St.Vladimir's Admiralty Cathedral in Sevastopol
Sevastopol, ul. Ancient, etc. 6 Admiralty Cathedral St. Vladimir on the Central City Hill - an outstanding monument of Orthodox architecture of the 19th century, which is a single-domed cathedral in the style of Byzantine churches of the 9th-11th centuries. The interior decoration of the cathedral is unique.
Genoese fortress of Feodosia
ul. Portovaya, Feodosiya On the shore of Theodosia Bay, to be exact, in the northern part of the "God of this" the remains of the Genoese fortress are preserved. The ancient citadel protected the settlement from enemy raids, it was one of the largest in Europe by size.
Ai-Petri Mountain
The symbol of the southern Crimea is captivated by the quaint color of rocks and the line of figured teeth. The height of Ai-Petri is 1234 m - this is the Main peak - in the silhouette of the mountain, both the Western and Eastern extremities are clearly visible
Karadagsky Reserve
Not far from Feodosia is an amazing reserve, with which many legends are connected. Kara-Dag is a volcanic massif, the last eruption of which occurred 150 million years ago. Wonderful landscapes of Kara-Dag attracted tourists in ancient times.
Fortress Aluston
ul. Engels, 2, Alushta The fortress was erected by the order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. The well-fortified Aluston repeatedly saved the Byzantines from the raids of nomads who tried to take the fortress by storm. Everything was fine until the 10th century.
Swallow's Nest
Crimea, Gaspra, sh. Алупкинское, д. 9 The first wooden building on this place was erected for the retired Russian general. The second owner of this amazing dacha was the court doctor Tobin. After his death, the house was owned by a widow who sold the plot to the Moscow merchant Rakhmanina, who demolished the old wooden building.
Malakhov Kurgan
Sevastopol, ul. Istomina (Malakhov Kurgan) Malakhov Kurgan is a strategically important height to the south-east. This place was glorified twice: the heroic defense of the Russian troops during the Crimean War against the Anglo-French troops and Soviet troops during the Great Patriotic War against the Nazi invaders.
Massandra Palace
ul. Drazhinsky, 46, Yalta In the northeast direction from Yalta is the romantic castle of Emperor Alexander III. Massandra Palace, similar to the residence of the era of the French Renaissance, was originally built for Prince SM Vorontsov.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ul. Sadovaya, 2, Yalta Cathedral in honor of the rightful Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky - the main Orthodox temple of Yalta, located on Sadovaya street. The project of the majestic structure was approved personally by Emperor Alexander III. The first stone of the building was laid on March 1, 1891. On the tenth day after the death of the ruler
Khersones
Sevastopol, Ancient street, 6 3 km from the city center there are ruins the ancient Greek city of Chersonese, where Prince Vladimir of Kiev converted to Christianity. Now here is the historical-archeological museum-reserve "Chersonese Taurian". It includes not only a permanent exposition, but also excavation sites, the ancient Chora and much more.
Temple of All Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratilat
ul. Vladimir Khromykh, 14, Alushta The fact that the Alushta temple, according to historians, is built in the spirit of a rural English church and also with Gothic motifs in architecture. Indeed, the Church of All Saints and Theodore Stratelates makes an extraordinary impression.
Church of St. John Chrysostom
ul. Tolstoy, 10, YaltaOn the Polikurovsky hill of Yalta is one of the main shrines of Crimea - the Church of St. John Chrysostom. The Orthodox church became the first stone building and in general the first cathedral built in the resort city. An amazing structure can be seen from the sea, from the Yalta valley and from the mountains
Agimushkaisky quarries in Kerch
Kerch, pos. Aji-Mushkay Immediately it is worth noting that visiting the museum of the history of the defense of the Adzhimushkay quarries is unlikely to bring you pleasure in the traditional sense. On the contrary, it is better to prepare yourself beforehand to prepare yourself psychologically before visiting this memorial.
Aqua Park "Almond Grove"
ul. Naberezhnaya 4A, Alushta After an active holiday on water attractions you can rest and have a snack in cafes and bars working here. For the holiday-makers, as it should be, shower cabins, toilets, storage rooms are provided, and in case of that the medical center works at the water park.
Armenian Church
ul. Zagorodnaya, 3, Yalta The Armenian temple in multinational Yalta has a difficult destiny. The church - a recognized architectural landmark of the resort city - was built with the funds of the patron of arts Pogos Ter-Ghukasyan in memory of his early-dead daughter.
Ayu-Dag
Gurzuf On the southern the Crimean coast, dividing Bolshaya Alushta and Bolshaya Yalta, towers the mighty mountain Ayu-Dag, or Bear Mountain. This is a truly amazing natural monument that preserved for the descendants a lot of ancient archeological artifacts
Balaklava
Sevastopol, Balaklava, Marble Street City decoration - Balaklava bay, located between high rocky mountains. In a narrow, winding strait, it connects to the sea at 1.5 km, and since the rocky coast makes several turns when entering the bay.
Balaklavsky St. George Monastery in Sevastopol
Sevastopol, Balaklavsky District Balaklava St. George's Monastery is located in the west of the Heraklion peninsula between Cape Fiolent and the Marble Gully right at the edge of the upper terrace of the Black Sea shore. Documentally, this monastery was first mentioned in 1578, although according to legend, its foundation is already attributed to 891
Tower of St. Constantine
ul. Gorky, Theodosius Speaking about this landmark, the inhabitants of Theodosia certainly call it the symbol of the city. The tower of St. Constantine is one of the surviving parts of the Genoese fortress. This is a powerful fortification structure.
Big Mithridates Staircase
Kerch, ul. 12 In each city there is a tourist attraction, which is considered its business card, which primarily directs all tourists, and which is present on all postcards. In Kerch it is the Great Mithridates staircase. Its name was received from the mountain Mithridates.
The most favorite place for rest in Ukraine, the Crimea peninsula with its wonderful nature and sandy beaches. Here are some of the best resorts on the Black Sea: Yalta, Evpatoria, Alushta, Alupka, Balaklava, Gurzuf, Foros and others. In addition to excellent beach recreation, Crimea offers treatment in numerous sanatoria and health resorts, opportunities for outdoor activities and a rich excursion program. About the latter and we will talk more in detail
Crimean Cities
The former capital of the Crimean Khanate - the charming town of Bakhchisaray, will tell its destiny about the history of the Crimean Tatars. The main local attraction is the Khan's Palace, the former residence of the Crimean Khan for several centuries. Inspection begins with the old gate, inviting you to get acquainted with the life of those years - that's the harem where men were forbidden to enter, here is the "sofa" - the hall in which the court was running, and the minaret of Khan-Jami rises in the center of the cozy courtyard.
City of Military Glory - Sebastopol, west of Bakhchisarai - the living embodiment of the tragic pages in the history of the Crimea . As an important strategic object of Sevastopol during the two wars: the Crimean and World War II, was severely attacked, virtually erases the town to the ground, but . both times the city was quickly restored from the ruins . And today the guests of Sevastopol admire the magnificent Grafskaja quay, stroll along the Primorsky Boulevard, are photographed against the background of numerous monuments and study the exhibits of the Museum of the Black Sea lot .
Those tourists who dream of the glory of archeologists, will appreciate the ruins of the Greek policy of Chersonese, which were shown to the world at the true value on the outskirts of Sevastopol. On the vast territory you can see the ruins of the ancient temple, the stones left from the mint and the Greek theater, and the remains of residential buildings. There were erected in the Crimea, the first Orthodox churches, and the cathedral of St. Vladimir of Kiev Prince Vladimir the Great was crowned with the Byzantine princess Anna
From Sevastopol you can easily reach Balaklava - a small town known primarily for long beaches, and the second - its secrecy during the years of Soviet power. Large-scale monument to the Cold War - base repair submarines, hidden from prying eyes - these days you can visit with a guided tour of the Fortress
Crimea medieval Genoese fortress, built by the coast, -. Another interesting attraction of the Crimea . Many of them, like, for example, Cembalo in Balaklava, have been kept poorly, but there are some that have survived in good condition . One of these is in Sudak - with powerful walls and high observation towers . And in the neighboring Novy We recommend you not to ignore the light house-museum of Golitsyn, founded in honor of the 100th anniversary of the House of Champagne Wines "Novy Svet" .During the tour you will learn the history of the plant of champagne wines, get an idea of the character of Prince Golitsyn, well, and without tasting will not do .
Palaces of Crimea
Along the southern coast of Crimea, a necklace of magnificent palaces is scattered, each of which is a real pearl: Massandrovsky, Vorontsovsky in Alupka, Yusupov Palace in Koreiz, Dulber Palace in Miskhor, Kichkine Palace in Gaspra ... A separate mention deserves the palace and park ensemble Livadia in Yalta, his elegant solemnity. In the walls of the palace in February 1945, the Crimea Conference of Heads of State of the anti-Hitler coalition was held, at which the most important documents for the history of the 20th century were signed.
Nature of the Crimea
In the Crimea you will find many amazing discoveries. Do not describe in words the beauty of local waterfalls, karst caves, menhirs and dolmens, forests and mountains. One of the most picturesque in the chain of the Crimean mountains is the peak of Mount Ai-Petri, which can be reached by cable car from Miskhor or from Yalta. From the observation deck at an altitude of 1,182 m, an amazing view of the coast from Ayu-Dag to Mount Koshka opens.
Crimea for children
For children in Crimea, too, a lot of interesting things are stored .In the vicinity of Yalta is the largest in Ukraine private zoo, as well as the miracle town "Glade of Fairy Tales", in which not only children but also adults spend their time with pleasure . In all resort areas of the peninsula there are amusement parks, water parks, several Dolphinariums . One of the largest dolphinariums in Europe is located in Sevastopol . Entertainment shows are held only in the summer, but year-round dolphin therapy classes are held for those who need it (in the summer - in the water area and Cossack bay, and in winter - in an indoor pool with sea water) .