Picturesque places of Crimea. The most beautiful places in Crimea
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At all times Crimea was considered one of the most beautiful corners of the planet. The magnificence of the local nature has repeatedly become a source of inspiration and the subject of the image of the world's best artists, seeking to convey the amazing richness of colors of the wonderful peninsula. However, not a single masterpiece of art is able to give those feelings that arise from direct immersion in a bright and diverse world called Crimea, open to everyone. Inexpressibly lively and changeable sea, picturesque bays, majestic mountains and spacious valleys, mysterious caves and bewitching waterfalls, dense forests and transparent lakes... We have chosen 20 picturesque places from all the stunning diversity of the Crimean land, which invariably attract thousands of tourists from all over the world.
One of the most amazing places in the vicinity of Sevastopol - Cape Fiolent. A piece of land invading the sea, formed by volcanic rocks, opens up to its visitor extraordinary beauty landscapes. You can admire the expanses of the sea here on the tops of rocks, the height of which is from 50 to 200 meters. The coastline is formed by numerous niches, stone heaps, miniature islands, rocky coves with grottoes. The nature of the cape is represented by a sparse forest, including a variety of plants. However main feature places are bare, windswept rocks of bizarre shape, descending into clear water. To the east of the cape is the famous Jasper Beach, to which you can go down the old stone stairs, numbering about 800 degrees.
Cape Fiolent is pristine nature, beautiful panoramic views, wonderful air and the purest emerald sea, an atmosphere of peace and, at the same time, a source of new impressions.
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Vacationers in the Crimea in June-July cannot ignore the blooming lavender fields. As you know, the birthplace of lavender, an evergreen shrub that conquers the refined smell of its flowers, is the Mediterranean. In the Crimea, this beautiful plant began to be grown on an industrial scale to produce essential oil, starting in 1928. Over the past decades, plantation areas have declined significantly, many of them are abandoned. At the same time, there are several vast and well-groomed fields that make it possible to compare the surroundings of Crimea with French Provence. Such magical places can be found near Bakhchisaray - in the village of Turgenevka, near the villages of Kudrino and Shelkovichnoye, in the mountains near the villages of Growing and Zavetnoe; not far from the suburb of Alushta - the village of Lavender; at Cape Tarkhankut. Lavender fields are spread on both sides of the road "Simferopol - Sudak".
The violet sea receding into the distance, filling the air with an intoxicating aroma, is beautiful in different ways at different times of the day: lavender flowers change shades depending on the lighting. But whenever you fail to contemplate this natural splendor - at dawn, in the middle of the day or at sunset, the impressions of what you see will remain for a lifetime.
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Ai-Petri Yayla, which is part of the Main Range of the Crimean Mountains, stretches from east to west for 25 km. The highest point of the massif is Mount Roka, whose peak rises above sea level by 1347 m. However, the less high, but incredibly picturesque peak of the plateau, Mount Ai-Petri, resembling a magical castle with sheer walls and dilapidated towers, has gained the most popularity. Its height reaches 1234 m.
The white figured teeth of the hill have become an amazing completion of the mountain amphitheater starting from the Black Sea. The spectacular appearance of the mountain has evolved over thousands of years. In the past, Ai-Petri is a huge coral reef located at the bottom ancient sea that existed in the Upper Jurassic. But the legendary teeth arose much later, as a result of prolonged weathering of the limestone rocks of the former reef.
Getting to the top of Ai-Petri is not difficult at all: it leads from the village of Koreiz cable car, famous for the longest unsupported span in Europe. The mountain offers an impressive view of the South Coast.
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Numerous Sevastopol bays are a specific, worthy special attention Landmark of Crimea. Among them, the Balaklava Bay, which is distinguished not only by the expressiveness of landscapes, but also by rich history. A number of interesting monuments testify to the distant past of the modern Crimean resort - Balaklava, the main of which is the Genoese fortress of Chembalo. The ruins of a medieval fortification, located on the top of the Fortress Mountain (Kastron), rise above the Balaklava Bay, forming an integral majestic ensemble together with the surrounding natural landscape.
The bay itself, which arose as a result of a tectonic fault, is also a unique phenomenon. Hidden behind high cliffs, it "cuts" into the land for 1500 meters. It is connected to the sea by a narrow and winding strait, in some places not exceeding 45 meters in width. All these features make the bay protected from strong winds and waves from all directions. In addition, Balaklava Bay, unlike many others, is not loaded with large-tonnage ships. This is a cozy and, at the same time, colorful place that will captivate fans forever. southern nature and ancient history.
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“Flying Water”, and in Turkic “Uchan-Su” - such a poetic name was given to the largest waterfall of the peninsula. The overthrow of water jets from a height of 98.5 m can only be called flight. 6 km from Yalta, a mountain river meets a sheer limestone cliff, forming a truly magnificent sight. You can feel the full power of Wuchang-Su during the rains or during the period of snow melting on the yail. But in the hot summer, the waterfall almost completely dries up.
There is more than one legend about the beautiful creation of nature. So, there is a legend that tells that the girl Zeynab was stopped into the water, for her dexterity and lightness she received the second name Uchan. The beauty was kidnapped by a mountain spirit, who nevertheless heeded her prayers and allowed her to help her family get rid of the drought by turning Zeynab-Uchan into a mountain stream. Since then, the swift Wuchang has been rushing with mountain peaks to the sea, overcoming a huge rocky barrier on its way.
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No less beautiful legend tells about the appearance of rocky islands located near the village of Gurzuf. According to legend, the two rocks that "grew" in the middle of the sea are petrified twin brothers, punished by their own mentor for the selfish use of magic. Despite the originality of the explanation of the origin, the natural landmark received a simple name - "Adalary", which from the Crimean Tatar means all of the "islands".
The “brothers” are located 40 m from each other, and about 250 m separate them from the shore. stone giants 35 and 48 m. “Above the sky is blue, below the sea is turquoise” - such a harmonious frame was given to Adalars - one of the symbols South Shore Crimea, so simply and sincerely glorified in one of the Artek songs.
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One of the most spectacular protected landscapes of the Crimea is Cape Ai-Todor. Its three rocky spurs, like a huge trident of Neptune, crash into the sea. The central spur of the cape, also known as "Monastyr-Burun" (i.e. "Monastic Cape") is striking in its beauty. It was here that during the Middle Ages the monastery of St. Theodore was located, from which the toponym Ai-Todor comes. And for more than a hundred years, one of the most recognizable Crimean sights has been rising on the eastern outskirts of the middle spur - swallow's Nest.
No less remarkable is the southernmost and at the same time the highest spur of the cape - the Ai-Todor spur itself, which has served as a guide for navigators since ancient times. Here, in 1835, a lighthouse was erected, which has not only survived to this day, but is still successfully functioning. The age of the trees surrounding the ancient navigation structure has also passed the age limit.
Ai-Todor with its sheer cliffs is a massif practically inaccessible from the sea. The only convenient pier is a small but very picturesque bay located between the spurs, where regular boats moor.
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In the immediate vicinity of the village of Simeiz, near the sea, a giant stone cat hid, preparing to jump. This is a large limestone outlier rock, the outlines of which determined its name. Mount Koshka is an interesting complex monument of nature, distinguished by its diverse relief, containing rock formations of original shape, and colorful southern vegetation. Over 350 species of plants grow here, 12 of them are listed in the Red Book, and some are even endemic.
Ancient civilizations left their mark on Mount Koshka. Until now, the massif has become a place of archaeological finds, among which are Taurus burial grounds in the form of stone boxes-dolmens dating back to the 6th-2nd centuries. BC. The ruins of medieval fortresses have also been preserved here.
The top of the massif is the highest point of the “curved back” of the Cat (254 m above sea level). It is very easy to get on the impregnable rock at first sight. One of the ways to visit the sights can be a walking tour.
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Koyashskoye Lake is a unique natural landmark of the Kerch Peninsula. It is located on the territory of the Opuksky Reserve, where the virgin steppe meets the sea. Nearby are the Uzunlar Lake, Cape and Mount Opuk.
The drainless lake of estuary origin with salt water cannot boast of large sizes: its area is only 5 sq.m, and the depth does not exceed 1 m. The reason for this unusual natural phenomenon the microparticles produced by the Dunaliella salina algae, which grows at the bottom of the lake, are one of the few organisms that can survive in such saline conditions. Not only water is colored, but also salt crystals, which also acquire the aroma of violets. In the spring, bright pink lake, surrounded by flowering steppe, is especially picturesque. In summer, the water evaporates, leaving real salt icebergs on the sand.
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A truly mysterious landscape can be observed not far from Alushta, on the western slope of the southern ridge of Demerdzhi-yayla. Here, huge blocks and boulders were transformed by the great creator - Nature into bizarre sculptures resembling figures of people, animals, fantastic creatures or objects. Anything can be seen in southern Demerdzhi: it all depends on the time of day, lighting, and, of course, the imagination of the beholder. It is not only the forms of rock formations that are intricately intertwined with each other that make you tremble, but also their impressive size. The largest "exhibit", nicknamed the Giant, with a diameter of 5 m reaches a height of 25 m. In total, there are more than a hundred stone "ghosts". Looking at each of them, guessing the images, watching how the centuries-old natural sculptures will change and “come to life” with the movement of the sun - what could be more exciting.
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A cave of unique beauty with a complex system of halls, corridors and galleries was discovered on the lower plateau of the Chatyr-Dag massif in 1987. Soon tourist routes were laid here: the cave was equipped with paths with handrails and lighting. For almost twenty years, the “underground kingdom” has received more than one hundred thousand guests from all over the world, admiring its vast expanses, the original silhouettes of numerous sinter formations, and rare varieties of crystals.
The depth of the cave, located at an altitude of 920 m above sea level, reaches 60 m, and the total length of its halls exceeds 2 km. Each hall has a peculiar appearance, which is reflected in the names of many of them. There are Palace, Pink, Balcony, Luster halls in the Marble Cave, Fairy Tales Gallery, Hope Hall with stone altars, Chocolate and others. Standing out among them is the Perestroika Hall (Caving Hall), which is the largest hall in the caves of the peninsula. It is 100 meters long and 28 meters high.
The walls of the underground hall are decorated with caralites that look like flower buds, the space is divided by powerful drip columns, luxurious “chandeliers” hang on the ceilings, there are openwork gour baths with water and even waterfalls. Diverse "decor", complex composition, grandiose scale marble cave amaze the imagination and allow us to call the Crimean landmark one of the most beautiful caves on the planet.
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You can see how gracefully and noiselessly the noble snow-white birds with a gracefully curved neck glide along the water surface by visiting the natural reserve of international importance - the Swan Islands. It is located in the Karkinitsky Bay of the Black Sea and consists of six islands with an area of 52 hectares, stretched along the coast and separated from each other by shallow straits. Natural conditions attract many waterfowl to this place. In summer, over five thousand swans accumulate here, for which during this period the islands become their home. The number and species composition of the reserve is striking: the shallow water of the bay is a stopover for more than 250 species of migratory birds. Various species of ducks, waders, gulls, white and gray herons, cormorants and other handsome birds live here.
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The most full-flowing waterfall of Crimea is located in the vicinity of Alushta, in the mysterious high-mountain gorge Khapkhal, overgrown with dense forest. The average volume of water thrown out by him is 250-270 liters per second! Created a waterfall flowing through the gorge, at an altitude of 468 m above sea level, the river Ulu-Uzen East, starting on the slopes of Dzhemerdzhi-yayla and flowing into the Black Sea.
The unique attraction has the uncomplicated name "Dzhur-Dzhur", which comes from the onomatopoeia of murmuring water. Indeed, the waterfall does not subside for a minute. Even in a dry summer, a powerful stream of water falls from a fifteen-meter height into a huge pit and then swiftly rushes along the bed of a mountain river. Along with the water flow, stones also fly down, so you should not get close to the waterfall. It is better to admire this miracle of nature from a distance. Not far from the waterfall is a cave of the same name, surrounded by forest.
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Luxurious panoramic views open from the top of Mount Roman-Kosh - highest point Babugan-yayly, which in turn is the highest mountain range of the Crimea. Here, at an altitude of 1545 meters above sea level, you can see almost the entire Crimea, breathe in the air filled with the aromas of fragrant herbs and flowers, feel the state of serene peace and harmony. It is not surprising that, according to one of the versions, the toponym "Roman-Kosh" is of Indo-Aryan origin and is translated as "upper halt", "higher peace". Although there is a more prosaic translation of the name of the mountain, from the Turkic language meaning "forest peak".
The mountain is located near the village of Gurzuf. The path to the top passes through a picturesque pine forest. In the valleys of Mount Roman-Kosh, one can often meet a red deer and a graceful roe deer, barely touching the ground while running. The mountain is indescribably beautiful during sunset. Open glades here serve as excellent viewing platforms. However, since Roman-Kosh is located on the territory of the Crimean Natural Reserve, climbing the mountain is officially prohibited.
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A bunch of picturesque corners united the Baydar Valley - a huge basin in the southeastern part of the peninsula, surrounded on all sides by green mountains. Numerous rivers flow here, forming small, but very beautiful waterfalls. In the center of the valley is the largest reservoir in the Crimea - Chernorechenskoye, the source of which is the crystal clear mountain river Chernaya.
In the north-west of the intermountain basin formed deep canyons, in the southeastern part you can find several caves. The sun-drenched meadows are extraordinarily beautiful, the flowers of which fill the mountain air with fresh aromas. In total, more than 50 species of plants grow in the valley, including relict trees, medicinal herbs, and rare orchids.
Due to its natural beauties and surprisingly mild climate, the Baidar Valley received an unofficial name - Crimean Switzerland. Walks in its picturesque places are beautiful at any time of the year.
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The natural boundary between the Koktebel Bay and the Quiet Bay is Cape Chameleon. Today it is a narrow high ridge, which has a very unusual silhouette. Thanks to the ancient maps of the Crimea, it is known that the cape became like this centuries later: the part of the land formed by clay rocks, eroded by the sea and rains, has significantly decreased in size over time.
The cape was named Chameleon because of its phenomenal ability to change shades depending on the lighting. So, in the morning you can observe a gray-blue color. But at sunset, the sun's rays "color" the rocks in golden, gradually turning into purple and blue hues. The "play of light" continues throughout the day, during which the cape changes its appearance up to twenty times.
Crimea is the pearl of Russia. The purest mountain air, combined with the sea, has incredible properties. This peninsula falls in love with itself again and again, having visited once, you will definitely want to return to feel this air and enjoy the stunning views. Konstantin Paustovsky also wrote “... For the hundredth time, I regretted that I was not born an artist. It was necessary to convey this geological poem in colors. For the thousandth time, I felt the sluggishness of human speech." He was right, because words cannot convey all the beauty, so we invite you to admire the most beautiful places of Crimea with your own eyes.
1. Yalta. Mount Ai-Petri.
Ai-Petri is not the highest mountain, but because of its mighty appearance and rich history, it is one of the natural monuments of Crimea. The Greeks gave the mountain the name Ai-Petri in honor of St. Peter and founded an Orthodox monastery on it, the ruins of which keep the memory of the events of the past. More than 600 meters of mountain peaks and slopes amaze with their beauty, majesty, give a sense of security, which is why Ai-Petri has become a point of intersection of different peoples of the world who created the history of Crimea.
2. Sevastopol. Baydarskaya valley.
Baidra Valley is one of the most beautiful and impressive places in Crimea, with a rich history, as evidenced by excavations. Found fragments and materials indicate that the peoples who settled in the valley were repeatedly attacked and wars. Currently, this place attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world to admire the vastness and beauty of this place. A special influx of people is celebrated during the flowering season of daisies, when the entire valley is covered with white flowers and turns into one big cloud.
The valley is 8 km wide, 16 km long and rises 260 meters above sea level. The Chernorechensk reservoir has spilled in the very heart, which is actively protected by local residents, as it is the main source of fresh water for nearby cities.
Balaklava Bay is certainly one of the most picturesque and stunning places in Crimea, but this place also keeps many secrets, mysteries and legends. History remembers many bloody sea battles. The bay was an important strategic object, where a hidden underground submarine base was located. Now this place attracts a large flow of tourists, who affectionately call it the Russian Venice.
4. Belogorsk. white rock.
Ak Kaya (from the Tatar White Rock) is a huge almost sheer rock, which is a natural monument, which rises 325 m above sea level. It is distinguished by an almost white color and an unusual flat top. The slopes of the rock seem to be riddled with caves, thanks to which the researchers found a lot of interesting materials and uncovered many of the mysteries of this place. But the history of this rock is mostly bloody and frightening, as it is believed that people were executed by being thrown off the cliff. Tourists are not afraid of this story, and they come again and again to admire this hulk.
Due to its mighty appearance, the rock has repeatedly attracted filmmakers here, who shot famous films here, one of which is "The Headless Horseman"
4. Alushta. Waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur.
The Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, which means "murmuring water" in Tatar, justifies its name, since the water mountain waterfall do not fall with a frightening roar, but shimmer and murmur like a stream. A picturesque place where a waterfall sings among the mountains and well-placed plants gives a special touch. This murmuring waterfall pours out 270 liters of water per second.
5. Alupka. Vorontsov Palace.
The Vorontsov Palace, the author of the construction of which was Edward Blore, perfectly fit into the local color. The creator very organically managed to combine the English style from ancient to modern. Not without oriental elements, as evidenced by the southern entrance of the building, which has drawings of a lotus and a Tudor flower, as well as carving decorations. There is also an inscription in Arabic, which means: "And there is no winner but Allah."
6. Alushta. Valley of ghosts.
The name of the valley did not happen by chance. Huge rocky stones, as if scattered throughout the valley, have bizarre shapes, similar to the figures of people or the profile of a person's face, and at sunset they cast amazing shadows that resemble fast-moving images. Each person sees something of his own, which his fantasy tells him. The mountain itself attracts with its changes. Depending on the time of day and the location of the sun, it is able to change its color.
The Kadagar Reserve can certainly be attributed to the most beautiful places in the Crimea, because this place skillfully combines the expanse of the steppe, the endless and gentle waters of the Black Sea, as well as the mountain peaks, striving to pierce the skies. This place over and over again attracts not only tourists to admire the indescribable beauty, but also scientists, as well as representatives of various organizations.
The most unusual place on the Crimean peninsula is Lake Koyashskoe. Thousands of tourists come from all over the world to admire this unusual pink lake. It's all about the algae that lives here. Photosynthesis releases a red pigment that gives the water a red hue, but does not evaporate as the lake dries up, so the hotter and drier, the brighter the color of the water becomes. Also, this lake is the most salty on the territory of the peninsula, its average annual salt levels are 360 grams per liter. Also, the water of the lake is extremely useful and valuable, as it contains a lot of iodine and beta-carotene.
9. Lavender fields.
Few people know that in the Crimea there are lavender fields that are not inferior to those of Provence. In several places on the peninsula, farmers breed an amazing plant with an amazing color and an equally amazing smell. The influx of tourists sometimes upsets farmers, because negligent guests trample the fields and take too many flowers as a keepsake, but if visitors respect the work of the owners of the fields, they do not interfere with photographs and admiring these wonderful places.
10. settlement Gaspra. Swallow's Nest.
The swallow's nest can rightly be considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea. The building located on sheer cliff, and strives to fall directly into the Black Sea. The view of the Swallow's Nest is amazing, it seems that a little knight lives there, because this miniature building resembles a castle. In fact, bringing the Swallow's Nest to life, Baron Rudolf von Stengel took the medieval castles of Germany as a basis, and now tourists from all over the world come to see it.
Inside, the Swallow's Nest is quite modest, and the baron had nowhere to turn around, because the dimensions of the building are only 10 * 20 * 12 meters.
Swan Islands is an ornithological part of the Crimean nature reserve. Here they are engaged in the protection and breeding of birds. By the name, you can understand that the main inhabitants are swans, but here you can meet all the birds that live on the peninsula. Not everyone knows how to get here, because you can only get there by water.
11. Yalta. Livadia Palace.
The Livadia Palace is one of the most famous and beloved by tourists architectural monuments of the Crimea. It is known mainly due to the fact that the summer monastery of the last Tsar Nicholas II was located here. It was he who built a completely new palace on the site of a dilapidated palace, mainly due to the fact that the emperor’s large family simply did not have enough space. Tourists are now flocking to the summer residence of the king to see how the royal family lived, because everything is in its place unchanged, even photographs are left in place, which speaks of the liveliness of this building.
12. settlement Upper Massandra. Massandra Palace.
After the construction was frozen for 7 years due to the death of Count Vorontsov, who originally created this palace, the estate was purchased for Alexander III. The architect Mesmacher expanded the building, added stairs, balconies and terraces, covered the walls with yellow tiles and the new castle shone. Unfortunately, Alexander III did not have time to settle in the castle, and the estate passed to Nicholas II. He, in turn, visited the residence in memory of his father, but still preferred to stay in Livadia.
More than 1000 different plants grow around the castle, which undoubtedly attracts botanists from all over the world.
13. settlement Marble. Marble cave.
Marble Cave is a very interesting and unusual place that is accessible to travelers at any time of the year. The length of the route inside the cave is 1.5 kilometers, which makes it possible to perfectly examine the limestone deposits, which are several millennia old.
14. Sevastopol. Cape Fiolent.
Cape Fiolent is one of the most the most beautiful capes throughout the peninsula. The main constituent of the cape is volcanic rock. Due to the ancient volcano, which was active 150 million years ago, at the foot you can see the remains of solidified lava. AT this moment the volcano is destroyed by the waters of the sea and covered with limestone outgrowths. The unique untouched nature, magnificent air and solitude attract more and more tourists from all over the world.
Unusual plants grow here, and the history is shrouded in secrets, mysteries and legends.
Cape Chameleon is very mysterious and interesting place. An animal that never lived in these places gave the name to the whole cape. Why so? Firstly, the outlines of the land area are very reminiscent of a curving animal, and secondly, like a chameleon, it can change its color depending on many factors, be it time of day, season, weather, wind and sun direction.
16. p. Zelenogorye. Lake Panagia.
Among the mountains in their very heart, the deep-water lake Panagia, which has an emerald color, has spilled. Its waters are filled by the nearby river Kushen-Uzen. The water in the lake remains cold all year round due to its glacial origin. The view of this picturesque place is fascinating, but if you swim in this magical reservoir, you are guaranteed a surge of strength and vigor. The waters heal and seem to purify not only the body, but also the soul.
18. Yalta. Wuchang-su waterfall.
Crimea is rich in waterfalls, each of which is unique, but the Uchan-Su waterfall is the highest and most abundant of all available on the peninsula. The total height of the water fall from the two water platforms is almost one hundred meters. By the way, it's even higher than himself Niagara Falls. And this hulk is fed by a completely inconspicuous river, the length of which is only 7 km. But the waterfall is not only beautiful, but also useful, it is a source of fresh water for local residents.
19. Sevastopol. Chersonese Tauride.
Tauric Chersonesos, which in Greek means "the peninsula of the Taurians" is the ruins of an ancient Greek trading city, which was at the crossroads of sea routes. He was very rich and actively developed, which attracted many conquerors. Currently, the site is part of the UNESCO heritage and is a historical and archaeological reserve, where excavations are periodically carried out to this day in order to learn more about the city.
The oldest street in the city, which stretches straight along the Black Sea coast. It invites guests to take a walk along the seashore, enjoying the sea air and beautiful nature. Famous poets and writers have repeatedly mentioned this street in their works. And of course, the Yalta embankment boasts the best restaurants, discos and entertainment on the entire peninsula.
The first place was taken by the most beautiful and most recognizable castle of the Crimean peninsula - the Swallow's Nest. Even people who have never been to Crimea can easily recognize this landmark. The castle was built at the beginning of the 20th century on the Aurora rock in the village of Gaspra. It was made in the Neo-Gothic style, with loopholes and spiers, commissioned by the German oilman Baron von Stengel.
Today the castle is one of the most visited sights of the Crimean peninsula. Near the Swallow's Nest there are several viewing platforms, a tree of desires, and exhibitions of paintings are held inside the castle itself.
The most visited place in Crimea. During the year it is visited by more than 1.5 million people. The length of the embankment is more than 1.5 kilometers. The embankment was laid out at the end of the 19th century, and was constantly expanded. First, it was raised a few meters, then stone fences were built. The Yalta embankment combines almost all the accumulated experience of a park building: here you can see ancient trees, rose gardens, shady alleys, palm trees, fountains, comfortable benches, landscape design and beautiful views of the sea.
One of the oldest trees on the embankment is the Platan, about 200 years old, 32 meters high, and 5.5 meters in girth. Yesenin and Chekhov were the biggest admirers of the Yalta embankment. The latter, under the impression of a walk along the embankment, wrote the work "The Lady with the Dog".
The Vorontsov Palace is located in the city of Alupka. The palace was built in the middle of the 19th century by order of Count Vorontsov by the English architect Edward Blore. The palace is made in different styles: from Gothic to Moorish. Each side of the palace has its own style and theme. Also on the territory of the palace is one of the best parks in Crimea. Now the Vorontsov Palace works as a museum, it hosts tours, both in the palace itself and in the courtyard.
The Livadia Palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century for the Romanov imperial family as a summer residence. Nicholas II was in love with this picturesque place of the Crimean peninsula. The Livadia Palace is also famous for the Yalta Conference of 1945, at which Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt decided on the arrangement of the post-war world and the borders of European states. The conference marked the beginning of the United Nations.
Massandra Palace is located near Yalta, in the village of Massandra. The construction of the palace began in 1881 and was completed only in 1902. During the construction, not only the architects changed, but also several rulers of the country. The palace was not destined to become inhabited. After the construction was completed, it was used several times as a country house, but they never stayed overnight, preferring the Livadia Palace. Massandra Palace, in addition to its amazing mountain location, has a wonderful park and a beautiful park area.
Perhaps one of the most picturesque corners of the Crimean peninsula. Balaklava is noticeable by its Balaklava bay. In addition to its inner beauty, it also has a very practical application. In the most severe weather at sea, when a storm rages and sea waves reach 5-6 points, there is almost calm in Balaklava Bay. Therefore, one of the most convenient and safe moorings for yachts and boats is located in Balaklava, and that is why in the USSR they placed in Balaklava secret object GTS 825, designed for the repair, maintenance and shelter of submarines. The object was able to survive a direct hit from a nuclear warhead, and after a while release submarines to retaliate.
Balaclava is also famous for the Genoese fortress of Chambalo, built by the Genoese in 1343 to defend the city.
The most famous mountain Crimea. The tourist popularity of the mountain was influenced by its proximity to Yalta and the construction of one of the largest cable cars in Europe. The height of the mountain is 1234 meters. The visit is usually divided into two stages of climbing the mountain: by cable car, ascending to the Ai-Petrinsky teeth, or walking along the Ai-Petrinsky plateau from obligatory visit a cafe with ethnic cuisine and a serpentine descent to the Silver Pavilion and the largest waterfall in Europe, Wuchang-Su.
Chufut-Kale is located 2.5 km from the city of Bakhchisaray. The cave city of Chufut-Kale was inhabited even before our era. In the 6th century, the city was fortified and made one of the impregnable fortresses Crimean peninsula. Handicraft is developing in the city, books are being printed, coins are being minted. In the 16th century, not far from the fortress, the city of Bakhchisarai grew with the residence of the Crimean khans in Khan's Palace. Chufut-Kale fades into the background. I am making a prison in the fortress, in which they keep noble captives, for whom it was possible to get a ransom. After the annexation of Crimea to the Russian Empire, the fortress no longer contains prisoners and Chufut-Kale gradually begins to die. Today, Chufut-Kale is a historical monument of the Crimea and one of the most amazing sights of the Central Crimea.
It is located in the vicinity of the city of Sevastopol and is one of the first Greek settlements on the Crimean peninsula. The first buildings in Chersonese date back to the 5th century BC. It was Chersonese that became the starting point for the settlement of the Crimean peninsula by Greeks, in the east and west. Chersonese also went down in history as the city from which the Baptism of Russia began. It was here that Vladimir the Great was baptized and ten years later baptized all of Russia. Today, Vladimir Cathedral has been erected at the supposed place of baptism. Now Chersonese works as an open-air museum. You can walk around Chersonesos, both on your own and with a guide who will tell you about the life and customs of the ancient Greeks, as well as many amazing stories and legends about the arrangement of the city.
It is located on the ascent to Mount Ai-Petri (Saint Peter), from the side of the city of Yalta. The name of the Uchan-Su waterfall is literally translated from the Turkic language as “flying water”. The height of the waterfall is about 90 meters, and today it is the most big waterfall Europe. The peak of the activity of the waterfall falls in the spring, when the snow begins to melt on Mount Ai-Petri. In summer, the waterfall almost dries up. A visit to the waterfall is usually combined with a visit to Mount Ai-Petri.
So many places, which deserve a position in the list of the most beautiful sights of Crimea, were not included in the top 10, for example, in the city of Sudak, and many others. Most likely this happened due to low coverage among tourists and guests of the Crimea. Most of the sights that made it to the top ten are located on, which was massively popularized in the Soviet Union.
Every year, millions of guests from many countries of the world come to the Crimean peninsula. It attracts not only the opportunity to eat the sun and fruits, improve health and restore strength. People come here for impressions, which, together with the photos taken, will maintain their tone and warm mood for a long time. In search of the most beautiful city of Crimea, you should turn to the top five of them.
5. Sudak - a resort pearl of the South-Eastern Crimea
One of the oldest cities not only in Crimea, but also in Europe has become a real decoration of the southeastern part of the peninsula. Environmentally friendly - due to the lack of a seaport, it is especially attractive for family vacation. On the city beaches you can find both pebbles and sand, and a little away from the city, wild rocky stretches of the coast, exciting with their unbridled severity.
Sudak Bay, surrounded from the north by a picturesque range of green mountains, has formed a climate close to the Mediterranean. climatic conditions. In the east it is closed by the ancient coral reef- to which fans of ecotourism and numerous divers flock.
In the western part of the bay, on a rocky mountain, there is a visiting card of Sudak - known to everyone. She is a unique historical monument, which keeps its romantic and poignant legends. Every guest who comes here strives to touch its fortress walls.
Still thinking which city of Crimea is the most beautiful for recreation? Do not hesitate, Sevastopol is extremely rich in iconic monuments that keep recognition and respect for historical events. The glorified memorial complex - and the Park with Friendship Alley laid out here - is now a symbol of peaceful life and creation.
The special charm of the metropolis is brought by the close proximity of recent times with a deep history. , which attracts thousands of tourists to its ruins, on summer evenings provides the arena of the ancient theater for modern productions. Another extraordinarily beautiful place in Sevastopol is surrounded by mountains, with its Genoese fortress, wonderful beaches and rocky grottoes.
1. Yalta is the most beautiful city in Crimea
The leader in this five, of course, becomes solar. Reviews of tourists resting here are unanimous: this is the most beautiful and unique resort in the south of the peninsula, 
proudly bearing the name "Pearl of Crimea".
How many poets and artists have been inspired by these divine places?! The beauty of numerous Yalta monuments of nature, architecture and history is breathtaking. What is worth alone, whose noble grandeur deeply touches the soul. The unique castle filled with a romantic flair also evokes delight. It does not leave indifferent even the most distant person from botany and.
To see from above the embankment, paved with natural stone, of stunning beauty and admire the untouched nature of the Yalta surroundings - all this is possible on a walk along.
As you can see, the choice of direction for rest is sufficient. Each in its own way beautiful city of Crimea has its own zest. Sometimes, having fallen in love with one corner, a person returns there again and again, each time discovering something new and amazing in it!
Crimea is a real pearl of the Black Sea. This unique peninsula has been attracting people since ancient times; there are traces of ancient and medieval civilizations here. Crimea managed to visit both a rich Greek colony, and a harbor of Italian merchants, and an outpost of the Ottoman Empire before becoming a resting place for rulers Russian Empire. During Soviet times, the peninsula was the main beach of a huge country.
First of all, a vacation in Crimea is a vacation on the beaches of the picturesque South Coast and the famous medical resorts of the West Bank. In between sunbathing, tourists go to see numerous sights: ancient cave cities on high mountain plateaus, magnificent imperial palaces in Livadia and Massandra, the famous Sevastopol and the old Khan's Bakhchisaray.
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Famous architectural monument Southern coast of Crimea, one of the most famous sights of the peninsula. In the 19th century here was the private residence of a retired general, later the land passed into the hands of the German baron Steingel, under whom in 1911 a neo-Gothic palace was built. After graduation civil war The Swallow's Nest fell into decay and only in the 1960s. recovery began.
Palace complex with a landscape park in the village of Livadia. The first buildings appeared here at the beginning of the 19th century. After 1861, the Livadia Palace was sold to the royal family and began to be used as a dacha. The white-stone building that has survived to our time was built at the beginning of the 20th century. During the Second World War, the entire territory of the park was destroyed, the palace lay in ruins. It was restored before the start of the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
Museum-reserve at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri in the village of Alupka. The complex was built in the first half of the 19th century for Count Mikhail Vorontsov according to the project of the English architect Edward Blore (he took part in the construction of the Scottish castle of Walter Scott and Buckingham Palace). The western part of the building is made in the style of the English Tudors, the southern facade is an example of Moorish architecture.
Another Crimean palace of the late 19th century not far from Yalta. Initially belonged to the Vorontsov family, but then it was bought for the imperial dynasty. The castle was built with elements of the style of the times of the French king Louis XIII, the construction work was supervised by the architect M. Messmacher. In the Soviet years, the palace was used as a summer residence for the first persons of the state, now there is a museum on the territory.
The former residence of the Crimean khans, built in the 16th century. The main architectural idea of the complex is to convey the idea of the Crimean Tatars about heaven on earth. Several generations of the rulers of the Khan dynasty Girey lived here, each tried to expand and supplement the palace complex. In the XVIII-XIX centuries. the palace was on fire, rebuilt, repaired and almost lost its original appearance. It was not until the 20th century that the original interiors were restored.
One of the mountain peaks of the southern coast of Crimea. Belongs to the Yalta mountain - forest reserve. Previously, the Greek monastery of St. Peter was located here. A cable car runs almost 3 km through the mountain. in length, which is recognized as one of the longest in Europe. During the ascent to the top in a cabin, the tourist gets the opportunity to admire scenic views bird's-eye.
Natural and archaeological monument of Crimea, located in the valley of the river. Biyuk-Karasu. The rock is an array composed of white limestone rocks. At the foot of Ak-Kai, sites of primitive man were found, the remains of tools there and fossilized bones. At the top, ancient Scythian mounds were excavated. An 800-year-old oak tree grows next to the rock. It is believed that under this tree Suvorov negotiated with a representative of the Turkish Sultan.
Historical-archaeological and natural monument peninsula, where the remains of a fortified settlement of the 8th-15th centuries have been preserved. One of the legends says that the mountain is a petrified huge bear that wandered through the valley, crushed everything around and calmed down on the shore at the behest of the sea god. More than a dozen species of rare animals listed in the Red Book live on the territory of the reserve.
Karst cave near the village of Marble. The age of formation is several million years. Until now, the cave continues to expand, as the processes of formation of the young Crimean mountains continue. There are several large halls in the cave, through which excursion routes of about 1.5 km are laid. Here you can admire the rarest types of crystals and stalactites.
A fortified city located on a high plateau near Bakhchisarai. road to cave city passes through the territory of the rocky Holy Dormition Monastery. It is believed that Chufut-Kale appeared in the 5th-6th centuries. as a fortification on the outskirts of the Byzantine possessions. In the XIII-XIV centuries. the city became the center of a small principality - a vassal of the Crimean Khanate, where representatives of the Karaites began to settle. In the 19th century, the last inhabitants left Chufut-Kale.
An ancient Greek city founded in the 5th century BC. Subsequently, it became a large and rich center of the entire Greek colony on the peninsula. From the II century BC. was dependent on the ancient Bosporus kingdom, later became a vassal of Rome. Chersonese is also one of the cradles of Christianity - the first followers of Christ settled here in the 1st century. In the 10th century, Prince Vladimir of Kievan Rus was baptized in Chersonese.
Three fortified forts of the Genoese navigators located in Balaklava, Sudak and Feodosia. In the Middle Ages, they were the Black Sea outposts of powerful Genoa and were used for protection from the sea. Under an agreement with the Tatars in the XIV century, the Genoese annexed to their possessions the territory from modern Feodosia to Foros. The region was called the Genoese Gazaria. In the 15th century, the fortresses passed into the hands of the Ottoman Empire.
Another name of the temple is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It was built at the end of the 19th century on a rock rising 400 meters above sea level. Alexander III gave the order to build a temple in memory of the train wreck, in which the whole family of the emperor almost died. A few years after the victory of the Revolution of 1917, a restaurant was placed in the building, which existed until the early 70s. In the 90s. The temple was restored at the expense of the Ukrainian government.
current monastery, presumably founded in the 8th century AD. fugitive Byzantine monks. The monastery existed for many centuries, during the Ottoman rule, even the Crimean Khan came here to honor the local shrines. After the establishment of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, the earthquake of 1927 destroyed the buildings. Revival and restoration began only in 1993.
The monument in the waters of the sea on the embankment of Sevastopol is considered a symbol of the city. It was established in honor of the events of the middle of the 19th century, when Russian ships were deliberately sunk in the Sevastopol Bay in order to block the path of the Anglo-French fleet. To avoid a battle (since the enemy fleet was more powerful and better armed), Prince Menshikov decided to flood the ships, but not let the enemy troops approach the city.
Historical monument dedicated to the events of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. This is a monumental panorama of the defense of Sevastopol by the master of battle painting Franz Alekseevich Roubaud, located in a rounded building. Work on the canvas has been carried out since 1901. F. Roubaud created his masterpiece with the help of students from the Bavarian Academy of Arts and several German painters.
Formerly a secret military facility in Balaklava, a former underground submarine base. During the Soviet era, it was one of the most secret in the USSR. For many years, Balaklava Bay was not marked on the maps. After the fall of the USSR, the object was launched and plundered, only in 2004 the government of Ukraine organized a museum of the history of the submarine fleet there. After the transfer of Crimea under Russian jurisdiction, the Russian authorities plan to place a new base there.
A small bay with intricately indented and picturesque shores, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, the legendary navigator visited. On the shores of the bay stands one of the Genoese fortresses. It is believed that the first settlements arose here in the VIII-VI centuries. BC. During the Crimean War, the base of the British was located in the bay, in Soviet times - a secret parking lot for submarines.
A landscape landmark of the Crimean peninsula, a state reserve since 1974. The canyon is a wide crack in the rock, formed during the formation of the Crimean mountains. Along the crevice there are several capes-cliffs, the river flows along the bottom. Auzun-Uzen. There are several hiking trails with viewing platforms along the bottom of the canyon and in the vicinity.
The accumulation of rocks on the western slope of the Southern ridge of the Demerdzhi mountain range. More than 100 stone blocks of different sizes are scattered in the valley, the largest ones reach 25 meters in height. At dawn and during sunset, the stones cast bizarre shadows that move and intertwine with each other. That is why the place received the poetic name "Ghost Valley".
Natural area 15 km. from Sevastopol with an expressive landscape, 10 km coastline and unique flora. On the cape there is St. George's Monastery and Jasper Beach, connected by a staircase of several hundred steps. Cape Fiolent is considered the best place for diving, as there is almost one hundred percent visibility and ships do not moor.
A three-kilometer trail in the village of Novy Svet, created by the princes Golitsyn especially for the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II. Now it's popular a tourist route. The trail starts at Mount Orel, goes along the coast past Mount Khoba-Kai to the through grotto of Golitsyn. On the route in the most beautiful places are equipped viewing platforms, fragrant pine trees grow around.
It is considered the largest and most powerful Crimean waterfall. Jets of water fall from a height of 15 meters, the maximum size of the channel is 5 meters wide. It remains full-flowing even during the long dry season. Along with water, stones sometimes fall into the heights. The waterfall is located in a mountain-wooded protected area, the water temperature even in hot summer does not exceed 10 °C.
It is located about 10 km from Yalta. The garden covers an area of several tens of hectares, scientific activities are carried out on its territory and research institutions are located. It appeared at the beginning of the 19th century with the assistance of Count Vorontsov and the botanist F. Bieberstein. The first director was the well-known naturalist H. Steven, who over 12 years of work collected and adapted about 500 plant specimens to local conditions.
Crimean wines are several well-known brands that produce various varieties of grape drink. The most famous of them are Massandra, Solnechnaya Dolina, Inkerman, Novy Svet, Koktebel. Brand " New World"is famous for its excellent champagne (brut is especially good), Massandra is famous for the specific taste of wines, and Inkerman produces a good red wine under the same name.
