You can return to your place of residence in the dark.

At night, the trolleybus route Yalta - Alushta - Simferopol is also quite suitable. But during the day during the season you will have to give it up - it’s too busy. The highway Simferopol - Bakhchisaray - Sevastopol is suitable at any time of the day. But there are few viewpoints on it. The highest density of attractions is still in the southwest of Crimea.

Circular map car route"Golden Ring of Crimea" - the main route along the highway (red dots), routes for mountain bikes, and motorized off-road vehicles (blue dots).

Separately, over time, we will also analyze routes for off-road vehicles (from mountain bikes to expedition jeeps). But unlike the Golden Ring of Crimea, you cannot cover the route by car along the highway in one day. However, you can do it in a day if you spend part of the route with a bicycle at the beginning or end in an electric train, trolleybus, or arrange for an auto drop-off.

All our routes are also available for travel by public transport. Again, in this case, you won’t be able to get around the Golden Ring of Crimea during daylight hours. You will either need to break it up into loop routes to return to your base point, or spend the night at one of the points on the ring. Apartment bureau agents are always present right at the bus stations around the clock. Inexpensive hostel-type hotels operate directly at bus stations, for example in Yalta.

A list of the most popular attractions in Crimea with photos and logical routes for visiting them is given below.

You can remove or expand some points when planning your vacation in Crimea. It all depends on the time of year, the number of days you have, and transport.

This list contains only those objects that we visited ourselves (I don’t like to write about things that I haven’t seen with my own eyes) and which I recommend that you also visit. And in this article you will find my recommendations on how to create route around Crimea to see how you can more places from this list.

So, let's go...

Sights of Crimea: photos, descriptions, tips for visiting

If you go to Crimea by car, then the first attraction you will have is Crimean Bridge .

The Crimean Bridge consists of two parallel bridges - a road bridge, which is part of the A-290 road, and a railway bridge being built nearby. Total length Crimean Bridge— 19 km.

Well, actually across the bridge we find ourselves in the first city on our route - Kerch .

Kerch

Despite such a good location, tourists often bypass the city of Kerch with their attention, rushing to the more popular places in Crimea that are promoted in guidebooks. But believe me, Kerch is worth a closer look.

Firstly, Kkrch itself is a city with a rich historical past. Its history goes back 26 centuries. And every historical era, every empire that once included these lands left its monuments in Kerch.

Also in the Kerch area there are two national parks, which will be discussed below. Sure, natural beauty these places will not leave you indifferent. Therefore, I advise you to stay in Kerch for the night. For example, here in .

Opuksky Nature Reserve and Koyashskoye Pink Lake

The Opuksky Nature Reserve is located about 50 km from Kerch, on the shores of the Black Sea. Until 1998, the territory of the reserve was closed and belonged to a military base.

I won’t go into detail about the uniqueness of the reserve or the beautiful beaches in this part of the coast. Koyashskoe (or Opukskoe) salt lake— that’s why it’s worth coming here along the local, not very good (and in some places very bad) roads. This lake is also called pink - this is exactly the shade it takes on from mid-April to the end of June.

Karalar Nature Park

This is where I didn’t expect to see such stunning landscapes, it’s on Azov coast !

Feodosia

Another city in Crimea that may not impress you at first, but if you spend time exploring its attractions, it will reveal itself to you in all its glory.

It’s worth coming here if only to visit the museum of the famous painter Aivazovsky . It was the landscapes of Feodosia Bay that inspired him to create many famous paintings.

Read and plan a route around the city:

You can also stay in the city for a couple of days to swim in the famous Golden Beach and go on a boat trip to Golden Gate - beautiful rocks in that area of ​​the coast.

On the way from Feodosia to the next point on our list - Sudak - you can stop by another resort town, the name of which is well-known among tourists - Koktebel .

Here you can literally spend an hour walking along the embankment and visiting the house-museum of the writer Voloshin. But I didn’t notice any special charm in Koktebel. Therefore, I did not highlight it as a separate item.

Sudak: Genoese fortress

The town of Sudak itself is also not amazing. But here there is such a grandiose structure as the Sudak Genoese fortress. Which is well preserved, looks great in photos, and that’s why tourists love it very much.

And half an hour’s drive from Sudak there is an absolutely stunning place - New World.

New World: sparkling wine factory

The small village of Novy Svet is hidden in a beautiful bay:

Chic sandy beach, a gentle entrance to the sea - all this pleases tourists in summer months. But even in the middle of autumn, when the cold wind was already blowing on other beaches of Crimea, the sea was calm here, and the water temperature allowed us to swim.

And right here, in the New World, you have a chance to try elite Crimean champagne , whose history is as impressive as the price tags on the bottles. To do this, you should go on a tour of the local sparkling wine factory:

The founding date of the House of Champagne Wines “New World” is considered to be 1878, when Prince Lev Golitsyn acquired an estate in the area of ​​​​the modern New World and decided to start a new, promising business here - the production of champagne. How much it cost him and what came out of this venture, you will find out during the excursion. Well, and tasting of several types of champagne will pleasantly please the taste buds.

Golitsyn trail

Another attraction in the New World is associated with the name of this man. This walking trail , moving along which will give you vivid impressions, especially in good weather.

Back in 1912, Prince Lev Golitsyn came up with this route to please Nicholas II, who planned a visit to Paradise - that was the name of the New World at that time. The Golitsyn trail was cut into the rocks in such a way as to demonstrate all the beauty of this place: rocks, bays, cape, juniper grove.

To avoid driving after tasting champagne, you can book a hotel in the New World in advance. True, they are not cheap here, but I can suggest a couple good options: boarding house "New World"

Further from Sudak towards Alushta and Yalta you can drive along the coast. But I warn you: the road will be beautiful, but extremely difficult. The dashingly twisted serpentine road will not allow you to accelerate faster than 30-40 km/h, and the road surface leaves much to be desired. Therefore, having driven along this road once, next time we decided to go through Simferopol. It is not so picturesque here, but the speed of movement will be 80 -90 km/h.

From Simferopol we again turn towards the coast. And before reaching Alushta, we find ourselves in yet another amazing place- Valley of Ghosts.

Mount Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts

Mount Demerdzhi is one of the most beautiful and mysterious mountains in Crimea. She is credited with both color transformations and mysterious visions. That’s why the name is Valley of Ghosts.

This is probably the most unusual place in the mountains of Crimea. You won't take photos like this anywhere else:

And from here it’s already a stone’s throw to the next resort - Alushta.

Alushta

Actually, if you have already visited Mount Demerdzhi, then the rest of the attractions of this town can be seen in half a day. Therefore, whether it is worth staying here for the night is up to you to decide. Well, we decided to do it in Yalta.

Yalta

But in beautiful Yalta, one day is clearly not enough for you to see all the most interesting places.

Perhaps this is the city of Crimea that makes you fall in love at first sight. And if you come here, stay at least 3-4 days. Read this article to understand how much time you will need to explore the city:

There are many hotels in Yalta, and in general they are more expensive than in other resorts in Crimea. Recommended: GC YALTA-INTOURIST, Hotel "Alexandria", Hotel Levant 3*

Gurzuf

There are only five museums in this small resort town:

• museum A.S. Pushkin,
• Museum of A.P. Chekhov
• Museum of K. Korovin
• Museum of Cosmonautics (yes, cosmonautics - in Gurzuf!)

And Gurzuf is also legendary rocks Adalary. They are a symbol of Gurzuf.

Well, Gurzuf Bay itself, with white houses running up the slope and narrow streets, reminds me in places of the coast of Italy.

It looks like it, doesn't it?

Massandra

Another place in Crimea that can easily be confused with a cute corner of some old lady in Europe is Massandra :

The village of Massandra is located near Yalta and is the birthplace of Crimean wines.

3 must-see attractions in Massandra:

• Massandra Palace , built for Emperor Alexander III. Each room in the palace has its own style. Here you can see how the princes and emperors of the Russian Empire lived
• Massandra Park . It's quite big. Its pride is the plants that were brought here in past centuries. For example, it grows here arbutus, Himalayan cedar, giant sequoia and other species.
• Winzavod« Massandra" . This business card village This is the oldest wine production plant in Crimea. In addition, its territory is simply huge. Millions of bottles of high quality wine are produced here, including collectible ones. Tourists are told more about all this on a tour of the Massandra wine cellars. Tasting is included in the price of the excursion.

Swallow's Nest

Everyone has probably seen this castle, hanging on a steep 40-meter cliff above the Black Sea, in pictures in magazines, TV programs, the Internet... But all these pictures are nothing compared to reality:

There I also wrote in detail how best to get to this place by car.

Mount Ai-Petri

Another popular object in this part of Crimea is Mount Ai-Petri .

The mountain, whose height is 1234 meters, is popular among tourists for several reasons. But above all, they are gorgeous panoramic views on Greater Yalta. In general, from the top of Ai-Petri you can clearly see all the resorts South Bank Crimea, and the sea from here is visible at a distance of 135 km.

And be sure to take warm clothes with you: the weather at the top of the mountain can “delight” you with a strong cold wind (I was almost blown off my feet...)

Livadia: palace complex

This palace, designed by N. Krasnov and commissioned by Nicholas II, is located on the territory of the luxurious Livadia Park with an area of ​​40 hectares. This is also where the legendary The Royal Path.

It was built in 1909-1911. The architecture of the future palace was inspired by the travel of Nicholas II to Italy, where he was struck by the majestic beauty of Turin and Florence. Architect Krasnov was given the task of designing a palace in the spirit of the Italian Renaissance, but taking into account all the modern trends of the 20th century.

The last time the family of Nicholas II visited Livadia was in 1914, on the eve of the First World War. This palace is also known as the site of the Yalta Allied Conference, which determined the post-war world order.

In Soviet times, until the beginning of the 80s, there was a sanatorium in the palace. Now palace and park ensemble open to the public like a museum. Its exhibition is dedicated to details from the life of the Romanovs. Even if you are not interested in history, visit this place and get purely aesthetic pleasure.

This palace competes with the Vorontsov Palace for the title of the most luxurious residence in Crimea.

Vorontsov Palace

Vorontsov Palace - completely different in style. But it also makes a strong impression. And it is located in the city of Alupka, at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri. Built from volcanic stone - diabase, which was mined nearby.

Until the October Revolution, the castle successfully served as the residence of the Vorontsov family. After the revolution, as usual, it was nationalized and used as a museum (it’s strange that it did not become another sanatorium for proletarians...) Currently, excursions are also held around it.

The palace is traditionally surrounded by a luxurious park, which is also definitely worth a stroll (on your own and completely free):

Balaclava

At a distance of 12 km from Sevastopol there is an amazing bay, and in it a small but cozy town — Balaclava .

IN Soviet times Tourists were not allowed to travel to Balaklava. Balaklava was a closed town built specifically for military personnel and their families. But now this beautiful bay is advertised in all guidebooks to Crimea:

In addition to the wonderful landscapes, this place is worth visiting because of one unique object. This is the Balaklava Naval Museum Complex, which is a complex of underground structures designed for the repair and maintenance of submarines. It was built in 1955-1961 by order of Stalin and until 1995 it was used for its intended purpose. In 2003 it was turned into a museum. Now open to tourists.

A tour of this facility makes a strong impression even on a lady as far from military topics as I am! Read and look at the photos here: Balaclava - why it’s worth a visit.

Other entertainment options in Balaklava include diving, trips on boats, off-road vehicles, ATVs, sea fishing, and sea taxi trips to remote beaches. In general, you can spend the night here. We did just that at the time. I can recommend hotels: Hotel Dakkar, Mriya Hotel, Hotel Listrigon 2*.

Sevastopol

It’s worth setting aside a separate day for Sevastopol. Both in the city itself and in its surroundings there are a lot of diverse tourist attractions:

• Inkerman
• Chersonesos
• Sapun Mountain

Bakhchisaray: Khan's Palace

Bakhchisarai - very ancient city, once the capital of the Crimean Khanate, and it is unlike any other city in Crimea. Today it is charming resort with a real oriental flavor. Ancient buildings in Turkish and Byzantine styles emphasize the origins of the city, and the national Tatar cuisine fills the city with the stunning aroma of spices and seasonings.

Tourists in this town are interested in two objects - XAnsky Palace and famous Bakhchisarai fountain . Both of them were examined by us and described in this article:

You will spend at most a couple of hours visiting the palace and fountain. And then tourists usually go to the mysterious cave city of Chufut-Kale.

Chufut-kale

Visiting this place will require some effort. The cave city, as the name suggests, is located in caves, and the caves are in a high mountain range. You will have to climb there on foot - there are no other options. But after the climb you will be rewarded with a worthy spectacle:

Be sure to visit this town, you won’t be disappointed!

How to see all these places and objects

And now, as promised, I’ll tell you how to plan your trip around Crimea in order to capture your favorite objects along the way.

If you in your own (or rented) car , then you can watch in the order in which they are in the list.

Car rental in Crimea

If you are vacationing at a specific resort, the easiest way to do this is by purchasing the appropriate excursion. Almost all of the listed sites are actively visited by organized excursion groups.

But for some people it will be more suitable individual excursions . There are such options too.

Tourists vacationing in Yalta will have the most opportunities:

For those who stay in Alushta, there are also interesting offers:

There are also good options in Sevastopol:

And this is where I will end my review.

If you know what other interesting places you can see in Crimea, please write in the comments - it will be useful for all of us :-)

Enjoy your travels around the beautiful Crimea, friends, and see you on the blog!

The territory of the Crimean peninsula is famous for its abundance of attractions and very rich history, full of important events related to various states. Interstate wars and conflicts have repeatedly flared up over this geographically invaluable territory. What can we hide here, who didn’t want to own the Black Sea “pearl”.

Informally, Crimea is called “a museum under open air" Unique combination climatic conditions, relief, flora and fauna confirm this. The Crimean peninsula is very popular among immigrants from the countries of the former USSR; they come here in pursuit of indelible impressions of the unique architectural ensemble, beautiful nature, various palaces, museums and historical monuments. The wealth of attractions creates the feeling that an eternity will not be enough to visit them all, so it would be a good idea to first familiarize yourself with the descriptions of the most famous and main ones.

A large number of palaces on the southern coast of the peninsula are of great tourist value; these architectural objects remember Count Shuvalov, the Romanov dynasty, Count Vorontsov and other figures of history. The palaces, which were once the property of Crimean aristocrats, are museum complexes, attracting many guests with the mystery of entire generations.

Vorontsov Palace in Alushta

Vorontsov Palace, located in Alushta (resort city), is on the register architectural monuments and decorates the foot of Mount Ai-Petri. Built in the first half of the 19th century (1848), the palace was summer residence Count Vorontsov, where three generations of the count’s family lived. Nowadays it is a museum-reserve with the famous Alupinsky Park.

Massandra Palace

The Massandra Palace of Emperor Alexander III, which adorns the village of Upper Massandra, has changed its owners several times throughout its history, including: Emperor Nicholas II, Alexander III, and the Vorontsov family. Many famous personalities of the Soviet political arena, such as Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev and Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, were guests of the palace. Guests of the complex can look at the original interior and furnishings of that time. The palace was built in late XIX century and is a branch of the Alupka museum complex.

Swallow's Nest

The Swallow's Nest is a kind of architectural emblem of the peninsula; its image can often be seen on souvenir items. The Gothic style of the building makes it look like medieval castle, and its location on the edge of a cliff offers unique views of the southern coast. Due to its small height, which is only 12 meters, this piece of architecture is recognized as the smallest castle in the world. The initiator of the construction was the German P.L. Steigel, who was inspired by the appearance of the castle located on the banks of the Rhine River.

Kichkine Palace

The Kichkine Palace, built in 1913, was the property of Dmitry Konstantinovich Romanov. The attraction is made in an unusual style with clearly expressed oriental “notes”. It catches your eye beautiful park, stairs to the sea and grottoes for vacationers.

Suuk-Su Palace

The Suuk-Su Palace is located in the village of Gurzuf, near the international children's center"Artek". The building is considered cultural heritage and is included in the lists of architectural monuments. Suuk-Su received its elite status thanks to the reception of eminent guests, attracting them with hydrotherapy procedures, cozy hotels and the availability of electricity. In 1942, the landmark was damaged by fire, but fortunately, after a while, the palace and its unique setting were restored.

Khan's Palace

The Khan's Palace, located in Bakhchisarai, symbolizes the Tatars' idea of ​​an earthly paradise. The palace was built in the 16th century and was once the Khan's residence. Three generations of the Gireev family lived here, each of which left an imprint on the appearance of the landmark, which, unfortunately, was lost as a result of fire and reconstruction in the 18th – 19th centuries. Only in the 20th century was the building restored, and the unique interior images were restored.

Livadia Palace

Livadia Palace is the basis of a palace complex with unique parks and a unique landscape, located in the village of Livadia. The appearance of the first buildings of the complex dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. In 1861 it was bought by the royal family and served them for dacha purposes. Due to the terrifying consequences of the Second World War, the palace and park were turned into ruins, but were restored in 1945.

Museums and exhibitions of Crimea

The Crimean peninsula has more than three hundred museums, including twenty state ones. As a rule, they are located in large cities such as Sevastopol, Feodosia, Simferopol and others. By the way, tourists will not be bored, because the museum complexes are very rich in the number of exhibits on a variety of topics.

Art Gallery named after I.A. Aivazovsky in Crimea

Art Gallery named after I.A. Aivazovsky presents to guests a collection of works, which includes more than four hundred works by the great creator. Here you can see things that belonged to the artist’s family and get a closer look at the history of the gallery. In the thirtieth year of the 20th century, a monument to the artist was erected near the gallery building, on which there is an inscription: “Feodosiya - Aivazovsky.”

Adzhimushai quarries

The Adzhimushai quarries are of great memorable importance; in 1942, local residents and soldiers of the Soviet army resisted the Nazis here for six months. Of the 13 thousand resisters, only 48 people survived. A memorial was erected as a sign of memory to those who died. The heroic defense made a huge contribution to the victory of the Red Army, tying up significant enemy forces.

Object 825 GTS

Object 825 GTS, sometimes referred to as the “Cold War Museum,” is the main attraction of Sevastopol. Tourists have a unique opportunity to look at a former strategic, secret site during the Cold War. Engineers managed to create a structure with special characteristics in a short time. The design is an underground “parking lot” for submarines, capable of protecting against a direct nuclear strike.

Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol"

Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol" is a famous monument in the hero city. Dedicated to the defenders of the city from the assault of the British and French in 1856. The enemy wanted to oust Russia from the Black Sea. The city held its defense for almost a year, after which it was taken.

Alexander Green Museum

The Alexander Green Museum is a building with rooms that look like ship cabins. It tells the story of the famous author, and also introduces the world of heroes from the writer’s works to the guests’ eyes. The museum began its existence in 1970 and is very popular among tourists; creative meetings of writers are often organized here.

Kerch Art Gallery

The Kerch Art Gallery is known for its wealth of exhibits; more than two thousand paintings are collected under one roof. The exhibition began in 1985. Big cultural significance The building itself is included in the registers of architectural monuments.

Monument to the Scuttled Ships

The Sunken Ships Monument is a piece of monumental art completely surrounded by water surface. The memorial is memorial sign events of the 19th century, when the Russian fleet sank its own ships in the Bay of Sevastopol in order to block the approach to French and British ships.

Ancient settlements in Crimea

City of Chufut-Kale

The city of Chufut-Kale is a fortified city located on a high mountain plain near Bakhchisarai. Represents itself ancient settlement cave type, founded in the 5th-6th centuries AD, presumably played the role of a fortification. The road to it runs through the territory of the rocky Holy Assumption Monastery. In the XIII-XIV centuries, the landmark was the “heart” of a small principality, which was under the influence of the Golden Horde; in that era, the Karaite people lived here. In the 19th century, the remaining settlers left here.

Chersonese Tauride

Chersonese Tauride is part of Greek history; the polis, whose existence dates back to the 5th century BC, was the center of a Greek colony. In the 2nd century BC it came under the influence of the Bosporan kingdom, and later became a Roman vassal. Chersonesos has enormous religious value, because it was on this land that the Russian prince Vladimir was baptized, and the first Christians appeared on this territory in the 1st century of our era.

Genoese fortresses

Genoese fortresses are located in three cities of the peninsula: Sudak, Balaklava, Feodosia. In the Middle Ages, forts served as a shield, protecting the Genoese from raids from the sea. In the 16th century, all three fortifications were at the disposal of the Ottoman Empire.

Religious sites of the peninsula

Sunday Church (Foros)

The Sunday Church (Foros), built in 1882 in the village of Foros, is located on a cliff, revealing the grandeur of beauty for Tourists surrounding nature. The sanctuary was erected by order of Alexander III as a sign of memory of the train accident, in which the imperial family miraculously survived. In the post-revolutionary years, a restaurant opened here, which ceased to exist in the seventies. During the Great Patriotic War The landmark served as a refuge for the Foros border guards, who with courage repelled the onslaught of the German invaders.

Holy Dormition Cave Monastery

The Holy Dormition Cave Monastery has a very deep history and is an active men's temple. The monastery began its existence in the 8th century, its founders were Byzantine monks. According to legend, the Crimean Khan himself came to honor the local shrines during the period of Ottoman rule. In 1927, the sanctuary was destroyed by an earthquake; the beginning of restoration efforts dates back only to 1993.

Sights of Crimean nature

In addition to man-made attractions, the peninsula is rich in noticeable and colorful creations of Mother Nature herself.

Ak-Kaya or White Rock

Ak-Kaya or White Rock is a vertical rocky wall that attracts attention from afar due to its white color. It is located near the village of Belaya Skala above the Biyuk-Karasu valley. Many tourists come to see the splendor of this natural wonder and take photos as souvenirs.

Valley of Ghosts in Crimea

The Valley of Ghosts is located in the Alushta region of Crimea and consists of rocky formations weird shape. The attraction is located on the territory of a natural monument whose area is 20 hectares. The peculiar shape of the shadows formed from the stone forms gives this place a “note” of mystery and mystery.

Balaklava Bay

Balaklava Bay represents the consequences of lithological processes, forming a peculiarly rugged coastline, where one of the three Genoese fortresses is located. The development of the territory by the first settlers began in the 8th-6th centuries BC. During the Crimean War, there was a base for the English fleet here, and under Soviet rule - secret base submarines

Pushkin Rock

Pushkin Rock is wonderful corner nature, named after the great poet, the place is perfectly suited to protect yourself from the growing bustle of modern times and enjoy a calm, moderate atmosphere of relaxation. The “pearl” of nature is located in the village of Gurzuf, on south coast peninsula.

Mount Ayu-Dag

Ayu-Dag is a mountain between Big Yalta and Big Alushta, sometimes called Bear Mountain. The height of the mountain range is 570 meters above sea level and has a protrusion into the sea basin of almost 2500 meters. Natural complex is on the list of natural monuments; many old legends and stories are associated with this place.

Sunny path

The Sun Trail is a favorite route for tourists. Sometimes it is called the royal path, apparently because it runs from children's sanatorium in the village of Gaspra to the Livadia Palace. The path is decorated with various sculptures and rare, unique vegetation. Almost 7 kilometers of the miracle (the length of the trail) will not leave any tourist indifferent; the presence of observation platforms opens up unique panoramas of the southern coast.

Adalara Islands

Adalary are two islands of rocky origin in the south of the Crimean coast. Appearance reminiscent of medieval gothic castles. According to ancient legend, these are two brothers who were punished in this way by the gods for their misdeeds. The attraction is important for tourism; once upon a time there was a rocky path leading to the islands, which has not survived to this day due to the influence of the sea.

Red Caves (Kizil-Koba)

Red Caves (Kizil-Koba) is a large system consisting of several caves 2.5 million years old, located in the mountains of Crimea. The name is not accidental, because the color of the rocky attractions is red-red, the reason for this is iron oxides in the composition of the rocks. The child of nature is on the registry natural monuments, the known length of cavernous formations is 25 kilometers in the form of underground labyrinths.

Crimea waterfalls

It is worth noting that the peninsula is also rich in the presence water sources(about two thousand), and lovers of waterfall spectacles will certainly not be left behind, there are many wonderful waterfalls on the Crimean land: Su-Uchkhan, Lower and Upper Yazluar, Three Saints Waterfall and many others. All of them are beautiful in their own way, form photogenic views and definitely deserve the attention of travelers!

Jur-Jur waterfall

Jur-Jur is considered the deepest waterfall on the peninsula; the column of falling water is fifteen meters high, and the width of the channel reaches five meters. The water temperature, even in summer, is not higher than 10 degrees Celsius. The spectacle is truly beautiful, because the flow of water every second is almost three hundred liters, exciting, right?

Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri - mountain peak on the southern coast of the peninsula, it is part of the Yalta mountain forest reserve. History mentions a Greek monastery that was once located here. The attraction is famous for its cable car, which is recognized as the longest in Europe (about three kilometers). When climbing to the top, visitors are treated to colorful panoramas from an altitude of up to 1300 meters above sea level.

Cape Fiolent

Fiolent is a cape located 15 kilometers from Sevastopol and famous for its magnificent landscape, unique flora and fauna. Here is the St. George's Monastery and the famous Jasper Beach, which are connected by a multi-step staircase. Cape is considered favorite place fans of diving, due to the fact that there are no ships sailing here and visibility under water is very good.

Golitsyn trail

Golitsyn's trail - mountain trail three kilometers long, cut down on the initiative of Prince Golitsyn. It was timed to coincide with the arrival of Nicholas II. Nowadays, it is important for tourism and recreation; the location of the attraction has equipped observation decks along walking routes. Located along the coastline and mountain ranges, its length is more than five kilometers.

Nikitinsky Botanical Garden

Nikitinsky botanical garden located near Yalta. This is a kind of scientific complex with an area of ​​tens of hectares; various scientific studies (mainly botanical ones) are carried out on its territory. Founded at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the support of Count Vorontsov and the assistance of the botanist Bieberstein. The first director of the complex was the famous naturalist Steven, who, over the course of 12 years of his work, managed to adapt about half a thousand different plants to local climate conditions. The abundance of colorful floral ensembles touches the most hidden “strings of the soul”, and the peaceful paradisiacal atmosphere makes many tourists return here again and again.

Reserves and entertainers of Crimea

Animal wealth and flora The peninsula in the era of progressive evolutionary processes of a technogenic nature needs reliable protection from their influence. Various nature reserves and sanctuaries have been coping with this for a long time. There are thirteen environmental complexes on the territory, the main of which can be identified: Karadag and Crimean nature reserves, Cape Martyan and the aforementioned Cape Fiolent.

Karadag Reserve

The Karadag Nature Reserve is a property not only of the peninsula, but of all of Russia, located between Sudak and Feodosia and is of scientific value. A special feature of this “pearl” is that there is an ancient, destroyed volcano on its territory.

Cape Martyan

Cape Martyan is the smallest reserve in Crimea, its area is 240 hectares, but despite this, its “shoulders” are entrusted with the task of preserving a special relict sub-Mediterranean forest, the age of some trees in which reaches six centuries.

Crimean Nature Reserve

The Crimean Nature Reserve is one of the oldest reserves on the peninsula; forests and representatives of the animal world living in them are protected on its territory.

Attractions in Crimea for children's leisure

The wealth of attractions in Crimea may also be of interest to the younger category of tourists. Children will be interested in visiting such places as the Livadia Palace, the cable car in Yalta, various waterfalls, the Khan's Palace and the famous Crimean Puppet Theater.
While in Yalta, you can take your children to the zoo or crocodilarium. The Alushta Aquarium will be of interest to school-age children; there are excursions around the small zoo and terrarium. It would be a good idea to visit museums; by the way, there are many children’s museum complexes on the peninsula.
It is definitely worth including in your visit program the Museum of Fairy Tales, where young tourists can see characters from various works; there is a similar complex in the Museum of Brownies (city of Alushta). When visiting Yevpatoria, you can pay attention to the Black Sea Pirates Museum and the Museum of Water Disasters, where children will be told about historical facts navigation. IN big cities The peninsula has entertaining water parks; in Alushta, for example, there is a wonderful dolphinarium, and the benefits of children’s contact with the kindest aquatic inhabitants have long been known. The kids will be able to express themselves in a variety of competitions and attractions.

The Crimean land is a treasure trove of attractions; here even the most demanding traveler will be able to satisfy his tourist needs.

Travelers are now worried about many reasons: exchange rates are rising, prices are also rising, and flights to many countries are being cancelled. What to do? There is a way out - and this is Crimea. Someone who has already been to Crimea returns to their favorite place year after year, while others are just getting ready to discover all the charm of a holiday on the increasingly popular peninsula.

To make the task easier for those who are going there for the first time, or maybe just deciding to renew old memories, we have written this article in which you will find everything useful information about the most popular attractions of Crimea. If this is not enough, and everything has already been studied, then in this case we have an article “10 Most Unusual Sights of Crimea”, which we advise you to take a look at.

One of a kind, the Bakhchisarai Palace is a unique example of Crimean Tatar architecture and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. On the vast territory of the palace there is not only the palace complex itself, but also a mosque, gardens with fountains and museums: an art museum, museums of the history and culture of the Crimean Tatars and, of course, the main exhibition of the museum itself, which includes not only the decoration of the palace, but also an impressive exhibition of cold weapons.

The palace is located, as you might guess, in the city of Bakhchisarai, which is approximately 50 kilometers from Sevastopol and 30 kilometers from Simferopol. You can get to the city by car - from the nearest major cities the journey will take about an hour, but, for example, from Yalta or Evpatoria - one and a half hours, from Feodosia - two and a half. Besides by car, you can get to Bakhchisarai from Sevastopol and Simferopol by buses departing several times a day from the bus station, and by train. The Bakhchisaray Palace itself is not difficult to find in the city; it is located at 133 Rechnaya Street.

The palace's opening hours vary depending on the time of year: in winter, the ticket office is open from 9 am to 5 pm, in summer - from 9 am to 6 pm. A visit to the palace is only possible with a guided tour at a fairly affordable price: 275 rubles for adults and about 150 rubles for students.

Swallow's nest is one of the symbols Crimean peninsula. This one is small, but so reminiscent knight's castle, an architectural monument located right on top of the steep cliff Ai-Todor. Initially, the Swallow's Nest was wooden and only very vaguely resembled modern building. But periodic restorations and reconstructions after earthquakes and wars have done their job, and now you can’t take your eyes off the Swallow’s Nest.

There is a restaurant and an observation deck inside; there are no museums or exhibitions in the Swallow's Nest. The “castle” is located in the south of the peninsula, approximately 15 kilometers from the city of Yalta. You can get there by car or by buses No. 32 and No. 102. In addition, local travel agencies offer access to the attraction by water - by boat or motor ship.

Ai-Petri is the most high mountain in a mountain range located in the south of the peninsula, near the city of Yalta. Its height is 1231 meters. Actually, this figure speaks for itself - it’s definitely worth climbing to the top - for the air, for the view of the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, for the beautiful nature. You can go up on foot, by car or by cable car, which originates in the village of Miskhor on the southern coast.

In winter, in addition to walking and climbing the mountain, you can also go skiing, as many locals do. And in summer there is the possibility of excursions even on horseback. In addition, there are interesting caves and waterfalls along the way, so in order not to miss anything, it may make sense to take an excursion. On the other hand, the “conquest” of Ai-Petri without excursion group gives a completely different, more intense experience.

Minibuses run regularly from Yalta to Miskhor. The cost is 25 rubles, the journey is about an hour.

One of the main attractions of Crimea and the most large waterfall The Uchal-Su peninsula is located 7 kilometers from Yalta, on one of the tourist trails to Mount Ai-Petri, which we wrote about above.

Almost 100 meters, or more precisely 98 and a half - this is the height of Uchal-Su. Powerful streams of water tending to crash against rocky rocks at the foot of the waterfall do not leave anyone indifferent. With one exception. The most popular tourist season in Crimea, that is, in the summer, the waterfall dries up, and there is a possibility that in the hot months you will not see the power that delights tourists and local residents. The best time to visit Uchal-Su is the rainy autumn and spring months or winter, when you can even catch a frozen waterfall, which, although it happens, is quite rare.

The closest tourist trail to Uchal-Su is Taraktashskaya, which is also the most picturesque of all. You can also get to the waterfall by transport: by minibus No. 30 from the bus station in Yalta and by car along the M18 highway.

The surrounding area of ​​Mount Ai-Petri is rich not only in natural attractions and beaches, there are also several interesting architectural structures and museums. One of these attractions of Crimea is the Vorontsov Palace, which is essentially a whole palace complex, consisting of several buildings and a beautiful well-kept park. It was created at the beginning of the 19th century, and in 1990 it was given the status of a museum-reserve.

Visiting the Borontsov Palace can take a lot of time. If you want to walk around the grounds and look at the palace from the outside, plan on it taking from several hours to half a day. Well, if your visit plan also includes an inspection of the palace from the inside, then it’s better not to plan anything else for the same day, the museum-reserve is so rich in various “interests”. In addition, there is a beach in the park at the palace, which will allow you to combine a cultural program with a seaside holiday.

The Vorontsov Palace is located in the city of Alupka, not far from Yalta, on the southern coast of Crimea. You can get from Yalta by minibus No. 32, which stops in the city center, or No. 102, which departs from the bus station. Minibuses No. 107 and No. 115 are also suitable, they just stop a little further - about 15 minutes walk to the palace.

The Palace Museum is open every day from 9 am to 5-5:30 pm. The ticket office closes at 16.15. In addition to the main exhibition, the museum hosts exhibitions that welcome visitors every day except Monday and Wednesday.

Tickets for each exhibition or exposition are sold separately and cost from 50 to 300 rubles per adult and from 25 to 150 rubles per child. Single ticket No.

One of the most prominent artists in Russia has many fans both in his homeland and around the world. The great marine painter became famous during his lifetime, and after his death and to this day, Aivazovsky’s fame is only growing.

In Feodosia, where the artist was born, he himself opened an exhibition of paintings in his own home, which now bears the proud name “National art gallery named after Aivazovsky. It is not surprising that it contains the most large number Aivazovsky's works, and it is also not surprising that most of them were written in Crimea.

Moreover, in the museum you can see not only the paintings themselves, but also the artist’s personal belongings. And the gallery guides will be happy to tell you more about the artist’s work.

The museum is open all days of the week except Wednesday, from 10 am to 5 pm. The box office closes at 4 pm. Tuesday is a short day, so the gallery is open until 2 pm. The price of a ticket with a tour is 250 rubles for adults and 125 for children. The Aivazovsky Museum is located not far from railway station city ​​of Feodosia, on Galereynaya street, house 2.

The ancient Genoese fortress of Chembalo is located on Fortress Mountain in the city of Balaklava, which, in fact, is just a district of Sevastopol.

The fortress, after its centuries-old history, has not been preserved very well, or rather, even poorly. But this does not diminish the interest of travelers who travel from all over Crimea to look at historical monument of this scale.

Today the Genoese fortress is an open-air attraction, free and unfenced. Now restoration and restoration work is being carried out here, since quite recently the already destroyed fortress suffered from heavy rain, which almost collapsed the main tower. But from the hill on which Chembalo is located there is a view beautiful view to the city and the bay of Balaklava.

The ascent begins from the Nazukin embankment. It is better to wear comfortable shoes and stock up on food and water. And at the top you can even have a picnic overlooking the sea, if the weather cooperates, of course.

The westernmost point of the city of Sevastopol is named after Cape Chersonesus, which is definitely worthy of tourist attention. There are many reasons for this: beautiful views on the sea, the lighthouse of the same name, rocky coast (although there is also a sandy beach), but the main reason is the ruins of the ancient Greek city. Agree, where else in Russia can you see the ruins of buildings of this ancient civilization?

Today the cape has the status national reserve called "Chersonese Tauride". And we are pleased with the variety of leisure activities offered by the administration of the reserve. Be it excursions, which are held here free of charge every hour from 9:30 to 15:30. Or be it excavations, in which you can take part by prior agreement. Thematic exhibitions are constantly held here, and lectures are given for children and adults and generally engaged in scientific and educational work.

The Khersones Tauride Nature Reserve is open to visitors daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm. The ticket office closes at 5 o'clock. You can get there from the center of Sevastopol by bus No. 22.

Huge mountain range called Ayu-Dag, or popularly simply “Bear Mountain”, is located in the south of the Crimean Peninsula, dividing Greater Yalta and Greater Alushta. The height of the mountain is 577 meters above sea level, and the far edge is separated from the shore by more than two kilometers, so rest assured, Bear Mountain will not go unnoticed by you and all visitors to Yalta.

Today it is an iconic natural monument of the Crimean peninsula, which also boasts the ruins of a medieval settlement. Archeology lovers will be pleased.

The mountain is dotted hiking trails and paths that are simply impossible to cover in full in one day. Ayu-Dag has a very diverse flora and fauna, so you are guaranteed to be delayed due to admiring strange plants. Several species of animals and plants on Bear Mountain are listed in the Red Book, so be respectful of nature. However, it is worth doing this always and everywhere.

Entrance to the reserve is through a checkpoint from behind the sanatorium located here, but the entire fence is riddled with holes, which tourists successfully take advantage of.

Nature reserve Karadag is an amazing combination of unearthly landscapes, interesting story, full of legends and myths, a rich flora and fauna and a long-extinct volcano. It is located in the southeast of the Crimean Peninsula, half an hour’s drive from Feodosia. There are hotels on the territory of the reserve, which is ideal for those who do not want to limit their visit to one day. And there are many such travelers, because the total territory of Karadag is almost three thousand hectares on land and sea.

You can take a guide and start exploring the reserve on foot. Moreover, if you ask, the guide will not refuse to show not only the most popular routes, but also protected trails.

And many tourists choose another way to explore Karadag - from the sea. Boats and motor ships go here from Sudak, Feodosia and Koktebel, and the views of the coast are such that, without exaggeration, they are breathtaking. Well, as a bonus, you will see Shaitan-Kapa (Golden Gate) - a rock shaped like an arch sticking out of the water. Sometimes ships even sail right through the arch.