Crimea fascinates with its pristine nature. Crimean beauty has always been a source of inspiration for many creative personalities. Plots for many famous and beloved films were filmed here. Beautiful paintings, poems and stories were dedicated to this peninsula, which is called Crimea.
The Crimean peninsula is extremely rich in surprisingly Beautiful places and attractions. While relaxing on these picturesque shores, do not give up numerous excursions - around the cities, ancient palaces and temples, modern parks of culture and recreation.
Don't forget to visit the vibrant and unforgettable waterfalls and canyons. If you have your own car, then all the interesting places of the peninsula will be even more accessible to you. If you like to travel around Russia, then we advise you to read about.
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Sights of Crimea - palaces and fortresses
Legendary Crimea - magnificent landscapes, waterfalls and caves, mountains and the sea. The history of this piece of land is full of various events. The military battles unfolding on the territory of the peninsula were reflected in architectural monuments and old fortresses, which are still striking in their grandeur.
The exquisite pearl of Crimea is Vorontsov Palace... It seems incredible, but time stops its run in the ancient buildings of the palace, surrounded by a paradise park. A German gardener worked on its design for a quarter of a century. It took twenty years to build the palace itself.
Numerous rooms, and there are more than fifty of them, are decorated with natural stone and wood. All the old furnishings of the palace premises, including the personal belongings of the count's family, have been preserved unchanged.
Vorontsov Palace inside
Ancient canvases adorning the walls of the palace rooms allow you to see the distinguished persons of that era. Now there is peace and quiet.
This memorial estate is located on the territory of Salgirke Park. A small mansion was built back in 1826. The house received this name not in honor of its first owner Naryshkin, but in honor of Prince Vorontsov. He bought this house in 1834.
The appearance of the building combines both oriental and classic European motives.
From the European style, here is a terrace not too large, which leads to the park, quite original columns and lions, made of marble. The east is here expressed by the second terrace, decorated in the Tatar style.
Genoese fortress in Sudak
The Genoese Fortress is the most famous of the sights of the Crimean peninsula.
The best knightly traditions of the Middle Ages are reflected in the annual festivals that take place on the territory of the ancient fortress. This is the period when any visitor can put on armor to feel like a real knight.
The Vorontsov Palace and the Genoese Fortress are only a small part of the beauties of the peninsula. You can come to visit not only in summer, but also in winter. Winter Crimea- a real Christmas fairy tale that can be seen and appreciated.
Livadia Palace
Crimea is not crowded in spring and summer, even in the autumn months it is still crowded there. But for the majority it will be a discovery that the southern coast of Crimea is in high demand and long winter days and nights. If you are still wondering whether to go to Crimea in winter, we will definitely recommend you to do it. Just read what one of the most attractive South Coast palaces looks like in winter - meet the Livadia Palace.
Livadia Palace In 1861, there was a simple private house here, it was bought by Alexander the Liberator, having given an order for reconstruction. The house was given pomp and pretentiousness, but it did not become a palace worthy of the imperial family. Then, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Grand Palace was ordered to be demolished and now Nicholas II rules the ball. He hires the architect Krasnov and gives him the order to build a luxurious palace in a short time. Krasnov did not disappoint - in the fall of the next year, the White Palace appeared in Livadia.
The palace architecture is imbued with the spirit of the Italian Renaissance with incredible admixtures of oriental, Byzantine and sometimes even Gothic features.
In 25, the Soviet government placed the magnificent Palace at the complete disposal of the people. This is how an ordinary sanatorium for the suffering appears here. So the Palace would come to desolation, if in the final year of the war there was not a conference called Yalta. It was through the spacious halls of Livadiysk that Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin walked in gloomy thoughts.
This museum is located on the outskirts of Yalta, at the foot of a cliff. First beautiful place liked P. P. Bezrukov, a local resident. The craftsman hewed out wooden fairytale heroes and exhibited his creation in a forest clearing. However, the Yalta people liked the fairytale heroes, and in 1970 the meadow became an open-air museum.
In addition to the figures carved by the first master, they were joined by other sculptures made by other craftsmen. The exposition expanded. Already grandmothers and mothers brought their children to the meadow, wishing that they also admire the fabulous wooden sculptures.
Having bought one ticket, you can also watch the attraction "The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors". More than 200 fairy-tale figures are housed among flower beds and alpine slides. Museum workers help children to make sense of the numerous fairy-tale figures.
Kids will easily recognize Baba Yaga with a hut on chicken legs, Pinocchio, the famous three piglets. However, children hardly recognize fairy-tale characters from Ukrainian and foreign literature.
To get to the fairy-tale figures, take a route taxi number 24. An adult ticket costs 200 rubles, a child under 11 pays half, and preschoolers are free.
Arhaderesse - grape paradise
A dozen kilometers from the city of Sudak, almost at the foot of a cape called Meganom, a huge plain with numerous hills and picturesque valleys, a feature of which is that in dry summer this place becomes practically a desert.
This area got its name back in the Middle Ages and began to be called "Arhaderesse", which means in translation from Tatar language, "The back of the ravines". In the 19th century, this place attracted the attention of Prince Golitsyn.
His decision was to turn this place into a special vineyard for growing champagne grapes. This territory, where an insane variety of varieties of grapes and almonds successfully grew, occupied almost a hundred hectares. There were such types of grapes as Cabernet, sophisticated Sauvignon, no less unique Muscat.
In order for the products to be stored in the most suitable conditions, wine cellars were built. They were made by a slightly unconventional method - they were not burst into the ground, but, on the contrary, they were covered. At first, the bottom of the future cellar represented the leveled surface of several ravines, then this surface expanded even more and after that only began to overlap the ceiling vaults, which were then filled up.
Such cellars of Arhaderess are still in excellent condition and have three floors in depth. Based on Golitsyn's recipes, unique wines are still produced with the names Lunel-24, Madera No. 21, Rose Muscat, etc.
However, despite all the beautiful aspects of this place, the history of its creation and development is far from joyful. After a while, the creator of this vineyard paradise was completely removed from his managerial position and was banned from entering the estate, and after that all local varieties of fruiting shrubs were also destroyed.
Almost 100 years have passed since these events, and the vineyards have been almost completely restored. Some wine brands are produced exclusively in these areas: "Solnechnaya Dolina", known far beyond the Crimean peninsula.
Crimea water attractions
Bakhchisaray reservoir
The Bakhchisarai reservoir is one of the oldest reservoirs in Crimea. This man-made reservoir was built on the Egizoba gully in 1931.
This magnificent creation of man and nature was created with a specific purpose - in order to be engaged in regular irrigation and water supply of the surrounding territories. Now all these almost two and a half cubic meters of capacity are used only for the first purpose.
Near the Bakhchisarai reservoir there is another very unusual place, which has become almost phenomenal, is the Kachinsky Gate, or another name for this place - the Breakthrough Valley. It is also a body of water ideal for freshwater fishing.
Now it has been given for temporary rental use, and it is specially flooded with many types of fresh fish, and twice a year a specialized competition for catching predatory fish is held.
Waterfall of dead and living water
There is another natural attraction - the Waterfall of Dead and Living Water. This place is located near the cave called "Red". Located nearby locality"Perevalnoe".
There is also a rock wall, where two springs gush out from under a huge stone. Real living water gushes from one source, the temperature of which is - 80 degrees. Another source gives dead water, with a temperature of no more than 60 degrees. Both sources, as scientists have long noted, have water that is completely different in composition. In the first spring, the water is enriched with salts.
Water park "Banana Republic"
In the Saki district, near the city of Evpatoria, the most popular Entertainment Center for children and adults under interesting name"Banana republic".
This water park is truly an unforgettable place, and all because it is located between the very picturesque Kalamita Bay and salt water lakes.
This is a huge area with various water attractions representing the whole entertainment center, built in accordance with all international modern quality and safety standards. There are over 25 trendy water rides here.
You can get to this place along the Simferopol - Evpatoria highway right on the Black Sea coast. The park occupies almost 40 thousand square meters of land and 2.5 thousand people can freely accommodate here at the same time.
On the territory there are comfortable places for recreation of park visitors: comfortable modern sun loungers will help to relax and unwind after a busy day on the attractions.
Nearby there are boarding houses and hotels, which also contribute to the constant growth of those wishing to visit the famous entertainment facility.
In the evening, "Banana Republic" is illuminated with bright signs and neon lighting, and not only the territory itself is decorated with bulbs, signs and lanterns, but also attractions, water entertainment carousels and swimming pools.
Adzhimushkay quarries
Not far from the city of Kerch are the Adzhimushkay quarries. These are underground mines, which are considered the most famous in Crimea today. memorable places history of the Second World War.
In the second year since the beginning of World War II, our troops were forced to leave Kerch to the Nazis. Our troops were surrounded near these quarries and, in order to defend their native lands, descended into the depths of the earth and created a military garrison of over 10 thousand soldiers.
Thanks to its endurance, the strictest discipline and organized command, the garrison has become strong enough military organization... The Germans seized the wells, threw gas cylinders with asphyxiant gas, but this did not break the powerful Soviet army. Only at the end of the year were the surviving soldiers taken into Nazi captivity.
32 years after the end of the Great Patriotic War, a real historical museum dedicated to the defense of these quarries was opened at this place. The very first guests were the fighters who survived those battles.
Here you can see the recreated places and furnishings of those times down to the smallest detail. Of course, everything was created bit by bit according to historical authentic documents, the memoirs of veterans of that great war.
There are also mass graves, to which every year the Crimeans come to pay tribute to the memory of Soviet soldiers who died for the defense of the quarries.
Ayu-Dag - Bear Mountain
On the southern side of the warm Black Sea coast, between two popular tourist cities - Alushta and sunny Yalta, there is a mountain called Ayu-Dag. Another name for it, more common and known to numerous travelers and guests of the peninsula - Bear Mountain.
This colossus rises more than half a kilometer above sea level, and its total area is more than four kilometers squared. Now this territory is considered a state reserve.
Translated from the Tatar language, the mountain has a completely different name - Holy Mountain. In the early medieval times, it was the center of the Christian faith. A monastery was built on this mountain, inside which there were several temples and there were small settlements of pilgrims.
Ayu-Dag - Bear Mountain Bear Mountain is a fairly old peak, over 150 million years old. Almost all Crimeans know the romantic legend about this mountain. It's connected with ancient history love of two young people, whose love was considered taboo. And the lover turned into a bear, which froze forever in the form of a bear, and then became a cold stone block.
Ayu-Dag has just a unique flora and fauna, there are 577 varieties of plants, of which 44 are listed in the Red Book. Also in the Red Book there are 16 different animals that live on Ayu-Dag.
Other sights of Crimea
In the center of the glorious hero city of Sevastopol, there is an institute engaged in the study of the biology of the young depths of the sea. The oldest aquarium with sea water and the inhabitants of the Black Sea. This aquarium received the status of a real museum.
This maritime museum provides an excellent opportunity for all guests of the city to plunge into the unique underwater life of the Black Sea. Today, 180 various marine life, including turtles and sea urchins, and various types of reptiles, tropical fish, sea stars... And besides this, you will be able to contemplate the most unique reefs, rapanas, various algae.
The first hall of this museum is dedicated exclusively to tropical fish species. Here you can find fish of a variety of colors, sizes and types. Of the most famous, these are: clown fish, predatory moray eels, sea dragons and skates.
Of course, these are guests of other seas, who have successfully taken root in a specially prepared environment for them, adapted for their usual habitat. The next room is inhabited exclusively by representatives of their native Black Sea.
The swallow's nest in the Crimea was built in 1912 on the Avrorina rock.
Gazebo of winds
This gazebo appeared in 1956 on the top of Shagan-Kaya Mountain at an altitude of 1450 meters and immediately became one of the attractions of the Crimea. From here, a stunning view of the surroundings and the sea opens up.
Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea
You can climb to the top of the Roca by cable car. From there it opens amazingly beautiful view on the coast.
Submarine base in Balaklava
This museum was opened after the entry of Crimea into Russia; it used to be a classified underground facility with an area of 5000 sq.m ..
Tarkhankut peninsula
A very popular place among tourists, mainly diving people come here.
150 million years ago, the Kara-Dag volcano erupted here, which formed this local unique landscape.
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The pearl of the Black Sea, the incredible and breathtaking Crimea, hospitably opens its arms all year round. Of course, in the summer there will be a great and "lazy" rest on the beach, at any other time on the peninsula you can spend a long-awaited vacation, seeing fascinating sights. And by the way, the standard 5-10 days of rest for visiting all interesting places the republic may, unfortunately, not be enough. But we will make it easier for you and tell you about the most popular sights of Crimea.
Palaces of Crimea
Even if you do not consider yourself a connoisseur of architecture, the elegance of palaces Crimean peninsula is unlikely to leave you indifferent. The palace-castle, which is considered to be business card Crimea. The magnificent structure is located at the height of the Aurora rock of the Ai-Todor cape.
Majesty and wealth in detail await you in the Massandra Palace, built for Alexander III in quiet place among picturesque rocks and dense groves.
Speaking about the best sights of Crimea, one cannot fail to mention the Vorontsov Palace, a museum-reserve at the foot of the famous Ai-Petri mountain. The palace itself amazes with its unusual architecture in the neo-Gothic style.
Natural attractions
The largest waterfall in the republic, Dzhur-Dzhur (Alushta region), has an unforgettable power.
The 70-meter Diva rock, which juts out into the sea, has a recognizable shape.
Incredible landscapes await you on the slopes of Mount Ai-Petri (Alupka), a symbol of South Shore, where there are about 5 tourist routes. Some of them pass through the famous cable car "Miskhor-Ai-Petri".
In search of the unusual, set your feet on one of the most beautiful caves in Europe - Marble cave... The total length of its halls is more than 2 km.
Historical sights and museums of Crimea
Thinking about what to see in Crimea and what sights of Crimea are the best, be sure to visit the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy - the ruins ancient city, Ancient Chersonesos.
If you want to see something amazing, head to one of the peninsula's cave cities. Tepe-Kermen (Bakhchisarai), consisting of more than 250 caves for everyday and religious purposes, is located in the cone-shaped mountain of the same name.
Chufut-Kale, a cave city-fortress appeared in the 15th century, has been preserved quite well.
A real Genoese fortress of the XIV-XV centuries. located in Sudak. It covers an area of 30 hectares.
Every visitor to the Crimea will really like the naval complex "Balaklava", where in the rocks of the bay since the 60s of the XX century underground base submarines.
Religious sites in Crimea
The outstanding religious monuments of the peninsula include the monumental Admiralty Cathedral of St. Vladimir, built in the Byzantine style in the 19th century in Sevastopol.
Touring the sights of the Crimea in the cities, be sure to visit the elegant Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Yalta.
Not far from Bakhchisarai, in the Maryam-dere gorge, there is an unusual Uspensky cave monastery, whose cells are carved into the rock.
Crimea attractions for children
Most of all, children in Crimea like the famous Glade of Fairy Tales - a museum in Yalta, where about two hundred sculptures of their favorite fairy-tale and cartoon characters are exhibited in the open air.
In addition, there is an aqua park and a dolphinarium in almost every large city in the republic. Children of any age will love the Lukomorye children's town (Sevastopol), where, in addition to attractions, there are several unusual museums and even a zoo corner.
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And be sure to visit the Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale".
The Crimean peninsula is a unique historical and cultural reserve. Culture has been intertwined here for centuries different nations who lived in this area. The history of the confrontation between the civilizations of the East and the West is especially clearly traced in Crimea - this is the history of the Greek colonizers and nomads from the Golden Horde, the first Christians and Muslims who built churches and mosques here.
But Crimea is not only a point on the map rich in historical events. It is also the most beautiful and diverse nature, which was considered the best place for recreation and tourism in the USSR, under which Crimea was rightfully called the "All-Union health resort". In those days, up to 8 million people annually rested in more than a hundred Crimean health resorts. It will take more than one month to see all the sights of the Crimean peninsula, but we bring to your attention ten places that you must visit first.
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1. Swallow's nest
This formidable-looking Gothic castle perched on a cliff was actually not built during the dark Middle Ages, but just a century ago - in 1912. Such a layout was ordered by the German industrialist Baron von Stengel, who wished that his "dacha" by its appearance would remind him of his homeland. At the beginning of the First World War, the baron urgently sold the castle, and after reconstruction the building turned into an open restaurant.
2. Submarine base in Balaklava
Ten kilometers from Sevastopol in the resort town of Balaklava is located above secret base submarines. For security reasons, even at the stage of construction, which began in 1957, the secret facility was named City Telephone Station 825, or GTS 825. This is a huge underground structure, the area of all premises of which is more than 5 thousand square kilometers. In 1994, the station was closed, and after the annexation of Crimea, a museum dedicated to this base was opened here.
3. Mount Ai-Petri
One of the most popular places among tourists on the map of the Crimean Peninsula. Once there was the Greek temple of St. Peter (Ai-Petri in Greek), the ruins of which have survived to this day. The top of the mountain can be reached by cable car, which, by the way, is recognized as the longest in Europe. From the very high point the mountain called Roka (1346 meters) offers a stunning view of the Yalta mountain-forest reserve and the coast of the Crimean peninsula.
4. Karadag reserve
One of the most mysterious places on the southern coast of Crimea. The unique landscape of Karadag is formed by frozen lava flows, the last time erupted by the volcano Kara-Dag (Black Mountain) more than 150 million years ago. In 1979, a reserve was established here, designed to preserve the unique flora and fauna of this place, many of which are included in the Red Book.
5. Chersonesos Tauride
This was the name of the city founded by the Greeks more than two and a half thousand years ago. It is here, in the city, where a huge number of monasteries and Orthodox churches, Prince Vladimir was baptized. Nowadays the ruins of Chersonesos, or "Russian Pompeii", attract researchers and tourists from all over the world. In 1892, an archaeological museum was opened here, which collected many valuable artifacts from ancient city... And later a state reserve was founded.
6. Gazebo of winds
At the top of Shagan-Kaya, at an altitude of 1450 meters, there is a stone pavilion built in 1956. The mosaic on its floor depicts a wind rose, thanks to which the gazebo got its name. An amazing view of the Ayu-Dag mountain, Gurzuf, Partenit and Black Sea, which in clear weather can be seen for 150 kilometers. There is a cave next to the gazebo, where even in the hottest weather, winter reigns and snow lies.
7. Fortress Kerch (Fort Totleben)
Fortress on the shore Kerch Strait it was decided to build bypassing the Paris Peace Treaty, which prohibited Russia from having a fleet and military ports on the Black Sea. The central fort of the grandiose structure is named after the general who led the construction of the fortifications. And today the Kerch fortress remains an excellent example of what impregnable fortifications were erected in the middle of the 19th century. Currently, Kerch tours are conducted and experts study it - some of the extensive underground passages under it have not yet been properly investigated.
8. Mount Demerdzhi
Demerdzhi - which is translated from Tatar as "blacksmith" - is a beautiful mountain like a medieval castle in the northern part of the Alushta Valley. On its western slope is the so-called Valley of Ghosts. Here, near the ruins of the fortress, there are more than a hundred stone statues, resembling in their outlines the figures of people and animals. And if you climb to the top of the mountain, a picturesque view of the surroundings opens up from a height of more than 1200 meters.
9. Tarkhankut
Until the end of the 18th century, the population of the Tarkhankut Peninsula was small, only a few hundred inhabitants, mainly engaged in agriculture. The changes began after, in 1784, part of the land was transferred to Major General V.S. Popov, who improved the region's economy. Located on the peninsula, the promontory attracts many scuba divers, archaeologists and tourists. Underwater archaeologists find here priceless artifacts from the ancient era, when the Scythians and Greeks lived here.
10. Genoese fortress in Sudak
In those days when the Crimean coast from the Bosporus to Chersonesus belonged to merchants from Genoa and Venice, Sudak was chosen by them as military base... Then, in 1371, the construction of the famous Genoese fortress... Currently, the fortress is unique historical monument... On its territory, research and restoration work is carried out, excursions are held.
Crimea is considered one of the best places for rest in Russia. Beautiful landscapes combined with a fairly mild climate have attracted people for a very long time.
Each era that captured the Crimean peninsula left its own unique imprint on it. All traces of the past are kept on the sights of the Crimea. You can find a photo with a description of the main ones in our material. Also, the indisputable advantage of Crimea is the fact that almost all the sights that you can see there can be viewed for free. In this article, we will look at main sights of Crimea, tell their story and show you how to get to them.
Sights of Crimea
- Lighthouse Ay-Todor
- Tower of Winds
- Bear mountain
- St. Constantine Tower
- Golitsynskaya trail
- Koshkina mountain
- Valley of Ghosts
- Chekhov's house in Gurzuf
- Vorontsov Palace
- Vinny Koktebel
- Swallow's Nest
- Ancient mausoleum in Bakhchisarai
- Volcanic mountain Ai-Petri
- Monument to the lost ships
Lighthouse Ay-Todor
This lighthouse is located in the village of Gaspra on the cape, which gave it its name. By right, this very monument is 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 destroyed by that time, which also served as a lighthouse.
Getting to Cape Ai-Todor is easy enough. A boat runs regularly from Sevastopol towards the cape. However, getting to the lighthouse is not as easy as it might seem. It is a military facility, and no one will give you a guided tour.
Access to the lighthouse is possible only with a special pass, which must be stocked up in Sevastopol.
Tower of Winds
This unique building was built in the middle of the nineteenth century in Sevastopol. It is hard to believe, but not having sufficient repair 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 time the tower was built in Sevastopol, it was used to air the books from the Maritime Library.
The Tower of Winds is located in the center of Sevastopol, on Frunze Street, 8. Visiting an architectural monument regional significance is now free.
Bear mountain
Surrounded by a halo of legends and secrets stands between two major cities Mount Ayu-Dag. On the way from Yalta to Alushta or back, you will not miss a large stone bear, which lowered its muzzle into the sea. He tries to drink all the water in order to return the lovers who decided to run away from him on the water.
Bear Mountain traces its history back to very ancient times. According to various sources, it is about 150 million years old. For tourists, it can be interesting because it is here, in this unique natural area, that rare animals and plants live. Apparently, their patron is the same big bear who is trying to drink the sea.
From all the cities of the Crimean coast to the rise of Ayu-Dag can be reached by regular buses that go to Yalta or Alushta.
St. Constantine Tower
In Feodosia there is a huge stone giant- Tower of St. Constantine. Its age makes you wonder that it has not yet been destroyed to the ground. It was built in the thirteenth century, at a time when the Genoese considered themselves masters in Crimea.
Initially, the tower was used for storing weapons and was not named 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 bus station of Feodossiya and the Yubileiny park. An interesting fact is 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.
Golitsynskaya trail
In the village New World fans will definitely be able to find new sensations for themselves to tickle their nerves. It is here that the famous Golitsynskaya trail is located - a narrow piece of rocky soil, which is located right above the cliff. When crossing the path, you can only hold on to a frail log.
Those who can overcome dangerous path waiting for a reward: they find themselves in a wonderful grotto, which has two names. His name is Shalyapinsky, because the famous bass performed there, and Golitsinsky, like the passage, because the prince kept bottles of wine in the grotto.
By Golitsyn path, the length of which exceeds five thousand meters, was also visited by the last Russian emperor Nicholas II.
Koshkina mountain
A beautiful legend awaits those who want to visit the city of Simeiz, which is located 70 kilometers from Sevastopol. The town is home to the famous Cat Mountain. 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 associated. The monk was able to save his beloved from the demon, which he turned into a mountain. Now the mountain is overgrown with forest and does not look like a demon or a cat, but history continues to attract tourists to it.
At the very top of the mountain there is a kind of wish tree: tourists tie ribbons to it and make wishes. They say that they will definitely come true.
If you go along the highway from Sevastopol towards Yalta, it is impossible to miss Mount Koshka. A funny landmark is a small market selling sweet Crimean onions.
Valley of Ghosts
Lovers of the supernatural come to Alushta every year. After all, it is there that the famous Valley of Ghosts is located. Of course, there are no ghosts there and close, but the stones at the foot of Mount Demerdzhi cast very interesting shadows at sunset. The mountain itself can also attract tourists. At sunset, it changes color. The nature of this phenomenon is still not known, scientists do not want to solve the riddle of the Valley of Ghosts.
By the way, at the foot of Demerdzhi, very close to the Valley of Ghosts, there is still a stone on which Natalya Varley sang her song about bears in the film "Prisoner of the Caucasus".
There is a regular bus from Alushta and Simferopol towards the village of Luchistoye. It is on it that you can get to Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts.
Chekhov's house in Gurzuf
Crimea is ready to show its guests cultural values. They have always been developed here along with natural ones. So, in Gurzuf at the turn of the past 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 on the Crimean peninsula is now open in Chekhov's house. Anyone can come here with a guided tour.
An entrance ticket with the right to photo and video costs 200 rubles, with the right to visit the garden - 50 rubles. You can get to the writer's dacha from Yalta on shuttle taxi No. 316. You will need to get off at the final stop and walk a little on foot.
Vorontsov Palace
This magnificent building not only served as a residence for the governor of Novorossiya, Prince Vorontsov, but from the very beginning it was a hymn to English traditions in architecture. Consisting of several parts, the building is a mix of different styles and eras in architecture.
The palace complex is surrounded by a huge garden. It covers almost 150 hectares and, like the building, is a combination of different plants.
The palace and the garden are located in Alupka, which can be reached, for example, from Simferopol, by bus that goes towards Simeiz.
Interestingly, during the Great Patriotic War, Hitler, who thought he was the winner, managed to donate the Vorontsov Palace together with the park to one of his marshals. However, he did not manage to keep the architectural masterpiece in his property for a long time.
Vinny Koktebel
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 the 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. People living in this mountainous area have always made wine and drinks stronger, so it was logical to create a large-scale production here.
Now they take excursions to the plant, they are ready to show, tell and even give a try to everyone.
Depending on the degree of immersion in the atmosphere of viticulture, the cost of the excursion varies from 500 to 900 rubles per person. The plant itself is located at the entrance to Koktebel, locals they say that it is simply impossible to drive by.
Swallow's Nest
Perhaps the most famous building The Crimean peninsula can be safely called the Swallow's Nest. This Gothic 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 that time, a wooden house stood on the site of the modern Swallow's Nest.
Immediately after construction, the palace was surrounded by a beautiful garden, but most of it was destroyed during a strong earthquake. An architectural monument miraculously survived.
The swallow's nest is located in the village of Gaspra. The best way to get there 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.
Ancient mausoleum in Bakhchisarai
On the territory of the city of Bakhchisarai, there is one of the most ancient buildings on the territory of Crimea - the mausoleum of Khadzhi-Girey. Khan Khadzhi-Girey himself is buried in it, his son who initiated the construction, as well as about twenty more of their relatives. Scientists say that the mausoleum is now over fifty years old.
Historians are constantly conducting excavations on the territory of the mausoleum. This object cannot be called fully excursion, there they will tell you only 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 along Basenko Street.
Volcanic mountain Ai-Petri
Ai-Petri is the place that has become unique nature 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, she could gradually dive 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.
From Yalta to Ai-Petri there is a bus number 32. You need to get off at the stop “ Cable car". You can climb to the very top of Ai-Petri, accompanied by a guide and special equipment. This pleasure will cost three to five thousand rubles per group.
Monument to the lost ships
The monument to the lost ships is one of those points that are simply impossible not to visit after visiting Sevastopol. It was installed over a hundred years ago, at the beginning of the twentieth century. Then it was considered a reminder of the first defense of Sevastopol, but over time it became a symbol of the city.
Now, it is near the Monument to the Fallen Ships that all military parades in the city take place. A gray column with an eagle on top does not let you forget about every tragedy that has ever happened at sea. The sailors themselves consider this monument their talisman.
Finding a monument is easy enough. It is located on the Primorsky Boulevard of Sevastopol.
