Nikitsky Botanical Garden in the city of Yalta

The garden was created in 1812 by decree of Emperor Alexander I, the plan it was designed by the famous Steven. Today, the garden is not only a stunningly beautiful place to walk, but also a research institution developing new milestones in botany and fertility.

The garden can be divided into 3 large and one small park. The paved paths of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, looping, lead charming tourists to dense thickets, then to magnificent open observation platforms, from which a breathtaking panorama of the tops of centuries-old relict trees opens.

The upper park for a long time was an arboretum today there are dense tennis plantations, turning into open lawns. The park is located on a flat surface, it is here that the grand pool, rose garden, fountains and forged arches are located. And also a magnificent rocky garden, crowned with alpine plants, surrounded by cypresses, milkweed. How beautiful is the collection of chrysanthemums, what flavors are in the air!

The lower park is located on a rocky slope. Ancient terraces are intertwined with stairs. Water plays not only the role of watering, but also an element of decor. There are several interesting pools, fountains, all sorts of streams, turning into a fountain, then into a cascade. There are water lilies and papyrus in the fountain. It is here that the most valuable breeds of fruit and decorative trees grow. The park is decorated with a long Palm Alley, which opens many varieties of palm trees to guests, and a sculpture of the Boy taking out a splinter.

Seaside Park in the Nikitsky Garden is founded for the centenary of the garden. The park is located on the territory adjacent to the sea. It is here that guests will see a collection of subtropical heat-loving plants. The youngest park in the Nikitsky Garden, Montedor, created about 50 years ago, welcomes visitors with junipers, fluffy oak, relict pine trees and metasequoia.

Flower balls are held annually in the Nikitsky Garden. A more beautiful sight is hard to imagine!

You can get to the garden both by numerous excursion buses, and on any minibus from Simferopol to Yalta.