Temples and cathedrals in Evpatoria

Q: What historical places of Yevpatoria should a lover of ancient Russian architecture visit?

The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of 1898 combines Byzantine and Russian-Greek styles, built by the architect Alexander Bernardazzi. The interior has preserved unique frescoes of the XIX century and carved iconostasis of oak. Of interest is the Armenian church of Surb Nikogayos of 1817 with characteristic khachkars – stone crosses of traditional Armenian work.

Q: Where to go in Evpatoria with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Children's Park "Crimea in miniature" demonstrates large-scale models of 45 attractions of the peninsula. The aquarium with tropical fish and sea turtles is located in the building of the former synagogue of the XIX century. On the embankment of Gorky there is the only ice cream museum in the Crimea with interactive exhibits about the history of cold delicacies.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Evpatoria: the best photo zones?

The Turkish bathhouse of the XVI century with domes and arched windows is an example of Ottoman civil architecture. Tereshkova embankment offers panoramic views of the bay with antique anchors and ancient lanterns. In the “Little Jerusalem” quarter, the original wrought-iron grilles and carved wooden balconies of the XIX century have been preserved.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Evpatoria?

The Gezlov Gate is associated with the legend of the ghost of the Turkish pasha guarding the hidden treasures. In the cellars of the Karaite kenasses, the gold of the Crimean khans, taken out during the retreat, is allegedly stored. Locals believe that the spring in the Tekei dervishes has healing power thanks to the prayers of Sufi monks.

Q: What little-known sights of Evpatoria are worth seeing?

Karaite kenasses of the XVIII century is a unique temple complex with a grape yard and marble slabs with ancient inscriptions. In the former synagogue "Egya-Capai" in 1912, original paintings with biblical subjects have been preserved. On the territory of the old city you can find rare samples of Muslim tombstones of the XVI-XVII centuries with Arabic script.

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