The best sights of the Crimea, which are worth visiting. Sights of Crimea, which you should definitely visit Interesting places in Crimea

What is the special charm of Crimea? The abundance of the sun, sea spaces, amazingly beautiful mountains, healthy air and the riot of southern nature attract vacationers. And also abundance of attractions worth visiting - from cave cities and Nikitsky Botanical Garden to Swallow's Nest and Livadia Palace. And I want to see all this!

A unique territory is located in the south of the Eurasia continent with a special climate and the richest nature... The Crimean peninsula, to some reminiscent of a bunch of grapes, to someone a rhombus and even a heart, is surrounded by two seas.

Features of the peninsula:

• The waves of the Black Sea wash Crimea in the south and west, and the waters the shallowest sea in the world of Azov - in the north.
• Plain landscapes of most of the peninsula to the south gradually rise and are replaced by the Crimean mountains with the highest peak Roman-Kosh (1545 m)... This entire territory covers an area of ​​26,860 km ².
• The population of Crimea is 2,340,921 people. Most of the inhabitants live in the federal city of Sevastopol, the capital of the republic of Simferopol- the second largest population.
• Crimea is famous for its healing climate, differing in different parts of the peninsula: in most of its territory there is a mild steppe climate of the temperate zone, in the mountainous Crimea it is more humid and cool. On the southern coast of the peninsula climatic conditions close to subtropical Mediterranean... Summer is sunny, but the heat is not exhausting, the sea breeze refreshes the air, the water warms up to + 24 ° on average. Autumn on the coast is warm, winter is mild and short-lived.
• Crimea is good for recreation in any season.

Main attractions

Each guest of the peninsula discovers his own Crimea. Are of interest to someone natural attractions- caves, waterfalls, mountain plateaus.

Others are attracted archaeological sites, museums and palaces of Crimea. Moving by car from Cape Tarkhankut in the west to Kerch in the east, you can discover all the beauties of the peninsula.

We have prepared for you a guide to the main attractions of Crimea with photos and names so that you do not have any questions about what to see on the peninsula.

The most extreme western point of the Crimean Peninsula is Cape Tarkhankut. These places are famous for the most ecologically clean water area with clear water.

Divers, surfers, just amateurs beach holiday far from the hustle and bustle of popular resorts have already appreciated the benefits of Tarkhankut.

Lovers of new experiences also have something to see here:

1. 1. Atlesh tract with its huge natural arch, coves, grottoes, caves and a 98-meter through tunnel. Favorite films of many generations "Pirates of the 20th century" and "Amphibian Man" were filmed here;
   2. Chalice of love up to 9 meters deep - a romantic place where lovers test their feelings. You need to jump into the water without opening your hands, and then, according to ancient belief, the couple will be happy together for many years;

1. Alley of leaders- an underwater museum with more than 50 exhibits;
2. Kalos-Limen and the Scythian burial grounds.

Museum-reserve "Chersonesos Tauric" is located at the address: Drevnyaya street, 1.

Here you can see ruins of ancient Chersonesos... The ancient Greek polis was founded at the end of the 5th century BC. It was here that Prince Vladimir himself adopted Christianity and laid the foundation for the baptism of all of Russia. In honor of this event, the Cathedral of St. Vladimir.

Tourists love to be photographed against the backdrop of the famous Misty bell... Lovers of antiquities will be interested in getting acquainted with the museum expositions.

In summer, every day, from 8.30 am to 8 pm, you can visit the territory of the reserve, admission is free. But you have to pay for excursions and viewing exhibitions.

This legendary place on the Ship side of Sevastopol... The strategically important height was heroically defended by Russian troops in the Crimean War (1854 - 1855) and Soviet soldiers in 1942.

Memorial Complex includes more than 20 monuments. Here you can see the places where admirals Kornilov and Nakhimov were mortally wounded, ancient artillery batteries, the Eternal Flame, the Friendship Alley.

Information for visitors:

Near the Nakhimov square, the main one in Sevastopol, there is a kind of emblem of the hero-city, a pier, which is called Grafskaya. This is in honor of Count Voinovich, the commander of the Sevastopol squadron.

The pier is a historical place, it was built on the coast of the Sevastopol Bay, in its southern part, awaiting the arrival of Catherine II. Later it was landscaped, and today the white colonnade is the decoration of the city. A marble staircase leads down to the sea.

The Count's pier is called the city's front sea gate. Veterans gather on its steps on holidays. From here guests of Sevastopol admire the scenery of the bay.

Near Sevastopol, at Cape Fiolent, on a high terrace above the sea, is the monastery of St. George.

The legend about its origin says that it happened in 891. At the place where, thanks to St. George, Greek sailors were saved from the storm, they founded this monastery. For several centuries in a row the monastery was a place of pilgrimage for Crimean Christians.

The monastery has a difficult history; today it began to be revived in 1991. It is worth visiting not only for believers. The breath of history is felt in this place... The monastery is located in a beautiful place, on a staircase of 777 steps, from a 200-meter height, you can go down to Jasper Beach.

Visitors are welcome at the monastery on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission.

One of the decorations of the southern coast of Crimea - Church of the Resurrection, more often called simply the Foros Church. The small size and graceful outlines of the temple seem to float in the air, at a height of 412 meters. The bottom view is especially mesmerizing, it must be seen, the sensations are indescribable.

The best craftsmen took part in the construction of the church; it is one of the architectural monuments of the 19th century.

The temple is active, services, baptisms, weddings are held in it. The viewpoint offers breathtaking views of Foros and the surrounding area.

The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is located at: p. Foros, st. Terletskogo, 3. Visiting the temple is free, but if acquaintance with it is included in the excursion route, then the price is negotiable.

The Vorontsov Palace is rightfully considered the pride of the resort Alupka, or rather, it is a whole museum-reserve with a palace complex and a park. The summer residence of Count Vorontsov was completed by the middle of the 19th century.

Interesting Palace Facts:

1. The palace was owned by three generations of the Vorontsov family. Today, when it became a museum, you can see the preserved luxurious interiors of yesteryear.
2. The English delegation that arrived at the Yalta Conference, headed by Winston Churchill, lived in the Vorontsov Palace.
3. Famous Soviet films - from "Scarlet Sails" and "An Ordinary Miracle" to "Assa" and "Ten Little Indians" were filmed here.
4. The palace looks great against the backdrop of Mount Ai-Petri, among cypresses and magnolias.

The address of the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka: Palace Highway, 18. Opening hours - from 9.00 to 17.00, daily.

All halls and expositions can be visited by single ticket, which costs 650 rubles. The price for visiting individual exhibitions is from 50 to 300 rubles.

Not far from Yalta, there is a world-famous place where collected trees and flowers of several thousand species. In the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, not only scientists and scientific workers work. Flora lovers are always welcome there, they organize excursions, exhibitions, whole flower balls and festivals.

Lotuses and irises, tulips, roses and chrysanthemums - the garden is beautiful in any season. You can admire the unique herbarium in the museum, and cacti in the greenhouse of the botanical garden.

What visitors need to know:

• throughout the year, the garden receives guests daily, from 8.00 to 17.00;
• entrance to the Arboretum, which consists of two parks, will cost an adult 300 rubles, schoolchildren - 150 rubles;
• you can visit the Seaside Park and the greenhouse for 100 rubles. for an adult and for 50 rubles. a child from 7 to 14 years old;
• a ticket to the museum costs 50 rubles. and half the cost of visiting it will be paid by school-age children;
• there is a botanical garden in the village of Nikita, Yalta.

Livadia Palace, built for the royal family, for over 100 years. But even today the residence of the Romanovs, which has become a museum-reserve, attracts visitors with its beauty.

This snow-white architectural masterpiece is located just a few kilometers from Yalta. The main expositions are devoted to the Romanov dynasty and the Crimean conference of the leaders of the Soviet Union, Great Britain and the United States. Thematic exhibitions are also held here.

To the attention of visitors:

Everyone knows this architectural landmark in absentia - he saw it on postcards. It is located on Cape Ay-Todor in Gaspra, on a 40-meter steep rock Aurora. The castle itself is small, it was restored, giving its present appearance and today it is an exhibition complex.

And on the adjoining terrace in the evenings there are concerts, performances, vernissages. From here it is good to admire the seascapes.

Information for those wishing to visit the Swallow's Nest:

• the territory adjacent to the palace can be visited free of charge. A ticket to the castle itself costs 200 rubles for adults, 100 rubles for children;
• in the period from May to October, the opening hours are from 10.00 to 19.00 daily, and from November to May, the visiting time is reduced to 16.00, on Monday the castle is closed for visits;
• the Swallow's Nest is located in the village of Gaspra, on Alupkinskoye highway, 9A.

Not far from the village of Generalskoe, in the vicinity there is a wonderful place, especially desirable for tourists on hot summer days. Even in the heat of the day, the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall is full of water and pleases with coolness and picturesque sight- the water rushes down from a 15-meter height.

Where the waterfall is located belongs to the territory of the reserve of the same name. Having paid 100 rubles for the entrance, you can go to the observation deck.

If a visit to the Jur-Jur waterfall is organized, as part of an excursion, then the average price will be 750 rubles.

When you visit on your own, you can drive up to the sights, and not walk through the forest; the price is negotiated with the locals.

The Genoese fortress in Sudak is Museum-reserve, a monument to the history of the medieval era... The defensive structure was erected on the top of the Fortress Mountain, and it took almost a hundred years to make the fortress impregnable.

But today visitors will see only the remnants of the former power, which are still impressive. It is not for nothing that historical reconstructions and knights' tournaments are held here.

To the attention of tourists:

Fans of the great marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky will be interested in visiting Feodosia Art Gallery... By the way, this museum is one of the oldest in Russia.

Here you can see the works of not only the famous artist but also other masters of painting, including contemporary ones, photographs, archival documents and things.

The house of Aivazovsky himself and his sister - in these buildings, architectural monuments of the 19th century, there is a museum exposition.

Information about the work of the museum:

It will be interesting to visit this palace for everyone who wants to learn about the architecture, traditions and culture of the Crimean Tatar people.

Residence of the Crimean khans conceived as a piece of paradise on earth. But over the centuries-old history, the palace has undergone destruction and alterations.

Today, visitors to the historical and cultural reserve can see the interiors of living quarters and harem, mosques, Divan hall, Sary-Guzel baths, gardens, courtyards and fountains. The most famous of them is sung by Pushkin

To the attention of visitors:

• You can see the Khan's Palace every day, from 9.00 to 17.00. The average ticket price for an adult is 300 rubles, for students - 100 rubles. But the exact cost of a visit depends on how many exhibitions are planned to be visited;
• The Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai is located on Rechnoy Street, 133.

This private zoo welcomes visitors with animals of more than 100 species, including rare. Tigers and leopards, bears and camels, ostriches and hippos, chimpanzees and giraffes live here.

Inhabitants can be fed, but only with special food purchased at the entrance. It will be interesting for children to communicate with animals in contact zoo- "Grandma's Yard".

Information for zoo guests:

• an adult will pay 500 rubles to enter this kingdom of fauna, half the ticket for a child under 10 years old;
• the zoo is open from 9.3 am to 7 pm daily. You can find it at the address: Yalta, st. Kirov, 156.

Attractions Map

We have mentioned only a small part of the attractions of the peninsula. Much more is indicated on the map:

It is impossible to be disappointed in the Crimean sights. They are so different - unique corners of nature, picturesque parks, mountain landscapes, luxurious palaces, historical monuments. All this needs to be seen with your own eyes and to understand why Crimea is attractive for you.

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

Most of the Crimean attractions are located in the southwest, on the Simferopol - Bakhchisarai - Inkerman - Sevastopol - Balaklava - Laspi - Simeiz - Alupka - Miskhor - Yalta - Gurzuf - Partenit - Alushta - Angarsk Pass - Salgirskaya Valley - Simferopol. Overview The Golden Ring of Crimea from any of this point can be traveled in 1 day! Of course, you can go in any direction. But we recommend the first trip so that you arrive in Alupka early. You can also return to your place of residence in the dark.

At night, the trolleybus route Yalta - Alushta - Simferopol is also quite suitable. But during the day in the season you will have to abandon it - it is too busy. The Simferopol - Bakhchisarai - Sevastopol highway is suitable at any time of the day. But there are not many viewpoints on it. The highest density of attractions is still in the south-west of Crimea.

Map of the circular automobile route "The Golden Ring of Crimea" - the main route along the highway (red dots), routes for mountain bikes, and motorized off-road vehicles (blue dots).

Separately, over time, we will analyze the routes for off-road vehicles (from mountain bikes to expedition jeeps). But, unlike the Golden Ring of Crimea, you cannot pass the route by car on the highway in one day. However, it is possible to keep within a day if part of the route with a bicycle at the beginning or at the end is carried out in an electric train, trolleybus, or agree on an auto-transfer.

All our routes are also accessible by public transport. Again, in this case, you will not be able to cope with the Golden Ring of Crimea during daylight hours. It will be necessary either to break it up into loop-like routes to return to your base point, or to spend the night at one of the points of the ring. Agents of apartment bureaus are always at the bus stations around the clock. Inexpensive hostel-type hotels operate directly at bus stations, for example, in Yalta.

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 amazingly beautiful places and sights. While resting on these picturesque shores, do not give up numerous excursions - to 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 are reflected in architectural monuments and old fortresses, which are still striking in their grandeur.

The exquisite pearl of the Crimea is the 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 European style here is a terrace not too large, which leads to the park, rather 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 is 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 time- 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 gives luxurious 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 master hewed out wooden fairy-tale characters 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 is comfortably located, a feature of which is that in dry summers this place becomes almost a desert.

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

His decision was to turn 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 - this 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"

The most popular entertainment center for children and adults under the interesting name "Banana Republic" is located in the Saki district, near the city of Evpatoria.

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 territory with various water attractions, representing a whole entertainment complex, 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 decorated with bulbs, signs and lanterns not only the territory itself, 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 today are considered the most famous memorable places in the history of the Second World War in Crimea.

In the second year since the beginning of 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 a fairly strong 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. This is due to the ancient love story of two young people, whose love was considered forbidden. And the lover turned into a bear, which froze forever in the form of a bear, and then became a cold stone block.

Ayu-Dag has 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 inhabitants of the Black Sea still stands on the first floor of this institute. 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, starfish. 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.

View from Mount Karadag to the nature reserve in the village of Koktebel in the Crimea.

50 wonders of Crimea - video journey

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There is one gross mistake that every second tourist who has a rest in Crimea makes, turning his vacation into a seal, when upon returning home from the memories there is only banana rides and a buffet at the hotel. There is nothing wrong with that, but from my own experience I can say that a couple of days are enough to relax on the beach. Then he begins to pull for walks, and the burnt skin requires rest from sunbathing.

So, in order to stock up on vivid impressions of the vacation for years to come, every tourist and traveler needs to know what to see in Crimea. I have compiled a cheat sheet for you from the TOP - 20 most popular places for tourists on the peninsula. If you can't wait to get this free bonus, read the article further!

Crimea what to see necessarily TOP - 20 best places

All tourists are different and everyone's requests for recreation are also different, so I divided interesting places in Crimea into thematic blocks. If you are more attracted by the movement and you want to catch the adrenaline, then you will surely be bored on sightseeing tours, even if they are top-notch and all the guides will recommend them to you as a must-see. Listen to yourself and your desires, and choose a vacation to your liking. For example, I can say for myself that diving 200 meters into the caves seemed to me much more interesting than looking at the luxurious interior of the Crimean palaces.

sights

1. Mount Ai Petri

One should climb Mount Ai Petri for three reasons. The first reason is because observation deck which offers a truly beautiful view of Yalta and the Black Sea coast. If you go to the top as part of excursion groups, the bus will take you straight to the observation deck, a well-paved track leads to it, along which you can also drive by car on your own.

Also on Ai Petri there is an opportunity to climb a hiker, having bought a ticket for the cable car from Alupka. This is the second reason why hundreds of holidaymakers flock here every day. From the booth you can see the famous battlements, which were shown to the whole world by the Soviet director Gaidai in the film about Shurik's adventures.

And the last reason is the caves, which are located on the plateau of the same name. We were on an excursion to Ai Petri in August, and the weather at the summit did not differ much from the whole temperature in Crimea. Even in light summer clothes, we did not freeze. So I think it's superfluous to take warm clothes with you at the height of the season, unless you are going to go down to the caves, where the degree will be lower.

2. Swallow's nest

The swallow's nest has become popular among tourists only due to its unusual location. Indeed, this miniature castle in the Gothic style, inexplicably hovers over a cliff on a 40-meter cliff. In fact, this object has no historical value, no celebrities have lived in it, and it does not even have an interesting background. But it was precisely for his bizarre image that he was painted in pictures, and returning from the Crimea without a photograph against the background of the Swallow's Nest would be considered bad form.

3. Palaces

At all times, the Crimea was a tasty morsel, because of its beautiful natural landscape and mild climate, many rich important people chose the peninsula as a place for the construction of luxurious palaces and royal chambers. Today, no one lives in the palaces; they are used as museums for tourist excursions. In fact, there are many palaces in Crimea and you will hardly have time to cover everything during your vacation, and you should not do this if your goal is not to write a dissertation on medieval architecture) I will tell you about the largest palaces that are most recommended for visiting, based on reviews from tourists.

Livadia Palace

The palace got its beautiful name from the Greek word "livadia" - a lawn, impressed by the beautiful local area, Emperor Nicholas II erected this white palace in the overseas Italian style here. Now in the palace there are halls equipped as museums, where you can see the rooms where the Romanov family led their tsarist existence - the dining room, the emperor's study, children's bedrooms. It is located in the suburbs of Yalta, just three kilometers from the city. In addition to the Livadia Palace itself, there is a park with mosaic paths, beautiful courtyards immersed in greenery and marble benches.

You can get to the palace as part of an excursion or on your own from Yalta by shuttle bus 5, 11, 27 or 32 and get off at the stop "Sanatorium Dyulber".

Massandra Palace

If the previous palace evokes thoughts of Italy, Massandrovsky resembles medieval French castles from the time of Louis XIII, it is not for nothing that it is called the little Versailles in the Crimea. Now tourists come here to see the museum with the emperor's chambers and items of the royal household, and enjoy leisurely walks through the forest, because the location of the palace has this.

Yalta mountain-forest nature reserve is located near the Massandra Palace. Needless to say, walks through the pine forest in combination with mountain air have a beneficial effect on well-being, and green lawns with broken flower beds with fragrant flowers will make this day the most pleasant and memorable.

A hiker can independently get to the Massandra Palace as part of an excursion or independently from Yalta by shuttle bus 29 and get off at the Verkhniy Massandrovsky Park stop. Then you have to walk a little along the road.

Vorontsov Palace

The Vorontsov Palace in Crimea is the most beautiful and majestic building in Crimea, it combines the luxurious style of romanticism from English architecture and oriental flavor, in honor of the Muslim founders of the city of Alupka. Walking through the territory of the castle, you can feel like a hero of a fairy tale - battlements, turrets, high stone walls. And this pearl of the Vorontsov palace - the southern facade, it seems that the doors are about to open and the beautiful eastern princess Budur will run out onto the balcony, surrounded by her retinue.

It is in the Vorontsov Palace that the famous sculptures of lions by the great Italian master Giovanni Bonnani are located; they adorn the stairs leading to the South facade, and miniatures are sold here as souvenirs. Another attraction of this place is the garden, founded by the famous gardener Kebach, where plants from all over the world grow.

The Vorontsov Palace is located at the foot of Mount Ai Petri and is one of the most popular and visited places among vacationers. To get from Yalta to the palace complex, you can sit from the bus station on buses 27 or 32 and get off at the stop "Alupkinsky Palace".

Leisure

If you cannot rest for a long time without physical exertion and love to spend your time on hikes, then there are places in Crimea that are perfect for this.

4. Marble cave

It is not necessary to have professional skills in speleo - tourism to dive into the most mysterious cave in Crimea. To be honest, we also doubted at first, because we had a small child with us, my daughter at that time was only three years old. But she walked with great interest the entire route in the Marble Cave from start to finish, and now she can boast that she saw huge icicles that grow straight from the ground)

Everything in the Marble Cave is equipped for comfortable and safe movement through the underground halls, there are paths, steps and railings. Each route is built in such a way that you do not even need the help of a guide, it is quite possible to see the decoration of the Marble Cave on your own, the transition from one level to another is not at all difficult, and as I said above, even a small child can pass it.

I left a review of our visit to two large caves in Crimea.

5. Cave Emine Bair Khosar

Usually, a visit to the Emine Bair Khosar cave goes in conjunction with the Marble Cave, because they are both located on the Chatyr Dag plateau, and they are separated by a distance of only two kilometers. The cave got its beautiful name thanks to the Tatar dictum - "a well on the side of a mountain", but the guides prefer to call it the Mammoth Cave in honor of the mammoth that fell into its bowels, whose remains are now the main attraction of this place.

Other visitors to the cave that often visited were cave bears, saber-toothed tigers and woolly rhinoceros, their bones resting next to the remains of a mammoth. But traces of our ancestors' stay here were not found, apparently the ancient man was careful and did not burn with the desire to meet these predators here.

6. Tarkhankut

Is there diving in Crimea, and if so, what can you see there? - such a question we asked ourselves approximately while looking for scuba diving in the Crimea. In order to understand what sights await you in the depths of the Black Sea, you yourself need to go to the western coast of Crimea, where Cape Tarkhankut is located - an ideal place for diving on the peninsula. It is here that travelers who are keen on active recreation in the wild come, set up campsites to enjoy the unusual landscape of rocky shores and a calm transparent sea.

In addition to diving on Tarkhankut, you can see sights - the Crocodile rock, swim in the Cup of Love, swim through the pirate arch in the rock.

You can see a review of how our trip to Cape Tarkhankut took place.

Historical excursions

If you want to get to know the Crimean peninsula better, then you certainly need to get acquainted with its history, because of its mild natural conditions it has always remained a tasty morsel for conquerors. Greeks, Scythians, Italians, Romans and many other peoples lived in Crimea at different time periods, each of which left its architectural and historical mark on the Crimean land.

7. Assumption cave monastery

Due to its unusual location, the Assumption Cave Monastery every year attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the world to its chambers. It is literally carved into a sheer rock, and from the side it seems that it soars in an amazing way over the Gorge of Mary. There are several reasons for the construction of the monastery in such an unusual place, but the main one is that once on the site of the Assumption Monastery an icon of the Mother of God was found, which, after being removed, as if by magic returned back to the caves.

The monastery survived many turbulent days, when wars raged outside its walls and bloody battles were raging, miraculously managed to avoid the pogrom of the Turkish invaders. Today, on the territory of the monastery, there are cemeteries where soldiers from different historical eras are buried, from the Crimean War and the Great Patriotic War. Another attraction of the monastery is its entrance staircase, with a wall located on one side, showing holy places from all over the world with a handful of earth.

You can come to the Assumption Monastery from Bakhchisarai by taking minibus # 2, the Staroselie bus stop.

8. Genoese fortress

Do you want to see spectacular theatrical knightly tournaments within the walls of a real medieval fortress? Then you should definitely take a ride to the city of Sudak and visit the Genoese fortress. Within the walls of the attraction you can see the main gate, 12 towers, a consular castle, a temple - a mosque, a temple of the twelve apostles, a warehouse, barracks and, of course, the walls of the fortress, serpentine going to the inaccessible rocks of the stone ridge.

Review - Genoese fortress, as I was drinking honey beer there,.

9. Cave cities

The cave cities of Crimea are another amazing historical attraction of the peninsula, all of them are located in the Bakhchisarai region, and if you have an interest in such places, you can set aside a day for a trip. The most popular places where you can come on your own are Bakla, Mangup, Eski Kermen, Chufut Kale. In the Middle Ages, these caves were created by human hands to protect people from the frequent attacks of enemies and invaders. Entry holes are carved into rocky rocks, so you can cave cities you need to be careful. You can see both residential caves and cave monasteries, temples with frescoes and paintings.

10. New light. Golitsyn trail

The Golitsin trail is primarily interesting for tourists because it runs along coastline under the slope of the mountain, as well as some of its sections pass through grottoes and caves. The trail originates from the village known for its wines and champagne - Novy Svet, the village itself is also one of the most beautiful places in Crimea, especially given its miniature size and location in a natural bay. In the process of passing the trail, such attractions are visited as three colored bays, the famous Golitsina grotto with a wine cellar in the walls of the cave, a juniper grove and many viewing platforms.

The trail is three kilometers long, but despite the short distance, it has strong elevation differences. Therefore, it is better to walk on mountainous terrain in comfortable shoes and with a supply of drinking water in a backpack.

11. Adzhimushkay quarries

In Crimea, there is a place that every vacationer must visit, so as not to forget about the heroism of our ancestors and what price they had to pay for our today's peaceful sky overhead. This place is a museum on the site of a former quarry, where during the war years people lived and defended from the mines, surviving in inhuman conditions and with their last strength fought back the enemy onslaught of the Hitlerite army. It is scary to imagine what the occupied residents had to endure. Along with hunger and lack of drink, the Nazis blew up and filled up the entrances, pumped smoke into underground tunnels, and staged landslides. Of the ten thousand unfortunate occupied residents who descended into the quarry in 1942, several hundred survived.

The underground museum is located near the city of Kerch and it is impossible to miss it, next to it there is a giant memorial monument to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Natural Monuments

12. Cape Fiolent

Cape Fiolent is the most picturesque creation of nature in Crimea, because a volcano worked on its appearance, today the eruptions of which can be observed in the form of huge blocks of black lava towering over the sea surface. The sight is unforgettable, as all tourists say, and I completely agree with them ...

You can swim at Cape Fiolente. But to freshen up on the local beach, you will have to go down about a thousand unequipped and extreme steps, but the reward will be the cleanest sea in Crimea with a view of the rocks and an almost complete absence of tourists.

It will not be difficult to come to Cape Fiolent in Crimea, either as part of an excursion group or on your own. Public transport stop "5th kilometer", then you need to change to a minibus going to Cape Fiolent.

13. Demerdzhi

Demerdzhi is the most mysterious mountain in Crimea and here's why. Firstly, this is not a mountain at all, but a plateau stretching for several kilometers along the Black Sea, near the city of Alushta. The second reason is the bizarre formations in the form of giant stone pillars, reminiscent of the sculptures of warriors, and one of them, due to the similarity with the face of Empress Catherine, is named in her honor. Thirdly, this is the popular place of the Valley of Ghosts, so named because of the frequent fogs descending on the valley. When from under thick clouds only the tops of stone sculptures can be seen, reminiscent of frozen silhouettes of people.

By the way, an interesting fact, at different times of the day, Demerdzhi changes its appearance, each time appearing in front of tourists in a new color, this is due to the amazing composition of the rocks that form mountain range... There are several trekking paths leading to Demerdzhi, passing through oak and beech groves, so you won't get lost or miss interesting things.

14. White rock Ak-Kaya

Ak Kaya is a sheer white cliff, resembling the canyons from the Wild West films. It is not for nothing that many directors chose this area for filming films; here they fit perfectly into the landscape - cowboys in wide-brimmed hats, galloping on frisky horses.

But the rock also has a dark history, on the top of Ak Kai in the Middle Ages, people were executed by throwing them down from a steep cliff. The robbers arranged hiding places for the loot in the Ak Kai caves. Famous generals held meetings on its plateau, and the soldiers took the oath.

15. Kara Dag reserve

Unlike previous natural creations, the Kara Dag reserve cannot be entered without warning. First, you need to clarify the time to visit, book a place for walking around the reserve, as well as pay an entrance ticket. But in return you will receive such unforgettable views and emotions that you will remember for a long time.

So why is this place so attractive for a vacationer? Firstly, this place is a real concentrate, where all the most beautiful and rare plants and trees in Crimea are collected, which are under protection, you can see natural marble and blocks of solidified lava. Secondly, there is the famous Golden Gate rock, you can swim through a natural arch and make a wish during a boat trip along Kara Dag.

Thirdly, this is not just a nature reserve, but an extinct volcano that once spewed out fiery lava, the black color of the rock reminds of this, it is not for nothing that Kara Dag means Black Mountain in translation. Other attractions of the reserve are the museum of the same name, a 7 km long hiking trail, panoramic observation platforms.

16. Waterfalls

The Uchan-Su waterfall is considered the highest waterfall in Crimea, but unfortunately its view during the peak season leaves much to be desired, in the summer months it almost dries up and in order not to get disappointed from the trip, it is better to plan a visit to the lower, but operating in summer, Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall.

Dzhur - Dzhur is the most spectacular and beautiful waterfall in Crimea, even the name of the waterfall is gurgling. If you come to Abkhazia and do not ride to the waterfall it will be considered bad form, then while resting in Crimea, you should visit Dzhur - Dzhursky waterfall. The height of the falling stream is fifteen meters, and stones fall from the mountain along with the water, so you won't be able to enjoy swimming, but not many will agree to plunge into the icy water. But against the background of the waterfall, excellent photos are obtained, and if you have not seen such a miracle of nature before, it can impress you!

With health benefits

17. Estuary

Crimea is not only beautiful landscapes and sights, but also healing air, unique salt lakes and mineral mud. Arriving in Crimea to rest it is quite possible to improve your health and recover from many ailments. Where can you do this if you are not undergoing spa treatment in a sanatorium? The fact is that in Crimea there are many free natural hospitals, which you can use right in the open air, and such wonders of nature are called estuaries.

Estuaries are lakes with a high concentration of salt in the composition of the water, and at the bottom of such reservoirs there are medicinal mud, which has a beneficial effect on the skin and the body as a whole. To receive treatment, it is enough to come to the estuary, of which there are a huge number in the Crimea, to take a mineral bath and apply therapeutic mud to the body.

You can read a review of how we went to the estuary in Evpatoria, Lake Moinaki.

18. Jau Tepe mud volcanoes

If you are sure that there are no active volcanoes in Crimea, then you are deeply mistaken. On the peninsula there are amazing natural volcanoes that erupt not fiery lava, but streams of healing mud! In total, there are about seven active volcanoes in Crimea, and all of them are located in the east of the Kerch Peninsula in the village of Vulkanovka. But unlike estuaries, getting into the mouth of a volcano to smear yourself with mud would be a big stupidity, you can easily fall into a natural crater. Mud mud contains a storehouse of minerals and is used by doctors for recreational purposes in hospitals and sanatoriums of the Crimea.

Entertainment activities

Crimea has long ceased to have the status of a pensioner vacation; the events held on the peninsula are most often aimed at youth and active pastime. Jazz festivals are held here, informal youth gathers, many clubs, cafes and other entertainments are in full swing. night life in resort towns. What unusual events can you visit in Crimea that you definitely won't see at home?

19. Mud fights

This non-traditional sport appeared in Crimea relatively recently and has already gained popularity among spectators, visitors and tourists. Indeed, in the role of athletes in the arena are beautiful pumped-up girls, but this is not their main quality. What visitors come here for is to see with their own eyes the masterful techniques of karate, and sometimes even tricks like spectacular acrobatic numbers. Do not be afraid there will be no blood and broken ribs, but an adrenaline rush while watching mud fights is guaranteed for you. And you can also take part in this event personally, each spectator is given the opportunity to enter the ring and compete with the gladiator girls.

20. Kazantip

You've probably heard about Kazantip, but you don't know what it is. The Kazantip Republic is a mega party held annually in Crimea and gathering hundreds of visitors from all over the world on its territory. Vacationers come here for the sake of listening to club and electronic music performed by the most top DJs from all over the world. Here you can hang out, dance and light up all day long, and you can come here in beach shorts and a swimsuit, or you can come up with an original image and apply makeup.

You can read our impression of the days spent at Kazantip.

I hope my memo, what to see in the Crimea is obligatory, will be useful to you. I wish you all a pleasant and memorable stay!

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

Historical sights of Crimea

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

The ancient monastery in Bakhchisarai, founded by fugitive Byzantine monks over a thousand years ago, is located in the sheer wall of a wild gorge. The mountain monastery was closed by the Soviet authorities and then destroyed by the 1927 earthquake.

During the Great Patriotic War, a military hospital was located on its territory, and after that - a neuropsychiatric dispensary, and only in 1993 the Holy Dormition Monastery was restored and transferred to the Orthodox Church.

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

4. Monument to the sunken ships in Sevastopol

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

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

The snow-white-blue palace in the Moorish style was built near Yalta at the end of the 19th century for Prince Romanov according to his own sketch. Arched windows, battlements, silvery domes - the luxurious building fully lives up to its name, which is translated from Arabic as "magnificent".

With the advent of Soviet power, the palace functioned as a sanatorium, but today it is closed to visitors, but tourists can see this sight of Crimea from the outside and take a walk through the picturesque territories of the palace.

In 1942, the Nazis occupied Kerch. The Soviet troops, who did not manage to evacuate, and the local population went into the dungeons of the village of Adzhimushkay. The defense of the quarries lasted almost six months, and after the capture of the catacombs, forty-eight people out of thirteen thousand remained alive.

A tour of the Adzhimushkai quarries is designed to acquaint people with the conditions of survival of the defenders and tell about the feat and tragedy of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War.

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

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

An ancient cave fortress is located in the Bakhchisarai region on a mountain plateau. According to scientists, it was created in the 5th century, later it was mastered by the Polovtsy, then by the Karaites. More than one hundred and fifty caves are former residential and utility rooms, carved into the rocks, like a honeycomb. Only two Karaite temples, one residential estate and the mausoleum of the daughter of Khan Tokhtamysh have survived to this day. The rest of the city is in ruins.