Which city of Crimea has more attractions. The sights of the Crimea, which are definitely worth a visit. The most famous Crimean mountains and rocks

What is the special charm of Crimea? The abundance of the sun, the vastness of the sea, amazing beautiful mountains, healing air and riot southern nature beckon 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!

In the south of the continent Eurasia is located unique territory with a special climate and the richest nature... The Crimean peninsula, to someone 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 residents live in the federal city of Sevastopol, capital of the republic of Simferopol- the second largest population.
Crimea is famous for its healing climate differing in different parts 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 south 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 away from the hustle and bustle popular resorts have already appreciated the advantages of Tarkhankut.

Lovers of new experiences also have something to see here:

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 depth up to 9 meters - 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;

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

Museum-reserve "Chersonesus 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 to get acquainted with the museum expositions.

V summer time, every day, from 8.30 am to 8 pm, you can visit the territory of the reserve, admission is free. But for excursions and inspection of expositions you have to pay.

it 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 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 height of 200 meters, 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 its surroundings.

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 pride of the resort Alupka is rightfully considered Vorontsov Palace, 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:

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.
The British delegation that arrived at the Yalta Conference, headed by Winston Churchill, lived in the Vorontsov Palace.
Famous Soviet films - from "Scarlet Sails" and " Ordinary miracle"Before" Assa "and" Ten Little Indians "were filmed here.
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 schoolchildren;
located 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.

Just a few kilometers from Yalta is this snow-white architectural masterpiece... 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.

For 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 sheer 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 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, the Jur-Jur 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.

At self visit you can drive up to the sights, and not walk through the forest, negotiate the price with the locals.

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, 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 knight 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 is in these buildings, architectural monuments 19th century, there is a museum exhibition.

Information about the work of the museum:

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

Residence of the Crimean khans conceived how paradise on the ground. 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

For 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- "Grandmother'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.

Travelers are now worried about many reasons: exchange rates are growing, prices are also growing, and even flights to many countries are being canceled. What to do? There is a way out - and this is Crimea. Someone who has already been to Crimea returns year after year to their favorite place, but someone is just getting ready to discover all the charm of rest on the increasingly popular peninsula.

To make it easier for those who are going there for the first time, or maybe just decide to update old memories, we wrote this article, in which you will find all useful information about the most popular sights of Crimea. If this is not enough, and everything has already been studied, then for this case we have an article "10 most unusual sights of Crimea", which we advise you to look into.

One of a kind, the Bakhchisarai Palace is a unique example of Crimean Tatar architecture and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. On the vast territory of the palace, there is not only the palace complex itself, but also a mosque, gardens with fountains and museums: Art Museum, museums of the history and culture of the Crimean Tatars and, of course, the main exposition of the museum itself, which includes not only the decoration of the palace, but also an impressive exhibition of edged weapons.

The palace is located, as you might guess, in the city of Bakhchisarai, which is about 50 kilometers from Sevastopol and 30 kilometers from Simferopol. You can get to the city by car - from the nearest major cities the road will take about an hour, but, for example, from Yalta or Evpatoria - an hour and a half, from Feodosia - two and a half. Besides by car, you can get to Bakhchisarai from Sevastopol and Simferopol by buses, departing several times a day from bus station, and by train. It is not difficult to find the Bakhchisarai Palace in the city itself, it is located at the address: Rechnaya Street, 133.

The opening hours of the palace fluctuate depending on the season: in winter, ticket offices are open from 9 am to 5 pm, in summer - from 9 am to 6 pm. A visit to the palace is possible only with a guided tour at a fairly affordable price: 275 rubles for adults and about 150 rubles for students.

The swallow's nest is one of the symbols of the Crimean peninsula. This small one, but so much like knight's castle, an architectural monument is located right on the top of the cliff Ai-Todor. Initially, the Swallow's Nest was made of wood and only vaguely resembled a modern building. But periodic restorations and reconstruction after earthquakes and wars have done their job, and now you can't take your eyes off the Swallow's Nest.

Inside there is a restaurant and an observation deck; there are no museums or exhibitions in the Swallow's Nest. The "castle" is located in the south of the peninsula, approximately 15 kilometers from the city of Yalta. You can get there by car or by buses # 32 and # 102. In addition, local travel agencies offer to get to the attraction by water - by boat or by boat.

Ai-Petri is the most high mountain in an array of mountains located in the south of the peninsula, near the city of Yalta. Its height is 1231 meters. Actually, this figure speaks for itself - it's definitely worth climbing to the top - for the air, for the view of the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, for the sake of beautiful nature. You can climb on foot, by car or by cable car, which originates in the village of Miskhor on south coast.

In winter, in addition to walking and climbing the mountain, you can also go skiing, as many locals do. And in the summer there is the possibility of excursions even on horseback. In addition, there are interesting caves and waterfalls along the way, so in order not to miss anything, it might make sense to take a guided tour. On the other hand, "conquering" Ai-Petri without an excursion group gives completely different, more intense impressions.

Minibuses run regularly from Yalta to Miskhor. The cost is 25 rubles, the journey takes about an hour.

One of the main attractions of Crimea and the largest waterfall of the Uchal-Su peninsula is located 7 kilometers from Yalta, on one of the hiking trails to Mount Ai-Petri, which we wrote about above.

Almost 100 meters, or rather 98 and a half - this is the height of Uchal-Su. Powerful streams of water striving to break against the rocky rocks at the foot of the waterfall do not leave anyone indifferent. With one exception. The most popular tourist season in Crimea, that is, in summer, the waterfall dries up, and there is a possibility that in the hot months you will not see the power that delights tourists and local residents... The best time to visit Uchal-Su is during the rainy autumn and spring months or winter, when you can even catch a frozen waterfall, which, although it happens, is quite rare.

The closest tourist trail to Uchal-Su is the Taraktash trail, which is also the most picturesque of all. You can also get to the waterfall by transport: by route taxi №30 from the bus station of the city of Yalta and by car along the M18 highway.

The surroundings of Mount Ai-Petri are rich not only in natural attractions and beaches, there are also some of the most curious architectural structures and museums. One of such sights of Crimea is the Vorontsov Palace, which in fact is a whole palace complex, consisting of several structures and a beautiful well-kept park. It was created at the beginning of the 19th century, and in 1990 it was given the status of a museum-reserve.

It can take a lot of time to visit the Borontsov Palace. If you want to walk around the grounds and look at the palace from the outside - plan that it will take from a few hours to half a day. Well, if the visit plan also includes an examination of the palace from the inside, then it is better not to plan anything else on the same day, the museum-reserve is so rich in various "interesting things". In addition, there is a beach in the park at the palace, which will allow you to combine cultural program from sea vacations.

The Vorontsov Palace is located in the city of Alupka, which is not far from Yalta, on the southern coast of Crimea. From Yalta you can take a minibus taxi # 32, which stops in the city center, or # 102, which departs from the bus station. Minibuses # 107 and # 115 are also suitable, they just stop a little further - about 15 minutes walk to the palace.

The Palace Museum is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm to 5.30 pm. Ticket offices close at 16.15. In addition to the main exposition, there are exhibitions on the territory of the museum that receive visitors every day, except Monday and Wednesday.

Tickets for each exhibition or exposition are sold separately and cost from 50 to 300 rubles per adult and from 25 to 150 rubles per child. There is no single ticket.

One of the most prominent figures of Russian art has many admirers both in his homeland and around the world. The great marine painter became famous during his lifetime, and after his death to the present day, Aivazovsky's fame is only growing.

In Feodosia, where the artist was born, he himself opened an exhibition of paintings in his own house, which now bears the proud name "National Art Gallery named after Aivazovsky." It is not surprising that it contains the largest number of Aivazovsky's works, and it is also not surprising that most of them were written in Crimea.

Moreover, in the museum you can see not only the paintings themselves, but also the artist's personal belongings. And the gallery's guides will be happy to tell you more about the artist's work.

The museum is open all days of the week except Wednesdays, from 10 am to 5 pm. Ticket offices close at 4pm. Tuesday is a short day, so the gallery is open until 2pm. The price of a ticket with a guided tour is 250 rubles for adults and 125 rubles for children. The Aivazovsky Museum is located not far from railway station Feodosia city, on Galereynaya street, house 2.

The ancient Genoese fortress Chembalo is located on the Fortress Mountain in the city of Balaklava, which, in fact, is only a region of Sevastopol.

The fortress, after its centuries-old history, has not been preserved very well, or rather, even badly. But this does not diminish the interest of travelers who travel from all over Crimea to look at a historical monument of this magnitude.

Today the Genoese Fortress is an open-air attraction, free and unencumbered. Now, restoration and restoration work is being carried out here, since quite recently the already destroyed fortress suffered from a heavy downpour, which almost collapsed the main tower. But from the hill on which Cembalo is located, a beautiful view of the city and the Balaklava bay opens.

The ascent starts from the Nazukin embankment. Better to wear comfortable shoes and stock up on food and water. And upstairs you can even have a picnic overlooking the sea, if, of course, the weather is favorable.

The westernmost point of the city of Sevastopol bears the name of Cape Chersonesos, which is definitely worthy of the attention of a tourist. There are many reasons for this: beautiful sea views, the eponymous lighthouse, rocky coast (although sand beach also available), but the main reason is the ruins of an ancient Greek city... Agree, where else in Russia can you see the ruins of the buildings of this ancient civilization?

Today the cape has the status national reserve under the name "Chersonese Tauric". And the variety of leisure activities offered by the administration of the reserve pleases. Be it the guided tours that are held here for free every hour from 9:30 to 15:30. Or whether it be excavations, in which you can take part by prior arrangement. Thematic exhibitions are constantly held here, and lectures are given for children and adults and, in general, are engaged in scientific and educational work with might and main.

The reserve Chersonesos Tauride is open to visitors every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm. The ticket office closes at 5:00. You can get from the center of Sevastopol by bus # 22.

A huge mountain range called Ayu-Dag, and among the people simply "Bear Mountain" is located in the south of the Crimean peninsula, dividing Big Yalta and Big Alushta... The height of the mountain is 577 meters above sea level, and the far edge is more than two kilometers away from the coast, so be sure that Bear Mountain will not remain unnoticed for you and all visitors to Yalta.

Today it is an iconic natural monument of the Crimean peninsula, which also boasts the ruins of a medieval settlement. Archeology lovers will be delighted.

The mountain is speckled hiking trails and paths, which are simply impossible to get around in full in one day. Ayu-Dag has a very diverse flora and fauna, so delays due to admiring strange plants are guaranteed to you. Several species of animals and plants on Bear Mountain are listed in the Red Book, so behave respectfully towards nature. However, this should be done always and everywhere.

The entrance to the reserve is carried out through the checkpoint because of the sanatorium located here, but the entire fence is dotted with holes, which tourists successfully use.

Nature reserve Karadag is an amazing combination of unearthly landscapes, interesting story, full of legends and myths, rich flora and fauna and for a long time extinct volcano... It is located in the southeast of the Crimean Peninsula, half an hour drive from Feodosia. There are hotels on the territory of the reserve, which are ideal for those who do not want to limit their visit to one day. And there are many such travelers, because the total territory of Karadag is almost three thousand hectares on land and at sea.

You can take a guide and start exploring the reserve on foot. Moreover, if you ask, the guide will not refuse to show you not only the most popular routes, but also reserved trails.

And many tourists choose another way to view Karadag - from the sea. Boats and motor ships go here from Sudak, Feodosia and Koktebel, and the views of the coast are such that, without exaggeration, it will take your breath away. Well, as a bonus, you will see Shaitan-Kapu (Golden Gate) - an arch-shaped rock sticking out of the water. Sometimes ships even sail through the arch.

And thanks to the construction of a grandiose bridge over Kerch Strait getting to its wonders and sights just got easier. If you are planning your first trip to the "peninsula that returned home", or have already been there on vacation, but want to see something new and interesting, we will advise the most beautiful places of Crimea... The list was compiled taking into account the reviews of tourists on the review sites, as well as the recommendations of travel agencies.

Uchan-Su waterfall

The name of the largest waterfall of the peninsula is translated from Turkic as “flying water”. There is a beautiful legend that a beautiful girl was turned into a waterfall, who, having become a rushing stream, helped her loved ones to get rid of the drought. In the summer months, the waterfall is not particularly impressive, but during the period of snow melting on the Yalta yayla, it fully justifies its name.

bird home

This is one of the most famous tourist attractions, featured on many postcards and photos dedicated to Crimea. The castle, made in the neo-Gothic style, was erected on the steep cliff of Aurora. Near it there is a wish tree and viewing platforms, and art exhibitions are held inside the castle.

Ghost valley

it mysterious place full of rocks bizarre shape... Some of them look like people and animals, others like objects or fantastic creatures. At dawn and dusk, thanks to the play of light and shadows, the figures seem to come to life and change their outlines, color and even shape.

Ai-Petri

You can admire the beautiful views in Crimea from the picturesque Mount Ai-Petri. You can climb to the top of the mountain using the cable car Miskhor - Ai-Petri, and we recommend going back down the most beautiful Taraktash trail leading straight to Yalta.

Livadia Palace

The former summer residence of Nicholas II served as a meeting place for Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. The Yalta conference of 1945 was held in this palace, where issues of the post-war order were resolved. Currently, the palace hosts thematic exhibitions, and there are two permanent exhibitions: one devoted to the Romanov family, the other to the Crimean conference of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition countries.

Karadag reserve

Tourists are allowed to visit this natural monument only accompanied by employees of the reserve, and you need to move along special eco-trails. Many representatives of flora and fauna Karadag reserve listed in the Red Book. During the four-hour excursion, you can admire the unusual rock formations ("King and Queen", "Ivan the Robber", "Golden Gate", etc.), numerous bays and the enchanting beauty of the Black Sea.

Marble cave

One of the most beautiful sights of Crimea is divided into several halls, each of which has its own unique look. Beautiful crystals, drip columns, openwork baths and pools, and other wonders of this treasury of the mountain king make Marble cave a must-see point for visiting Crimea. Just dress warmly, because in the underground halls the temperature does not rise above 8 degrees Celsius.

Massandra Palace

The construction of this palace took a long time - from 1881 to 1902. However, he was not destined to become at least a temporary home for the first persons of the Russian Empire, the last Russian autocrat preferred the Livadia Palace. Currently, the Massandra Palace attracts tourists with its beautiful park and parkland.

Lake Panagia

Near the village of Zelenogorye, in the gorge is the purest deep lake Panagia, whose waters have an emerald hue. They reflect Mountain peaks, a ring surrounding the lake. In the vicinity of Panagia there are Arpat cascades of waterfalls.

Swan islands

In the reserve with nice name in summer, up to 5 thousand swans and up to 250 species of migratory birds live. Seagulls, ducks, cormorants, gray and white herons and other feathered beauties inhabit six islands stretching along the Black Sea coast Karkinitsky Gulf.

Jur-Jur waterfall

In terms of size, Dzhur-Dzhur cannot be compared with, but it is the most full-flowing and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Crimea. It releases up to 270 liters of water per second. It is better to admire this miracle of nature in the distance, it not only makes noise, but also "hurls" stones that fly down along with the water.

Chersonesos Tauride

One of the main historical monuments in Crimea was an important Greek settlement in the 5th century BC. It was with him that the Greek expansion to the east and west of the Crimea began. Nowadays Tauric Chersonesos can be visited both independently and in the company of a guide who will tell you about Greek customs, traditions and legends in an interesting way.

Cape Chameleon

This cape got its name due to the fact that it changes color depending on the time of day and weather. It is composed of shale that reflects light in different ways.

Baikal Spit

This landscape park is located near the village Steregushchee - one of the. There are no equipped beaches on the territory of the spit, but there are "wild" beaches with pleasant yellow sand. Perfect place for walks and relaxation.

Vorontsov Palace

Some of the most beautiful palaces in Russia are located in Crimea. And one of them - Vorontsovsky, bears the name of his customer - Count M.S. Vorontsov. The structure is a unique mixture of Indo-Moorish and English architectural style Tudor. The palace is surrounded by a large and well-groomed park, and the building itself houses a museum with pompous interiors.

Yalta embankment

Chekhov and Yesenin used to walk along this one and a half kilometers long embankment. Lavishly "seasoned" with greenery, Yalta Embankment combines modern chic with elegant antiquity. On its territory there are bars, restaurants, hotels, a children's amusement park, as well as the Roffe baths, built at the end of the 19th century.

Balaklava Bay

This is the main attraction of the small resort town of Balaklava. The bay is hardly noticeable from the sea, the winding fairway protects it from strong waves, and the steep cliffs - from the wind. It is best to appreciate the landscapes of the Balaklava Bay by boat, skiff or going up to the Chembalo fortress - a breathtaking view of the sea opens from it.

Lavender fields

Although lavender is considered business card French Provence, in Crimea there are no less beautiful lavender fields. They can be seen, in particular, on both sides of the Simferopol-Sudak road, at Cape Tarkhankut and near Alushta, near the village of Lavandy.

Cape Fiolent

The main feature of this piece of land formed by volcanic rocks is bizarre rocks and clear sea with emerald green water. To the east of the cape is Jasper Beach, which is reached by a staircase with 800 steps.

Baydarskaya valley

This huge basin, located in the southeast of the peninsula, is surrounded on all sides by green mountains. Many rivers flow into the valley, which form small waterfalls. And in the center of the basin is the Chernorechenskoye reservoir - the largest in the Crimea. Many rare plants grow in the Baydar Valley, and for its pleasant mild climate it received the unofficial title of "Crimean Switzerland".

Collected in one post the sights of the Crimea, which are worth visiting if you come to the peninsula. Here you will find a photo, detailed description, as well as a map of Crimea with sights.

It is difficult to imagine a vacation on the peninsula without visiting its many interesting places... Many of them are located quite compactly, especially on the southern coast, so you can see several at once in one day.

The most convenient way to get around is by personal or rented car, however public transport well developed, almost everywhere you can get there without problems, I indicated information on how to get there.

There are 33 places worth visiting in this review, and I hope it will clarify and help you plan your trip. Opening hours are for summer time, in low season may differ.

Attractions of Crimea

I will start my review of Crimea's sights with interesting places. west coast, and then south and east.

One of the most remote and beautiful places in Crimea. The purest transparent sea, a barren steppe, which breaks off into the sea with picturesque cliffs. Mecca for divers because of the properties of water and artifacts at the bottom, windsurfers, kitesurfers and lovers of other outdoor activities also come here.

Near the cape, it is worth visiting the natural pool Chalice of Love, the Bolshoi and Maly Atlesh rocks. The nearest village to the cape is Olenevka.

How to get there: to Olenevka from Simeropol by bus for 470 rubles (3 hours on the way). Then you can rent a bike or bike, or drive your car (dirt road).

Juma-Jami Mosque in Evpatoria

A functioning mosque in the historical center of the city with a peaceful atmosphere inside. It was built in the middle of the 16th century, and since then it has been restored and restored several times. At the entrance, you will be given suitable clothing that matches the dress code, but it is advisable to arrive suitably dressed in advance. The mosque can be seen from many points in the city center.

Entrance cost: free of charge, you can make a donation for the tour

How to get there: minibus number 1 or tram number 1 to the stop "Park im. Karaeva "

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Bakhchisarai

Khan's palace in Bakhchisarai

A city with a rich history and ancient cave cities surrounding it. The name is translated from the Crimean Tatar as "garden-city". Bakhchisarai arose in 1532 as a khan's residence, although settlements existed here before.

In Bakhchisarai, you should definitely visit the Khan Palace, Holy Dormition Monastery, madrasah, mosques, miniature park, cave city Chufut-Kale (about him below).

How to get there: You can easily get there by bus from Simferopol (70-90 rubles, an hour on the way) or Sevastopol (110 rubles, an hour on the way).

Cave city Chufut-Kale

An ancient fortress city 2.5 km from Bakhchisarai, where you can easily climb from the Assumption Monastery. Built in 5-6 centuries, presumably by the Byzantines as a fortress to protect distant borders. In the 15th century, it became the first capital of the Crimean Khanate before she moved to Bakhchisarai. It is in Chufut-Kale that the best preserved ancient architecture, and it is best to take a guide, so as not only to see, but also to learn something new. The city offers a wonderful view of the canyon.

Working hours: from 09:00 to 18:00 seven days a week

Entrance cost: 200 rubles

How to get there: by minibus number 1 to the monastery, then walk up the path.

Cave city Mangup-Kale

View of the Crimean mountains from Mangup-Kale

This is the largest of the Crimean cave cities with an area of 90 hectares, located on a huge plateau. It was founded in the 3rd century as a Byzantine fortress, since the 15th century it has become the capital of the principality of Theodoro. Foundations, caves, grottoes have been preserved from that time. Later, the city was captured by the Turks, and the last people left it at the end of the 18th century. Nearby also be sure to visit the Holy Annunciation Monastery, located right on the rocks.

Working hours: from 09:00 to 17:00

Entrance cost: 100 rubles, the ticket office can be bypassed, as there are several ascent paths.

How to get there: from the village of Khoja-Sala, you can hire a UAZ for 1,500 rubles one way, or on foot. You can get to Khoja-Sala from Bakhchisarai by local bus (4 times a day, 50-90 rubles). The second option is to take a bus to Ternovka from Sevastopol from the 5 km bus station. From there you can take a taxi to the foot of the plateau, then walk.

One of the best natural attractions of Crimea, located 4 km from the village of Sokolinoye. Famous for relict trees, waterfalls and quaint baths and hollows that were washed out by the river.

How to get there: it is best to visit with an excursion, as the transport in those places is very bad.

Museum Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol"

One of the most grandiose museums in Sevastopol, dedicated to the defense of the city during the Crimean War. Visiting is possible only as part of a group. There is a nice park around where you can walk.

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 20:00 on weekends

Entrance cost: 350 rubles adult, 150 rubles (up to 16 years old)

How to get there: trolleybuses No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 9 to the stop. pl. Ushakov; No. 12, 13, 17, 20 to bus stops pl. Ushakova / University. Route taxis and buses: No. 2a, 12, 17, 20, 22, 25, 26, 94, 95, 105, 120. On the route from the city center - stop pl. Ushakova, University; to the city center - stop Panorama.

The ruins of an ancient city founded by the Greeks over two and a half thousand years ago. Located within the boundaries of Sevastopol on the very seashore. There is a museum nearby, where numerous archaeological finds, a nice park and Vladimirsky cathedral.

Opening hours: from 08:30 to 19:00 seven days a week

Entrance cost: free, excursion 300 rubles / 150 rubles (adult / child).

How to get there: from the center of minibus No. 22A to the final one.

Cape Fiolent, Jasper Beach

A picturesque cape and a cool beach are located a few kilometers south of Sevastopol. There are 800 steps leading to the beach, passing next to the St. George Monastery, you can also go there (just do not drink water from the spring!). There is especially no infrastructure, only a couple of cafes, the same number of changing cabins, and a toilet.

How to get there: bus # 19 from the center, or minibus # 3, 13A, 79. From Balaklava you can sail by boat for 200 rubles (or sail from Jasper Beach to Balaklava).

Military Historical Museum of Fortifications, Balaklava

Balaklava itself is very unusual - it is a narrow bay that goes deep into the mainland. Yachts are moored there, there are several beaches in the vicinity (you can go boating), and on the mountain you can see the medieval fortress Cembalo.

Be sure to visit the Submarine Museum, this formerly classified military site during the Cold War. It was planned to base submarines there (for a retaliatory nuclear strike), and the bunker could withstand a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. A very interesting excursion immerses you in the times of the Cold War.

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:30, except Monday and Tuesday.

Entrance cost: 300 rubles for adults, 100 rubles for schoolchildren and students.

How to get there: from the bus station "5 km" in Sevastopol by buses and minibuses No. 8, 9, 99, 108

The church is located high on a mountain near the village of Foros (which, in turn, is famous for the nearby "Gorbachev's dacha"), and offers a stunning view of the sea and the surrounding area. It was built by the tea merchant and merchant Kuznetsov in honor of the rescue of Emperor Alexander III and his family in a railway accident.

How to get there: Taxis leave either by your own car or from the Foros bus station. To Foros by any passing bus from Yalta or Sevastopol, or by minibus from Yalta.

Mount Ai-Petri and cable car

Cable car cabin

Suspension bridge between the Ai-Petri teeth

Mount Ai-Petri is the most popular of the Crimean mountains, or rather the name of the peak itself (there are three of them) and the plateau that adjoins it. You can get to the top from Yalta or seaside villages in two ways: by cable car or by serpentines along the usual road. From the top there is just a crazy view, and in addition, you can walk along the hinged bridge between the battlements, or ride a bungee or horses.

The lower station of the cable car is located between Alupka and Koreiz, the fare is 400 rubles one way (250 rubles children) or 800 rubles both ways (in summer there are long queues at the ticket offices). Cars and minibuses often run from Yalta on a regular road, the cost is 1000 rubles in both directions, 500 rubles one way.

How to get there: to the cable car from Yalta by minibuses No. 102 and 132.

Vorontsov Palace

Another top attraction of Crimea, which is part of any sightseeing tour. Luxurious palace, organically inscribed in the surrounding mountains and built in the English and neo-Moorish style. It was built as the summer residence of the Earl and Governor-General Vorontsov, and during the Yalta Conference in 1945 it was the seat of the British delegation headed by Winston Churchill.

The beautiful park deserves special attention, there are also small pebble beaches below.

If you plan to visit only one palace in Crimea, let it be Vorontsovsky.

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Entrance cost: entrance to the territory is free, admission to the main exhibition is 350 rubles for adults, 200 rubles for adolescents from 16 to 18 years old, up to 16 years old free of charge.

How to get there: from Yalta minibuses # 102 and 132 to the stop. "Vorontsov Palace", or minibuses №107 and 115 to the stop. "Bus station", then walk for 10-15 minutes.

Yusupov Palace

The current state house, therefore, passage is possible only as part of an excursion under the watchful eye of security guards. From the Yusupovs themselves, little has survived, but the place is atmospheric, it remembers many famous people. Stalin lived here during the Yalta conference, his cabinet was almost unchanged, and Molotov, and Prince Yusupov, known for the murder of Rasputin. They conduct a rather interesting excursion for an hour and a half, after which you can take a walk in the park nearby.

Opening hours: guided tours are available at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 16:30.

Entrance cost: 450 rubles for an adult.

How to get there: minibuses # 102 and 132 to the bus station Miskhora or minibus # 115 to the stop. "Upper Miskhor".

Bird home

Without exaggeration - the symbol of the Crimea, known far beyond the peninsula. A fairytale castle at the very edge of a cliff, to which a staircase leads. There are several observation decks and countless restaurants and souvenir shops along the route. Great place, but a little too crowded and noisy.

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 19:00 seven days a week

Entrance cost: admission to the castle is free, entrance fee is 200 rubles, but there is nothing to see.

How to get there: minibuses No. 102 and 132 from Yalta, you can also sail by boat with or without disembarkation.

Livadia Palace

The luxurious residence of the Russian emperors, it was here that the Yalta conference was held and it was here that the post-war world order was decided. Here and now summits and conferences are held, and the rest of the time it is a museum. You can walk in the park and along the so-called Tsarskoy trail, but they are in a rather neglected state.

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00 seven days a week

Entrance cost: 400 rubles for adults, 250 rubles for schoolchildren, pensioners and students - a visit to the main exhibition.

How to get there: from Yalta by minibuses 11, 100, 108 to the stop. "Livadia", then 5 minutes on foot.

Uchan-Su is the most high waterfall in the Crimea (95 meters fall height), located 6 km west of Yalta near the Bakhchisarai highway. It is best to come here in the spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, or during the period of heavy rains, while in the summer it can almost completely dry out.

How to get there: by bus 30 from the bus station in Yalta, or you can take any transport to the sanatorium "Uzbekistan" and then walk about 4 km, by car - you need to turn off the highway near the sanatorium "Uzbekistan" and then up 4 km.

Massandra Palace

Initially, the estate was built by the Vorontsovs, and then it was bought for Emperor Alexander 3. The palace looks absolutely fabulous and like a toy, it is really small in size.

In the pre-war period, a sanatorium was located here, and after that, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev rested as in a state dacha.

Opening hours: from 09:00 to 17:15, on Saturday until 19:15 seven days a week

Entrance cost: visiting the main exposition - 350 rubles for an adult, 200 rubles for adolescents from 16 to 18 years old, up to 16 years old free of charge.

How to get there: most conveniently with a guided tour, or by any transport (buses, trolleybuses) to the stop. "Upper Massandra Park" and further on foot.

What else to see in Crimea?

Nikitsky Botanical Garden

This is not just a garden with a huge collection of plants from all over the world, but a research center. It is pleasant to walk here even all day, it will certainly be interesting with children. Each plant has its own flowering season, so be sure to see something interesting. The garden was badly damaged during the Second World War, and the infrastructure is still poor. Another drawback is the inadequate price tag for additional expositions.

Opening hours: from 08:00 to 19:00

Entrance cost: 300 rubles for an adult, 150 rubles for a school student (there is a separate fee for certain exhibitions)

How to get there: from Yalta minibuses 29 and 29A to the final, or by any transport to the stop. "Nikita" and then walk down to the entrance to the garden.

Mount Ayu-Dag

Mount Ayu-Dag or Bear Mountain is one of the most noticeable landmarks on the southern coast of Crimea. The mountain is a failed volcano and part of a large ridge that will frame South coast, such an open-air museum of minerals. Located between Gurzuf (more precisely the children's camp "Artek" and Partenit). There are several routes on the mountain, they are marked, so it is difficult to get lost. The top offers a gorgeous view of the surroundings. Take with you more water and mosquito repellent.

Entrance cost: in the summer, foresters are standing, they take 100 rubles.

How to get there: from Yalta - by trolleybuses 52, 53, 55, minibus 110 to the stop. "Cemetery", then on foot until the turn to Artek and along the road perpendicular to the main road; from the direction of Alushta, Partenit - by trolleybuses 52, 53, 55, minibus 110 to the stop. "Lavrovoe", then the same way.

Mount Demerdzhi and the Valley of Ghosts

When visiting the sights of the Crimea, do not bypass the bizarre rocks under the Demerdzhi mountain, near Alushta. Climbing the mountain is of medium difficulty, sometimes there are steep sections. I advise next ancient fortress Fun. It was in these places that some episodes of the "Caucasian Captive" were filmed, for example, there is a tree from which the hero of Yuri Nikulin fell (he really fell from it).

Entrance cost: 50-100 rubles, you can easily bypass the security booths.

How to get there: from Alushta take a bus to the village. Radiant (runs from the bus station about once an hour), then on foot. Or by any bus or trolleybus to the stop. "Radiant" along the highway and further on foot.