Where you should definitely visit in Crimea. Why go to Crimea - what to see, where to relax? White rock Ak-Kaya
Crimea has always been considered one of the most beautiful resorts peace. The peninsula is full of natural and historical attractions that attract tourists from all over the world. There are places in Crimea that every person should visit. Today we want to show you the most beautiful places in Crimea!
This pond is one of the the most beautiful places Crimea. The color of the water is truly emerald. Once you take a dip in this lake, you immediately feel as if you are in heaven. The water in it is crystal clear.If you want to make the most of your vacation and get a lot of pleasant sensations, you should definitely visit this fabulous place Crimean peninsula.
This very interesting and beautiful landmark of Crimea consists of clay rocks. Hundreds of years ago it was quite large. Over time, the water and rain that washed it significantly reduced the size of the cape.
It received the name “Chameleon” because it changes its shades more than twenty times during the day. In the morning you can observe a bluish tint, in the evening it can change to golden. You can watch this fascinating picture of Crimea all day long and simply admire the play of the sun's rays on the amazing rocks.
Swallow's Nest is one of the most beautiful places Crimea by the sea is the great pride of the peninsula. The architectural structure is very reminiscent of an ancient castle, which is located on high cliff. At the base there is a bay and a pier. Currently, the building houses the Swallow's Nest restaurant. Here you can taste delicious dishes and also admire the wonderful view of the sea and everything south coast Crimea. There are also exhibition halls here that will tell you about the history of Crimea.
You can get here by taxi or public transport, but you will get more pleasure and impressions from a boat trip.
4. Waterfall Jur - Jur
Waterfall Dzhur - Dzhur is the most powerful and full-flowing waterfall in Crimea, and in addition very beautiful. Its name translates as “ever babbling”. The height is 15 meters. The flow of water is so powerful that even in the most severe drought it does not dry out. The water is crystal clear, but you should not swim in it, as stones fall along with the flow of water. Therefore, it is better to admire them from the outside. The waterfall is located in a very picturesque area of Crimea. You will get a lot of pleasant impressions.
In this magical place of Crimea, you can observe unique plants and trees, shrouded in fog, which is formed as a result of water splashes.Not far from the waterfall there is the cave Dzhur - Dzhur. Its length is about 800 meters and its depth is 22 meters. This most interesting place also surrounded various types trees. A trip here will give you great pleasure.
The Valley of Ghosts is one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. Mysterious area presented big amount rocks of various shapes. Some of them are very similar to the figures of people and animals. If you watch the figures for several hours, you can see what amazing shapes the shadows take, falling from the rocks and moving. That is why local residents they call them ghosts.
The most famous was the twenty-meter rock, which was given the name “Bust of Catherine”. Watching from afar, you can see the image of the queen sitting on the throne. Unfortunately, if you get closer to her, this image disappears, but still remains mysterious.A walk through this valley in Crimea, created by nature itself, will not leave anyone indifferent.
This is a unique Crimean natural reserve, occupying a vast territory. Plants and animals listed in the Red Book are presented here. You can go on an excursion here only if accompanied by staff along a separate eco-trail. The reserve contains about three thousand plant species and about six thousand species of animals, fish and reptiles.
Semi-precious stones were mined not far from the reserve in 1927, but this activity was stopped due to the demands of residents.
There are observation decks from which a stunning view of the mountains and rocks opens. The most famous of them are Ivan the Robber, Devil's Finger, and Golden Gate.There is another way to view the reserve - along the sea trail. It also runs throughout the entire protected area.
The Love Cup is a natural structure that resembles a bathtub. It contains crystal pure water, which comes from open sea through a small tunnel. This beautiful place in Crimea is popular among young people.
It has long been believed that if a couple jumps into a bowl, holding hands and they do not open, then this is a sign of a happy, complete harmony of family life.Although the water in the reservoir is quite cold, this does not stop anyone from visiting the most romantic corner of Crimea.
Another beautiful attraction of Crimea is the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. It occupies a huge territory that cannot be covered in the whole day. Several thousand plants and shrubs are grown here. There are entire plantations of beautiful flowers and a cactus garden. Flowering can be observed here all year round, with a parade of tulips, then roses, lilies and chrysanthemums.
Also on the territory there is the most famous square, on which there is a very beautiful swimming pool. There is a resting place for visitors here. On the other side there is a sculpture of the goddess Flora.
One of the most beautiful places mountain Crimea is the top of Mount Ai-Petri. From above you can admire picturesque meadows and cliffs. In addition, this is the most foggy and windy place on the peninsula.
Leads to the top of the mountain hiking trail, however, it is better to get there by cable car. To enjoy the heavenly views down, it is better to go down on foot. The road is laid all the way to Yalta.
10. Bay in Balaklava
The real decoration of the Crimean town of Balaklava is the bay. Since ancient times, it has delighted the eyes of travelers and protected local residents from enemies. Near the bay is ancient fortress Chembalo.
The bay is surrounded by mountains that protect the city from winds and strong waves. This place is considered the best in Crimea for yachting. On the right bank of the bay there was a secret submarine repair plant, now converted into a museum.
11. Genoese fortress (Sudak)
In fact, it was once a fortress and protected the locals from the invasion of foreigners. Now only a part of this medieval structure remains, but looking at it, it will be possible to imagine what the area looked like during Byzantine times, because it was in the 6th-10th centuries that the first fortifications appeared.
12. Vorontsov Palace (Alupka)
It is also called the “pearl of Crimean architecture,” and for good reason. This majestic Crimean building in the neo-Moorish style is striking due to its facade - what can we say about the interior design?! The palace is surrounded by a wonderful park with neat alleys, fountains and many types of well-groomed vegetation. It was designed by the talented botanist Karl Kebach. But the building itself was erected according to the design of Edward Blore - he also took part in the planning of some areas of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
13. Chersonese Tauride (Sevastopol)
In 2013, this place in Crimea was included in the UNESCO list. The ancient Greek colony was founded in 422-421 BC. The remaining ruins will tell you a little about the Crimean peninsula and its history. The amphitheater has even been partially preserved here, and after walking through the ruins, you can try to imagine how the Greeks, Romans and other peoples - the predecessors of the local inhabitants of Crimea - wandered through these same places.
You should definitely visit these and many other beautiful sights of Crimea during your trip to the peninsula. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world where you can simply relax, enjoy nature or take great photo sessions.
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Greetings, our readers! We have again prepared an article about travel for you. Or more precisely about the wonderful Crimean peninsula. Yes, we have already published several articles about Crimea, but nowhere have we really provided a list of places that should definitely be perceived by you as “I want to see, touch and take a closer look,” so we’re correcting ourselves!
Today we will tell you about what to visit in Crimea in order to remember your vacation for a long time and stock up on bright positive impressions, which will warm your soul in difficult moments.
We have prepared 11 places for you where you definitely won’t be disappointed.
Balaclava
A small area in Sevastopol, which is located 20 kilometers from the city center. The main attraction is the bay in Balaklava, which is the most beautiful in the world and convenient for the arrival of ships with goods.
Resort area
On this moment This popular place recreation, which multiplies its status every year. You see the photos for the first time and already want to get there, spend a couple of days in a hot and bright place.
A mandatory part of the holiday is a boat and riding on it in the open sea to explore the shores and wild, interesting beaches.
By sea you will have a view of unique feature Fiolent beach, which attracts tourists with its cleanliness and beauty. It’s difficult to move on the ground because you encounter stones and boulders, but moving through expanses of water is fun and fast.
They say that St. Petersburg must be viewed from the water, so the bays of Balaklava must be viewed from the sea.
Here a large number of memorable places that are a must-see, we will talk about this a little later. Near the bay is the hero city of Sevastopol, the south of the Crimean peninsula, Bakhchisarai - a territory where there is not enough life to explore the surrounding beauty.
The brightest and tourist place Nazukin embankment is considered. From here you can look at the amazing mountain ranges of the peninsula and fortress ruins. The street is decorated with private houses, as if built from openwork ribbons.
It’s pleasant to walk along the narrow streets of Balaklava in any weather; it seems that you are in another century, in another era, in another country. Besides, this best vacation for those who love active pastime: fishing in the sea, riding ATVs, diving or kayaking.
A must-visit is the local restaurants, which will offer delicious Black Sea cuisine and add local flavor to your vacation.
Attractions
As soon as they start talking about the sights of this territory, they immediately talk about Chembalo fortress– a legendary and famous city symbol.
The towers go into the sky and are visible from any place in the city, thereby creating a unique urban topography. The Genoese, who laid the foundation for the history of Cembalo, settled in the port at the end of 1348.
They united into a colony and decided to start construction big fortress, the foundation for which they used the building that the Greeks left behind.
The top mountain range became a city point - Verkhniy, when in big castle resided at the consulate. Below is the fortress of St. George, whose territory was marked with powerful walls and tower complexes that reach a length of 19 meters.
The reliable coverings that the Genoese came up with did not save us during the raids. There was no quiet time around Chembalo. The topmost tower is considered the “Donjon”, with its help you can easily see Balaklava Bay, as well as panoramic view southern coast of the mountains.
See this place and understand for what purpose a large number of exciting tribes wanted to have Balaklava in their bins.
At the beginning of the 20th century, when the status of the resort was “peaceful”, Balaclava was designated for military purposes. In the Soviet Union, a building was built on this territory that is considered invulnerable to the effects of atomic weapons; it is called an underground plant for repairing a submarine.
The GTS was built in a deforested mountainous area near Chembalo. The canal stretches 600 meters underground, and it itself connects the bay and the open sea space, so that boats can move freely renovation work, both underwater and above water.
It is considered a religious building St. George's Monastery, which was first mentioned in books in 1579.
It is breathtaking because the building is located at an altitude of 200 meters above the cliff, creating a feeling of floating above the rock massif and the expanse of the sea. Writers were invited here, so the place was valued and considered great.
Holy Apparition- a rock that is located in the sea near the holy shore, which makes it possible to reveal the construction of the monastery, which was mentioned above.
Legends say that at the end of 890, a fishing boat from Chersonesus was caught in a storm, such that it is impossible to tell in a fairy tale or describe with a pen. They were hanging by a thread from final death, they actively prayed, thanks to which they remained alive because the storm had subsided. The figure of St. George the Victorious appeared above the rock massif, and the fishermen pulled themselves up onto the rocks, where they discovered the icon of the saint.
Cape Fiolent The beauty is not inferior to other attractions. In ancient times, the Church of Artemis was located here, where the daughter of Agamemnon sat in captivity. Many legends of the Crimean Peninsula stretch from Cape Fiolent.
By the way, Agamemnon’s daughter was pulled out by Orestes and Pylades; the rocks off the nearest coast have their names. Cape Fiolent is the most beautiful corner, recognizable anywhere by its yellow-brown flowers.
Another local legend says that the cape was called “Tiger” because of its color. This is so because in the sunset rays the outline of a tiger's skin appears.
Of course, Crimea is, first and foremost, a sea, which means that the first entertainment after swimming should be going out to sea on a boat or boat.
The city is notable for the fact that it is located in a kind of mountain pocket, so it is not visible either from land or from water.
Balaklava Bay itself will already leave in your memory unforgettable experience. Right there on the embankment you can negotiate with the fishermen or owners water transport and go out to sea. You can go to Cape Fiolent or Cape Aya, which are rich in various grottoes.
The walk can be combined with fishing or swimming. Well, in Balaklava itself, it is undoubtedly also worth a look at the submarine museum, which has both a land part, and you can take a boat ride to the “settlement areas” of submarines.
Golitsyn trail
The sea is an unforgettable landscape, and you will undoubtedly be able to collect a collection of such landscapes in your memory by walking the Golitsyn path.
The Golitsyn Trail is one of the most beautiful places not only in the New World, but also in Crimea in general. Picturesque landscapes and fantastic views from the mountain tops can conquer any heart.
It is believed that the “father” of the trail was the famous Prince Golitsyn. However, few people know that it appeared long before this time. When the Crimean Tatars ruled these lands, the trail received the name – the road of infidels.
Why the road of the infidels? The Tatars believed that there was a church in the mountains where Christians, that is, people not of their religion, went.
But it was Prince Golitsyn who revived and improved the trail in 1912. He did this on purpose, on the occasion of the arrival of Nicholas II and his imperial family.
Therefore, the prince ordered to make the road convenient, to build stone stairs and observation platforms. And in the depths of the mountains, vaults were built where he hid his unique wines.
A visit to the Golitsyn trail is definitely worth your time.
In general, the walk is not very long, only a few kilometers, but you will have to walk through mountains and rocks, where at almost every corner you want to linger for a few minutes to admire the beauty surrounding nature, take some photos or just relax after a difficult climb.
The Golitsyn trail starts from northern slope Koba-Kaya mountains. This mountain is otherwise called Peshternaya because of the many natural grottoes and caves formed as a result of the influence of the sea and the uneven movement of limestone rocks.
The route ends near Cape Kapchik. Being an attraction in itself, the Golitsyn trail has several other places that make it a real miracle of Crimea.
— Grotto of Chaliapin (Golitsyn)
— Tsarskaya Bay
— Juniper Grove
— Cape Kapchik and Turtle Island
Mangup-Kale
If we are already talking about landscapes, then for a beautiful panorama of the Crimean mountains you should climb Mangup-Kale, which is 20 kilometers from Sevastopol, in the Bakhchisarai region of Crimea. Nearest locality– village of Krasny Mayak.
This medieval city is built on inaccessible ridges Crimean mountains, known as Baba-Kaya, Mount Mangup.
The cave city of Mangup-Kale was previously a powerful defensive fortification, which combined natural conditions and man-made fortifications in the form of towers and walls.
Mangup-Kale is so ancient that scientists still cannot name the exact date of its foundation.
Presumably, the city was built in the 6th century AD. But some scientists say that the first buildings appeared here long before the birth of Christ - in the 3-4 centuries BC.
Secret passages and catacombs, ancient monasteries, a fortress and stunningly beautiful mountain landscapes - all this is the cave city of Mangup-Kale in Crimea. Today it is the largest monument of its kind located on the peninsula.
The cave city, like a giant, today rises above three green valleys at once.
From historical places The citadel built by the Theodorites is best preserved. In the center of the fortress wall there is a jonjon, which not only served as a defensive structure, but also Peaceful time served as a palace. Here you can see the ruins of the temple - the octagon.
Next to the fortress wall there is a majestic tower - a symbol of Turkish architecture. Nearby you can see the barracks and guardhouses.
But the most interesting thing is the man-made caves located on Tekshli-Burun. Some of them can be reached down steep stone stairs.
It's useful to know that not only cave city and this city is famous for its fortress walls historical monument on a mountain plateau.
Thus, on the territory of Mangup there are 15 pure springs. And just a few kilometers away lies the most beautiful artificial Maiden Lake, which appeared here in 1984. At the bottom of the reservoir you can find blue clay which has medicinal properties.
Here you can go fishing, ride horses and taste local cuisine in small restaurants.
The views from the top of the fortress are breathtaking, and many tourists take amazing panoramic photos here.
Marble Cave
If we are already talking about caves, then without a doubt you should visit the largest cave of the Chatyr-Dag mountain range, “Marble”.
Directly in the cave itself, you can choose the route that suits you or explore everything.
Here you will find:
- Fairy tale hall, where you can stone sculptures see different creatures
- Tiger passage, where you can see the remains of ancient animals found here
- Pearl lakes, deep in the caves.
Not far from Mramornaya there is also the Emine-Bair-Khosar cave, which some tourists consider to be one of the most beautiful cave in Crimea.
Monastery caves
Another exciting experience of your summer in Crimea can be the monastery caves.
The Inkerman Cave Monastery, the Holy Assumption Cave Monastery, the Chelter-Marmara Cave Monastery, the Shuldan Cave Monastery will amaze you with their energy, which will not leave you indifferent.
Chersonesos
Not far from Sevastopol lies Tauride Chersonesos, where the ruins of ancient buildings are perfectly preserved.
It is impossible to convey in words the feeling that covers everyone who goes along the main street of ancient Chersonesos to the shore to the pier where galleys from Byzantium and Rome moored. As soon as you close your eyes, the screams of street vendors, the creaking of mooring ropes, the clatter of loaders and the swearing of guards make their way through the cries of seagulls.
And the eternal sea still carelessly splashes its waves over the pebbles, as if 25 centuries had not passed over it, and in the agora near the temple new citizens still swear an oath of allegiance to the great city.
The territory of the Chersonesos Historical and Archaeological Reserve is completely included in the List world heritage UNESCO and especially valuable cultural heritage Russia. Domestic and foreign expeditions are constantly excavating here, making new discoveries every year.
The most valuable artifacts are exhibited in the Hermitage and the Chersonesos Museum, founded in 1892. But the most interesting exhibition is located under open air- streets, towers, inns, a forge, a winery, basilicas of the ancient city, telling about the daily life of ordinary citizens.
You can walk around the ruins endlessly, but it is difficult for a modern person to understand the life of the Chersonesos, so it is better to join a tour conducted by museum staff.
Excavations are carried out not only on land; divers from the country’s only department of underwater archeology have discovered at the bottom the remains of sunken ships, piles of amphorae, lead anchor rods and stones, ruins of piers and port buildings.
Here you can plunge into the sea at your own risk; entering the sea here is difficult and not everyone can do it. And also look for ancient coins with images of the Virgin or Hercules. And if you can’t find them, you can go look at those already found in the local archaeological museum.
Valley of Ghosts
Undoubtedly, it is worth visiting the most mystical place in Crimea - the “Valley of Ghosts” not far from Alushta. The valley amazes with its beauty and uniqueness of the huge number of intricate stone figures. Many of them resemble human statues, others resemble birds and animals.
The natural monument is located in the south of the famous Mount Demerdzhi. This is the second name of the mountain, it means “blacksmith”. The first was “Funa”, which translated means “smoking”. Therefore, perhaps the legend circulating about the valley is not fiction at all, but real story from antiquity.
Scientists have slightly different opinions regarding the appearance of the valley. Some of them believe that there used to be a sea or an ocean here. At the same time, this theory was neither refuted nor confirmed.
You can try to walk through this fabulous stone kingdom inhabited by unusual “inhabitants”.
True, experienced tourists warn that they need to walk at some distance from the sculptures, since the weathering processes continue, as a result, many figures change their shape in front of the amazed guests.
The second option for excursions from Alushta through the Valley of Ghosts will also be of interest to fans active rest. Not far from this place there is a horse base. Here, among the various offers interesting for tourists, horseback riding through amazing natural landscapes is available.
Tourists prefer to come here for at least a few hours, because it is important not just to look at the fabulous sculptures, but also to see as much as possible.
The Valley of Ghosts is reminiscent of an extraordinary theater, since when the lighting and time of day change, the figures begin to “come to life”, change shape, outline, color and, it seems, even shape. It seems that this place lives its own special life!
In the Valley of Ghosts there is the famous Nikulin nut; remember in the film “Prisoner of the Caucasus” he threw nuts at Shurik?
The famous “Varley” stone is also located here, on which in the same film she danced and sang “Somewhere in the White World.” Other equally famous and beloved films were filmed in these parts: “Hearts of Three”, “Sportloto-82”.
Malakhov Kurgan
Malakhov Kurgan is a proud and silent witness of the two heroic defenses of Sevastopol during the Crimean and Great Patriotic Wars.
They began to call the height “Malakhova” in the mid-19th century. At that time, the house of military sailor Mikhail Malakhov stood on the slope; he faithfully served the Russian fleet for 47 years.
People turned to him for advice, requests, and resolution of disputes. People said among themselves, “Go to the mound, to Malakhov.” Gradually the name stuck.
Malakhov Kurgan, located in Sevastopol, will enchant you with its atmosphere of calm and tranquility, and at the very top you will see an excellent panorama of Sevastopol. This place is now very popular among city guests.
In addition to military attributes, Malakhov Kurgan is surrounded by a beautiful park. Many trees and shrubs grow here.
Some of them were landed by heads of various states, representatives of official delegations, Soviet rulers, pilots and cosmonauts, for example, Ho Chi Minh, Gagarin, Voroshilov and others.
But one tree in particular attracts the attention of tourists. It is very beautiful and stands in the center of a small fence. This is an almond tree. It is already about two hundred years old, and it witnessed both defenses of the hero city.
It is interesting that the landmark of Sevastopol, Malakhov Kurgan, is known not only in Crimea. The names of streets and metro stations in Russia, France and Great Britain are dedicated to him. Malakhov Kurgan is one of the memorable and heroic pages of the city of Sevastopol and the history of Crimea.
Ai-Petri
Lovers of heights and beautiful views should definitely climb to the top of Mount Ai-Petri. The name of the massif is often associated with the medieval monastery of St. Peter (the name is translated from Greek exactly like that), the remains of whose buildings are still preserved at the top.
But there is another legend that tells the story of the peculiar Crimean Romeo and Juliet. The beginning is like Shakespeare's: two lovers whose parents forbade them to be together. The young man and the girl decided to commit suicide in order to be reunited in the next world, and climbed the mountain to throw themselves off the cliffs.
And then the development of the plot took a different path. It turned out that the convenient platform at the top was very small and there was no way two people could fit on it; they would have to jump one at a time. The young man, as befits a man, stepped into the abyss first and crashed on the rocks.
And the girl, seeing that death was not as romantic as she thought, changed her mind. The guy from the legend, naturally, was called Peter, and the name of the mountain is explained as an imitation of the cry of a girl who saw the suicide of her loved one.
Since then, men in Christian countries have always tried to let the ladies go first...
This is where the longest one in Europe is located, and this fact in itself attracts attention.
But if you are an amateur hiking, then you can also climb the mountain along the Botkin trail, then you can safely consider that you have conquered this mountain peak.
Volcano Kara-Dag
Kara-Dag (sometimes spelled Karadag) is a unique mountain-volcanic massif. It is located on the southern coast of Crimea between the villages of Koktebel and Kurortnoye.
A very, very long time ago, in the Jurassic period, when dinosaurs ran around the Earth, and the single supercontinent Pangea was just beginning to break up into separate continental blocks, Kara-Dag was an active underwater volcano.
Today, this is the only geological site in Europe where you can see with your own eyes traces of ancient volcanic eruptions, and the subsequent processes of weathering and erosion that have shaped this landscape over the past one hundred and sixty million years.
Kara-Dag is the most beautiful and photogenic place in Crimea. But this place is known not only for its amazing beauty.
On the slopes of Kara-Dag, over thousands of years of evolution, a special natural complex, which includes extremely rare and partially endemic species of flora and fauna.
A significant part of them is listed in various Red Books, and the entire territory of the massif is part of the natural reserve of the same name. Due to its protected status, access to its territory is only possible as part of an organized excursion.
This area is especially picturesque in the spring, when everything around begins to bloom.
Gazebo of the winds
The Gazebo of Winds in the vicinity of Gurzuf is one of the most romantic and picturesque sights of the entire southern coast of Crimea. It is located on top of the lonely Shagan-Kaya rock, like a falcon’s nest.
By the way, translated from Crimean Tatar “Shagan-Kaya” means “falcon rock”. It's not that easy to get to, but it's worth it.
The Crimean mountains with Ayu-Dag, a significant stretch of the Black Sea coast - all this amazingly opens up to the eye from here and is visible for hundreds of kilometers, clearly in full view.
Such places are capable of enchanting with the grandeur of the views that open up and seem to surround you from all sides in natural grandeur and indescribable beauty, breathtaking and exciting the imagination.
From an altitude of more than 1000 m above sea level, on the top of a mountain, in a gazebo or next to it, everyone has a unique opportunity, being in one place, to see the whole Greater Yalta and a significant part of Southern Crimea.
How to get there?
The most convenient way of transportation to the peninsula is to fly to the city of Simferopol, and from there to the desired location by bus or taxi.
For online booking air and train tickets, as well as hotels and tours, you can use the site "Ozon.Travel".
Here you will receive information about payment for the order and delivery of tickets, tariffs, and availability.
You can also get to the peninsula directly by bus departing from Moscow or one of the cities in southern Russia, as well as by your own car.
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Crimea is not only a point on the map rich in historical events. It is also a beautiful, diverse nature, making the peninsula the best place for recreation and tourism in the USSR, during which Crimea was rightly called the “All-Union Health Resort”. In those days, up to 8 million people annually vacationed in more than a hundred sanatoriums in Crimea. It will take more than one month to explore all the sights of the Crimean peninsula, but I bring to your attention 14 places that are definitely worth visiting.
Perhaps the most famous building on the Crimean peninsula can safely be called the Swallow's Nest. Designed in Gothic style, this castle looms fearlessly over the sea. However, this building has only looked like this for a little over a hundred years. The stone palace was built only at the beginning of the twentieth century. Until this time, on the site of the modern Swallow's nest there was a wooden house.
Immediately after construction, the palace was surrounded beautiful garden, but most of it was destroyed during a strong earthquake. Miraculously, the architectural monument survived.
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 ranges from 300 to 600 rubles per person.
This lighthouse is located in the village of Gaspra on the cape, which gave it its name. This monument is rightfully considered important for the development of the entire Russian fleet. By order of Admiral Lazarev, the 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 regularly runs from Sevastopol towards the cape. However, getting to the lighthouse is not as easy as it might seem. It is a military facility, and no one will give tours of it.
Access to the lighthouse is only possible with a special pass, which you need to stock up on in Sevastopol.
This unique building was built in the mid-nineteenth century in Sevastopol. It’s 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 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 for airing books from the Maritime Library.
The Tower of the Winds is located in the center of Sevastopol, on Frunze Street, 8. Visiting the architectural monument of regional significance is now free.
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 not miss the large stone bear, which lowered its face into the sea. He tries to drink all the water in order to return the lovers who decided to flee from him across the water.
Bear Mountain traces its history back to very ancient times. According to various sources, it is about 150 million years old. It may be interesting for tourists because it is here, in this unique natural area, that rare animals and plants live. Apparently, their patron is the same big bear who keeps trying to drink the sea.
From all the cities of the Crimean coast you can get to the climb to Ayu-Dag by regular buses that go to Yalta or Alushta.
In Feodosia there is a huge stone giant– Tower of St. Constantine. Its age makes it surprising that it has not yet been completely destroyed. It was built in the thirteenth century, at a time when the Genoese considered themselves masters of Crimea.
Initially, the tower was used to store weapons and was not called anything special. Later she received the name of Saint Constantine. Although, he was canonized later than the tower appeared.
The tower is located between the Feodossia bus station and Yubileiny Park. Interesting fact is also the fact that a capsule with a message to the people of the future is walled up in one of the walls of the tower, which will be opened in 2017.
In the village New World Fans will definitely be able to 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 dangerous path a reward awaits: they end up in a wonderful grotto, which has two names. It is called Chaliapinsky because the famous bass performed there, and Golitsynsky, like the transition, because the prince kept bottles of wine in the grotto.
The last Russian Emperor Nicholas II also walked along the Golitsyn Trail, whose length exceeds five thousand meters.
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 famous mountain 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, whom he turned into a mountain. Now the mountain is overgrown with forest and does not look like a demon or a cat, but the history continues to attract tourists to it.
At the very top of the mountain there is a kind of wishing 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.
Lovers of the supernatural come to Alushta every year. After all, this is where the famous Valley of Ghosts is located. Of course, there are no ghosts there, not even 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 unknown; scientists do not want to solve the mystery of the Valley of Ghosts.
By the way, right at the foot of Demerdzhi, very close to the Valley of Ghosts, there still lies the 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 Luchistoye. It is on it that you can get to Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts.
Crimea is ready to show its guests cultural values. They have always been developed here along with natural ones. So, in Gurzuf at the turn of the last century and the century before last, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov bought himself a house. The writer wanted solitude and peace, and noisy Yalta did not suit him at all in this regard.
A branch of his museum is now open in Chekhov’s house on the Crimean peninsula. Anyone can come here on a tour.
An entrance ticket with the right to take photos and videos costs 200 rubles, and with the right to inspect the garden - 50 rubles. You can get to the writer’s dacha from Yalta to minibus No. 316. You will need to go to final stop and walk a little.
This majestic building not only served as a residence for the governor of Novorossiya, Prince Vorontsov, but from the very beginning was a hymn to English traditions in architecture. Consisting of several parts, the structure 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 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 considered himself a winner, managed to give Vorontsov Palace along with the park to one of his marshals. However, keep architectural masterpiece He did not succeed in ownership for a long time.
The village of Koktebel is well known to all poetry lovers. It was there that Maximilian Voloshin lived and Marina Tsvetaeva often visited. However, this place is known not only to lyricists. The reason for this is the factory of vintage wines and cognacs, which is located there.
Growing grapes in Crimea is a long-standing tradition that has taken root. People living in this mountainous area have always made stronger wine and drinks, so it was logical to create large-scale production here.
Now they offer excursions to the plant; they are ready to show, tell and even give everyone a try.
Depending on the degree of immersion in the atmosphere of viticulture, the cost of the excursion 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.
On the territory of the city of Bakhchisarai there is one of the most ancient buildings in the Crimea - the Mausoleum of Hadzhi Giray. Khan Hadji-Girey himself, his son who initiated the construction, as well as about twenty more of their relatives are buried there. Scientists say that the mausoleum is now more than fifty years old.
Historians constantly conduct excavations on the territory of the mausoleum. This object cannot be called fully excursion, they will only tell you about the history of the Khan’s family, but if you value 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.
Ai-Petri is a place that has become a unique natural reserve. It is there that you can find various natural areas and landscapes. The mountain itself relatively recently calmed down and stopped moving. Even 100-150 years ago, it could gradually sink into or out of the sea.
Now tourists who go to Mount Ai-Petri can not only admire the beauty of nature, but also appreciate the longest cable car in Europe, which is located right here in Crimea.
Bus number 32 runs from Yalta to Ai-Petri. You need to get off at the stop " Cable car" You will be able to 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 lost ships– this is one of those points that it is simply impossible not to visit after visiting Sevastopol. It was installed more than 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.
Video about the nature of Crimea
Isn't it a paradise? This is the territory of the Karalar Steppe Nature Reserve. And here it is - the steppe, which looks the same as it did thousands of years ago, when the Taurians, Antes and God knows what kind of nomads lived here:
Here, by the way, live such unique animals as yellowbellies - legless meter-long lizards, and giant poisonous centipedes.
The many-kilometer-long road that crosses the entire Kerch Peninsula. Of course, not the Chinese wall, but the scale (the length of the structure is 42 km, a ditch 20-25 wide and 6-8 m deep, and next to it there is a shaft of similar dimensions) is impressive.
It is worth going to Crimea and in order to visit - the most ancient city Russia. People have lived here continuously for 26 centuries. In Kerch, be sure to go down to the deeply stunning museum, which tells about the heroism of our people during the Second World War. It is also worth seeing another historical attraction of this part of Crimea - take a walk around the center, climb the famous:
Admire the city and the new bridge across the strait from above. Then go down another slope to the ruins of the capital of the Bosporan kingdom. By the way, the leftovers ancient settlements there are also other parts of varying state of preservation Eastern Crimea- , Acre, Kitey. The Sublime Porte also left its mark on this land, and this is not only the aforementioned Arabat fortress, but also:
She was supposed to defend Turkish Crimea from Russia, but she did not fulfill her task - Crimea is ours!
Why is it worth going to Crimea?
And these are the beaches of the Black Sea and Mount Opuk in the distance:
There is the famous Opuksky Nature Reserve, especially popular in the spring, when the colorful Schrenk tulips bloom - the ancestors of the first cultivated varieties of tulips. Behind it are salt lakes of a wonderful lilac color.
Another interesting object of the steppe Crimea:
This is not a hill, but a mud volcano. He is not the only one; it is worth looking at the existing ones near Kerch mud volcanoes — .
Just to lie on such a beach is worth going to Crimea! In this photo she is already:
Beautiful villas line the city's wide promenade, and it houses the world's largest collection of his paintings.
This is a real Western European fortress, in the towers of which slabs with coats of arms and inscriptions are mounted - noble gentleman such and such ordered the construction of this structure in such and such a year. In the summer, the chic Genoese Helmet festival is held there. For his sake, role-players and history buffs come to Crimea year after year.
What to see in Southern Crimea
It is surrounded by the most beautiful park on the south coast - Alupkinsky.
The photo was taken in December – sunny and green. The park has a huge collection of plants and is superbly laid out - multi-level, excellent lawns emphasizing the beauty of evergreens, cascades of reservoirs, winding paths and chaos - piles of huge stones.
You need to visit Crimea to see it. It is also beautiful all year round and every month another unique collection of flowers blooms there: lilacs, irises, daylilies, roses, clematis, cannes and chrysanthemums. The Crimeans themselves come to see the flowering of the latter “” from year to year.
The parks are beautiful at any time of the year.
and admire the surroundings from the caves:
and at its foot you will be surprised by the funny orchids and monkey orchis.
See the largest grotto in Europe in Kachi-Kalion.
And watch the sunset at the 200-year-old lighthouse from the westernmost point of the peninsula.
Then enter inside this hollow mountain through this “portal”:
And there you can swim in the blue transparent lakes formed on the site of the quarries where white Inkerman stone was mined for the construction of Sevastopol, Inkerman and Balaklava.
Why go to Western Crimea, what attractions await tourists?
You need to visit here to smear yourself with healing mud and feed the wild swans on the pink lake, under:
Visit Evpatoria itself, sunbathe on the spacious sandy and small pebble beaches.
Take a walk along its embankment, wander through the winding streets where mosques stand next to each other, Orthodox church, synagogue, and Karaite:
Try in local restaurants dishes of Karaite cuisine, and rush to, for example, to the village:
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