What to see in Crimea?

Crimea is one of the best places to relax on the Black Sea. The peninsula has everything you need: unique nature, inspiring architecture and interesting historical sites. The sights of the peninsula can be listed for a long time. And we will focus only on those that tourists liked the most.

Mount Ai-Petri

Ai-Petri is the most famous and picturesque mountain of the Crimea, named after St. Peter. Previously, there was a Greek monastery, its ruins have survived to this day. To the top is a cable car with a length of 3 km (the longest in Europe). From the highest point of Roka (1346 meters) of the Ai-Petrin massif you can see the reserve of Yalta and the coast.

Mount Demerji

The mountain can change color depending on the location of the sun, so it is sometimes called a chameleon mountain. In general, Demerji is not a mountain, but rather a yaila divided into the North and South peaks. Yayla stretches for several kilometers along the Black Sea.

There is a valley of ghosts on the south side. It is so called because when the tops of stone sculptures are seen from under the thick fog, everything that human imagination can do can appear.

Chufu-Kale

The cave cities of Crimea are a unique opportunity to see how our ancestors lived. Most tourists like Chufut-Kala. Translated as a Jewish fortress. The city is located near the city of Bakhchisaray, so it is not difficult to get to it.

And nearby there are other equally impressive sights, such as the Khan’s Palace and the Assumption Cave Monastery. The caves were created by the inhabitants in the Middle Ages to protect them from enemies. Until the beginning of the 20th century there were still living, so this cave city is preserved better than the rest. You’ll be amazed at how much infrastructure there is.

Jur-Jur

Dzhur-Jur is the most spectacular waterfall in the Crimea. It remains full even in the dry season. The word “Jur” is translated from the Armenian language “water”. Along with water, sometimes rocks fall into heights, so you should not swim, and the water is always cold - 10 degrees. But at this place you get beautiful photos.

Cape Fiolent

Cape Fiolent is the greatest treasure of the city of Sevastopol. The coastal area of the cape consists of lava flows and tuff layers. It is believed that the extinct volcano was destroyed by the sea and covered with limestone with interspersed minerals. In honor of the cape there are many legends and legends. In addition to the cultural aspect, you can swim here. And at the Cape you will not meet crowds of tourists. But such bliss will not be given to you just like that. To get there, you will have to go down to the shore on extreme steps.

Karadag Reserve

Karadag reserve is a real miracle of nature. It is interesting for both scientists and ordinary vacationers. The reserve is famous for majestic rocks, incomparable sea surface and endless steppe expanses. But the main advantage of the reserve is the diversity of flora and fauna. There are about 5000 species of animals, and plants more than 2 thousand species.

Genoese fortress in Sudak

Genoese fortress is now correctly called Sudak. It was named so because it belonged to the Republic of Genoa. But different people left their mark there. Now the fortress has become a museum-reserve. Here you can admire the architecture of the X-XV centuries and learn many interesting facts from the history of the Crimea and its inhabitants.

Vorontsov Palace

Vorontsov Palace is a beautiful and majestic building in the Crimea, it combines fabulous romanticism with oriental color, the founders of Alupka are Muslims. It is here that the world-famous sculptures of lions by Italian Giovanni Bonnani are located. The palace is located in a picturesque mete - it is located at the foot of the Ai-Petri mountain.

Aivazovsky Museum

Such a rest will be to the taste of lovers of painting and just vacationers. The museum of the world-famous marine painter Ivan Aivazovsky is one of the main attractions of Feodosia. In it, in addition to the paintings of the marine painter himself, there are works of other famous authors. The museum also has memorial items, photos and portraits of the marine painter and his family. As well as objects of decorative and applied art (about 13,000 copies).

Tarkhancut Cape

Located on the western coast of the Crimean peninsula - snow-white rocks and a calm turquoise sea. In these places, the famous Soviet films were shot: “Amphibian Man”, “Pirates of the 20th Century”, “People and Dolphins”. On the cape you can admire the view of Mount Crocodile and swim in the Cup of Love. This is an ideal place for connoisseurs of active rest. For example, you can do diving, windsurfing and even climbing.

Swallow's nest

Swallow’s nest has become the most photographed and popular location for tourists. And it is no coincidence that the miniature castle, made in the Gothic style on the edge of the cliff, admires its beauty. The castle was built a century ago, and it has no historical value. Now there is a restaurant and a museum.

These are just some of the reasons why you shouldn’t stay in your hometown. Visit as many attractions as possible to make the trip truly exciting. Crimea will leave a lasting impression if you recognize it from all sides.