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Crimea is a real pearl of the Black Sea. This unique peninsula has attracted people since ancient times; there are traces of ancient and medieval civilizations here. Crimea managed to be a rich Greek colony, a harbor for Italian merchants, and an outpost of the Ottoman Empire before becoming a vacation spot for the rulers of the Russian Empire. During Soviet times, the peninsula was the main beach of a huge country.

First of all, a vacation in Crimea means relaxing on the beaches of the picturesque Southern Coast and famous health resorts West Bank. In between sunbathing, tourists go to explore numerous attractions: ancient cave cities on high mountain plateaus, magnificent imperial palaces in Livadia and Massandra, famous Sevastopol and the old Khan's Bakhchisarai.

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Famous architectural monument The southern coast of Crimea, one of the most famous attractions 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 a palace in the neo-Gothic style was built in 1911. After graduation Civil War bird home fell into disrepair and only in the 1960s. recovery has begun.

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 summer residence. The white stone building that has survived to this day 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 design 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 English Tudor style, the southern facade is an example of Moorish architecture.

Another Crimean Palace late 19th century near Yalta. Originally belonged to the Vorontsov family, but then was purchased for the imperial dynasty. The castle was built with elements of the style of the times French king Louis XIII, the construction work was led by the architect M. Messmacher. IN Soviet years The palace was used as a summer house for the top officials 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 Crimean Tatars’ idea of ​​heaven on earth. Several generations of rulers of the Girey Khan dynasty lived here, each trying to expand and complement the palace complex. In the XVIII–XIX centuries. the palace burned, was rebuilt, repaired and almost lost its original appearance. Only in the 20th century was it possible to restore the original interiors.

One of the mountain peaks of the southern coast of Crimea. Belongs to the Yalta Mountain Forest Reserve. Previously located here Greek monastery St. Peter's. A cable car runs through the mountain for almost 3 km. in length, which is recognized as one of the longest in Europe. While climbing to the top in a cabin, the tourist gets the opportunity to admire the picturesque views from a bird's eye view.

Natural and archaeological site Crimea, located in the valley of the river. Biyuk-Karasu. The rock is a massif composed of white limestone rocks. At the foot of Ak-Kai, sites of primitive man, the remains of tools and fossilized bones were found. Ancient Scythian mounds were excavated at the top. 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.

A historical, archaeological and natural monument of the peninsula, where the remains of a fortified settlement from the 8th-15th centuries have been preserved. One of the legends says that the mountain is a petrified huge bear that wandered around the valley, destroyed everything around and calmed down on the shore at the behest of the sea god. The reserve is home to more than a dozen species of rare animals listed in the Red Book.

Karst cave near the village of Mramornoe. The age of formation is several million years. Until now, the cave continues to expand, as the processes of formation of young Crimean mountains. There are several large halls in the cave, through which are laid excursion routes length about 1.5 km. Here you can admire the rarest types of crystals and stalactites.

A fortified city located on a high mountain 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 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 Karaite people 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 2nd century BC. was dependent on the ancient Bosporan kingdom, and later became a vassal of Rome. Chersonesus 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 Chersonesos.

Three fortified forts of Genoese sailors, located in Balaklava, Sudak and Feodosia. In the Middle Ages, they were Black Sea outposts of the powerful Genoa and were used for defense from the sea. According to an agreement with the Tatars in the 14th century, the Genoese annexed the territory from modern Feodosia to Foros to their possessions. The region was called Genoese Gazaria. In the 15th century, the fortresses passed into the hands of the Ottoman Empire.

Another name for the temple is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It was built at the end of the 19th century on a cliff rising 400 meters above sea level. Alexander III gave the order to build a temple in memory of the train crash, in which the entire family of the emperor almost died. A few years after the victory of the 1917 Revolution, a restaurant was placed in the building, which existed until the early 70s. In the 90s The temple was restored with funds from the Ukrainian government.

Active monastery, supposedly 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 pay homage to local shrines. After the establishment of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, and the 1927 earthquake destroyed the buildings. Revivals and restorations began only in 1993.

The monument in the waters of the sea on the embankment of Sevastopol is considered a symbol of the city. Installed in honor of the events of the mid-19th century, when the Sevastopol Bay was deliberately flooded Russian ships, 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 sink the ships, but not allow enemy troops to approach the city.

A 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 round-shaped building. Work on the canvas began in 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 USSR it was one of the most secret in the USSR. For many years, Balaklava Bay was not marked on maps. After the fall of the USSR, the facility was neglected and looted, only in 2004 the Ukrainian government organized a museum of the history of the submarine fleet there. After Crimea comes under Russian jurisdiction, the Russian authorities plan to establish a new base there.

A small bay with intricately rugged 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 8th-6th centuries. BC. During the Crimean War, the bay was the site of a British base; during Soviet times, it was a secret submarine station.

Landscape landmark Crimean peninsula, a state reserve since 1974. The canyon is a wide crack in the rock formed during the formation of the Crimean Mountains. There are several cliff capes along the crevice, and the river flows along the bottom. Auzun-Uzen. There are several tourist routes with observation platforms along the bottom of the canyon and in the surrounding area.

A cluster of rocks on the western slope of the Southern ridge of the Demerdzhi mountain range. There are more than 100 rock blocks of different sizes scattered throughout the valley, the largest reaching 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 “Valley of Ghosts”.

Natural area 15 km. from Sevastopol with an expressive landscape, a 10-kilometer coastline and a unique flora. On the cape there is the St. George's Monastery and Jasper Beach, connected by a staircase of several hundred steps. Cape Fiolent is considered best place for diving, since there is almost one hundred percent visibility and there are no ships moored here.

A three-kilometer trail in the village of Novy Svet, created by the Golitsyn princes especially for the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II. It's popular now a tourist route. The trail begins at Mount Orel, goes along the coast past Mount Khoba-Kai to the through Golitsyn grotto. Along the route in the most beautiful places there are equipped observation decks, 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 riverbed is 5 meters wide. It remains full of water even during the long dry season. Sometimes stones fall into the heights along with the water. The waterfall is located in a mountain-forested protected area; the water temperature, even in hot summer, does not exceed 10 °C.

Located approximately 10 km from Yalta. The garden covers an area of ​​several tens of hectares; scientific activities are conducted 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. Biberstein. The first director was the famous 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: “Massandra”, “ Sunny Valley", "Inkerman", "New World", "Koktebel". The New World brand is famous for its excellent champagne (the brut variety is especially good), Massandra is famous for the specific taste of its wines, and Inkerman produces a good red wine under the same name.

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Greetings, friends!

I’ll tell you a secret - no matter how much you vacation on the peninsula, it’s impossible to explore all the unusual places in Crimea! Do not agree? Then are you ready next time, while all the civilian tourists have scattered around the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, to be left alone with the wild nature of Crimea?

Well, if you are an avid traveler, adventurer and romantic, all you need is comfortable shoes, maps on your mobile and a thirst for the unknown, and here you go you are already Jules Verne and Jacques Cousteau in one bottle .

And now I want to voice small list those places in Crimea that you may hear about for the first time. Go! Let's see where the wind of wanderings can take you.

The now defunct village of Laki, which has preserved many stories about itself and a unique architectural monument - the remains of the beautiful church of St. Luke.

Greek settlement Laki was exterminated during the war for helping the partisans and persistent heroism. The once prosperous village could not be rebuilt in peacetime, leaving behind only ruins.

Now there is a monastery of St. Luke, where several monks live.

Pilgrims and rare tourists come to the temple, its preserved walls and frescoes, plunge into the ice font, have lunch, have leisurely conversations with the monks and are charged with the good energy that hovers over the Lakin Valley.

The former village of Laki, surrounded by forest and mountain landscapes, is considered a place of power. There is such a blessed silence here that even the winds seem to avoid this place.

Laki is located in the Bakhchisarai region, in the Kachin Valley. Between two villages Mashino and Bashtanovka you will see a small sign at one of the turns. From there it’s another 8 km along the steppe road, but the walls of the St. You will see the bows much earlier. Head there.

Taraktash trail

If you want to spend a day outdoors, go on a walking tour around

It was created by members of the Mountain Club, on the advice of Dr. V.N. Dmitriev, who, thanks to walks in these places, was cured of tuberculosis.

Your route will pass through the most unique Crimean natural attractions - Taraktashsky corridor (stone gorge), others picturesque rocks and ridges, pine groves, Wuchang-Su waterfall.

The trail stretches for 3.5 km! But you can take the cable car , to climb it, and go down on your own. The trail starts from the Uchan-Su stop and ends at Ai-Petri plateau.

Jehosophat Valley and Karaite burials

A strange place to walk, of course, but these places have some kind of power of their own. Maybe it’s the sacred oak trees that surround the ancient, largest Karaite Balta Tiimeiz cemetery in the Iosophat Valley.

This burial place is more than a thousand years old, and the number of tombstones studied by experts reaches 10,000.

An extraordinary atmosphere reigns in this place - scattered sunlight penetrates through the thickets, no birds are heard, no wind. The now abandoned and overgrown cemetery was once visited by famous creative figures; artists especially loved to visit here.

There is a burial place V To find it, you need to turn into the Maryam-Dere valley and follow east to the Iosophat Valley.

If you are afraid of getting lost or missing something interesting, then this one will literally guide you by the hand to the most interesting places!

Abandoned nuclear power plant in Crimea

Well, as expected, everything that could be sawed up, torn out, removed and resold was stolen.

But the gray walls, dark labyrinths of buildings, and the skeletal remains of the Crimean nuclear power plant among the scorched steppe leave an ambiguous impression, especially since there are various rumors surrounding this construction.

Pink Lake

The real miracle of nature - Koyashskoye Lake, attracts thousands of tourists. And although the unusual, pink tint of the water is easily explained by the presence of microscopic algae, which secretes a special pigment, the lake continues to attract surprised and delighted visitors on its shores.

Located salt Lake with pink water on the Kerch Peninsula, on the Black Sea coast in the Leninsky district. Immediate settlements– Borisovka .

Tarkhankut and his Cup of Love

Small natural pool, with a diameter of 15 m and a depth of 8 m, surrounded by rock formations, is a symbol of all couples in love.

Be sure to go there with your significant other and jump from the cliffs hand in hand into the clear water. If your hands do not separate during the jump, you will be together until the end of your days! This is, of course, a legend, but it is precisely for this test that the “sweet couples” come here.

Besides, Cup of Love A very unusual natural idea. The water there is so clear that you can see every pebble on the bottom, and it connects the Bowl with the sea underwater tunnel , which is located at a depth of 4 meters.

The Cup of Love is located on Cape Tarkhankut, 8 km from Olenevka, on the coast of which a new and very

The highest mountain in Crimea

Find yourself on the most high point G ory Roman-Kosh on the Babugan-yayly massif not so difficult, because unlike the Ai-Petri ridges, this ridge has a flat structure. And although visually Roman-Kosh does not seem so tall, she is recognized as the tallest.

A journey through the reserve will be remembered for a long time; roe deer, wild boars, mouflons live here, and eagles circle above the peak.

From the top point of Roman-Kosh, on which the cross is installed, incredible views open up! They also say that once upon a time sacrifices (exclusively of animals) to the gods were made here in an ancient sanctuary.

Secret military facility

However, if you find an experienced guide, you can see dark underground tunnels, hidden structures and looted rooms.

This object is located in the Balaklava district, village Morozovka . Despite all its secrecy, any local resident knows the way there and will show you the way.

Cave cities and beaded temples

In the Bakhchisarai region there are the most ancient and famous. There were monasteries, sanctuaries, and living quarters carved into the rocks. And now this place is replete with church buildings, and monks live on its territory.

Cave City really has incredible energy. Individual and group excursions are available there.

Be sure to visit Kachi-Kalyon and the beaded cave temple - you will not see such beauty anywhere else! The cave temple is completely decorated with items made of beads and stones, which are created by the servants themselves. You can buy something or, on the contrary, bring it as a gift to the temple.

You can get there by bus from Bakhchisarai bus station to With. Bashtanovka , and then on foot, following the signs.

To get a feel for the atmosphere of the place and also to see little known places around to complete the impressions, it is better to take a hiking guide with you. Moreover, even for a small company it will be inexpensive.

Gazebo of the Winds - what is it?

An interesting and not the easiest route leads to it, upon completion of which such a wonderful view will open to your eyes that you will forget about everything in the world - mountain peaks of Ayu-Dag , sea open spaces and romantic Adalary, Gurzuf, "Artek", !

It’s customary here to make wishes and, of course, take photos as a souvenir and to confirm that you have conquered another peak in Crimea.

Dear friends, I hope you are interested and intrigued by the list unusual places on the peninsula and you are already preparing a backpack, a map of the area and comfortable shoes for your travels.

Mysterious, magical, amazingly beautiful Crimea has many faces, it is not without reason that it is called “the world in miniature”, because it has everything: steppe and mountains, green valleys and healing lakes, protected forests and beautiful parks, beautiful palaces, noble estates and amazing natural monuments, mysterious caves and cultural monuments of long-vanished peoples, the sea with its beaches and underwater caves.

Look at the map of Crimea: inner part The peninsula is occupied by steppe, mountain ranges are concentrated in its southern part, and all this is surrounded on all sides by the sea. Many of the most beautiful places in Crimea are located on the coast, but there are also many that lie off the tourist trail and cannot be reached by transport.

This wild peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Crimea, is located at its westernmost point and will probably remain a place with which people will never do anything. It just can't. The steep cliffs are too formidable, its underwater caves are too deep.

The sea here is so clear that standing high on a cliff, you can see the stones at the bottom. But the most amazing sight will be seen from the sea: huge through grottoes cut right through the rocks, caves are hidden behind high arches, and the rocks are twisted into the most unimaginable shapes. From time to time, the tireless surf and wind collapse part of the rocky coast, and then a new cliff of a fantastic appearance appears in this beautiful place of Crimea.

Atlesh, protected area Tarkhankut consists of rocks made of white limestone, the processing of which has been worked on for centuries by a brilliant sculptor - nature. He fancifully cut the coastline, giving the rocks of this beautiful place in Crimea amazing shapes:

• Turtle - a large rock jutting out into the sea, really resembles a giant turtle looking out to sea.
• The Cup of Love is a rock in the shape of a round pool. Its depth is 6 meters, and it can only be reached through an underwater tunnel.
• A 150-meter, completely unexplored cave, which can only be reached in one way: by swimming under a rock hanging over the sea.

Ak-Kaya (White Rock)

A huge white cliff is located in the Belogorsk region of Crimea, in the valley of the Biyuk Kara-Su river. Huge stone plateau ends with a sheer wall 150 meters high. The rock, hanging over the valley, is especially beautiful in the rays of the setting sun. It was once the seabed, and its layers are a kind of chronicle of the past 70 million years. A careful eye will definitely notice fossilized mollusks, sea ​​urchins, crabs, and in the youngest layers that are on the surface of the plateau, shark teeth, whale and seal bones are found.

Koyashskoye Lake

This amazingly beautiful and saltiest lake in Crimea lies in the south Kerch Peninsula. In summer, algae living in the lake turn its water pink, and the higher the temperature, the more intense the color becomes. The shores of this beautiful place in Crimea are covered with salt crystals that smell like violets, and on the water surface there are bizarre salt icebergs. Just a narrow strip sandy beach separates the pink from the Black Sea.

Balaklava Bay

You will not find another such beautiful place in Crimea as this bay. It is sandwiched between two mountains and protrudes into the land to a depth of 1.5 kilometers. The entrance to it is not only very narrow, but also invisible from the sea. The unique shape of the bay in the form of the English letter S makes it the quietest harbor even during strong storm on the sea. You can admire this beautiful place in Crimea from the top of the mountain on east coast, where the ruins of the ancient Genoese fortress Chembalo are preserved.

New World

This is the name of a small village near Sudak. When the car passes the last turn, an unusually beautiful place opens up before your eyes, provocatively beautiful even for Crimea itself. Mountains Orel and Sokol protect the New World from the winds, and the air is saturated with phytoncides of pine and juniper. The three bays of this beautiful place in Crimea - Green, Blue and Blue - fascinate with the purity and transparency of their waters, and the mountain paths and grottoes add a unique charm.

Demerdzhi

Among the most beautiful places in Crimea and amazing mountain range, which was once the seabed. When a stone ridge rose from the sea, the sun and wind created strangely shaped stone sculptures from it. In the setting rays of the sun, it seems that the figures really look like running people. Hence the name of the valley stone sculptures– . Of course, there are many legends explaining the appearance of stone idols in this beautiful place in Crimea, and who knows, maybe something described in them actually happened.

Taraktash trail

You can follow this trail from Yalta to Ai-Petri and to reverse direction. Of course, it's easier to go down. The views that open to your eyes during the descent are beautiful, but the crazy delight will be caused by one of the most beautiful places in Crimea - the Taraktash tract itself and its main attraction - an arched rock several tens of meters high. It is amazing that with thin walls and a fairly high height, a lonely rock does not collapse. The path will take you along a ravine, then through a narrow passage between the rocks it will lead you out. This passage is called the Taraktash Gate, it’s scary to walk along it, but the delight of this beautiful place in Crimea makes you forget about fear.

If you are lucky enough to be near the rock at noon, when the sun is high, you can see how the rock shimmers in all shades of yellow and brown. The height is breathtaking, but the beauty is such that you don’t notice anything else. Continuing the descent, you find yourself at another fantastically beautiful place in Crimea - “flying water”.

Wuchang-Su

Wuchang-Su - “flying” or “hanging water” in the old days called this two-cascade stream of water falling from Ai-Petri. It appears in all its power only in the spring, when the snow melts. In winter, the water freezes, and its frozen streams become like organ pipes, and this sight is almost more beautiful than the one in April.

Nature is capable of creating monuments of amazing beauty. But the creations of human hands are sometimes no less beautiful. Talented architects have written beautiful palaces and magnificent parks into the history of the beautiful Crimea.

Karaite kenas in Evpatoria

Among the beautiful places of Crimea and snow-white temple complex Crimean Karaites, consisting of two halls, two-story buildings with lancet and semicircular windows. In the courtyard of this beautiful place in Crimea you can see arched galleries and a fountain. The building is not only an architectural monument, but also of historical value.

bird home

In the village of Gaspra, which lies on the beautiful southern coast of Crimea, on the very edge of the Aurora cliff, there is a tiny building made of white stone. The crenellated walls, tall lancet windows and round tower with spiers make it look medieval knight's castle. Once upon a time it was Vacation home with fireplaces and thick ceiling beams, but what’s there now doesn’t matter. , like an elegant toy, seems to float between the sea and the sky, attracting the gaze of every guest to this amazingly beautiful place in Crimea.

Livadia Palace

Known as the summer residence of the last Russian emperor and the site of the Yalta Conference. But it’s not so much that makes him attractive historical facts How beautiful is the palace and the park that was laid out around.

A snow-white building in the Renaissance style with four courtyards, luxurious chambers and a unique interior fits perfectly into the landscape Crimean coast and became one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. The park, laid out on 40 hectares of land, was developed and preserved to this day: winding paths go around beautiful flowers and rare trees, green lawns are decorated with sculptures and fountains, shady alleys lead to the sea, and from observation platforms the endless sea opens to the horizon.

Palace in Massandra

Emperor Alexander III is considered one of the most amazing and beautiful places in Crimea. The palace is small, but incredibly beautiful and elegant. The architect, having decorated the facades with balconies, ornaments and sculptures, gave it the appearance of a fairy-tale, simply gingerbread castle. On the spacious terraces and in the park, according to the fashion of that time, sculptures of satyrs and chimeras were installed. The building was erected right in the forest, and it formed the basis of a beautiful park. Paths were laid out throughout the park and flower beds were laid out, additional junipers and conifers were planted along the alleys, and exotic plants were brought from abroad.

Foros Church

Between Sevastopol and Yalta, between the sea and the mountain range, the Red Rock rises, and at its very edge, like a fragile toy in the palm of a giant, stands the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It is clearly visible from the highway, and everyone who drives past involuntarily turns their head to see this beautiful place in Crimea once again. The legend tells about the miraculous rescue of the daughter of a rich merchant on the edge of this cliff. There was salvation, but it was about Emperor Alexander III. Built in the Byzantine style, it has survived four restorations, and services are still held there.

Vorontsov Palace

Among the most beautiful places in Crimea is the beautiful palace in Alupka, which was created by order of Count Vorontsov, who was then the Governor-General of the Novorossiysk Territory. The Count wanted the palace to combine English austerity and the luxury of Indian palaces. Such luxury was suitable for these beautiful places in Crimea: from the windows of the palace one could see the sea, on the other side the Ai-Petri massif hung over the palace, and numerous springs would help grow a beautiful garden. This is how it turned out: the heavy English style is diluted with elements of a luxurious oriental style, and the battlements of watchtowers are adjacent to openwork decorations and arches.

Palace Park deserves a special place among all the beautiful places in Crimea. Both of its parts – the Upper and Lower parks – are amazingly beautiful. There are three meadows in Verkhny (Kashtanovaya, Solnechnaya and Contrast), and on each of them separate types of trees grow. There is also Swan Lake, where these beautiful birds live, and Mirror Lake, there is even a waterfall. Lower Park decorated in Italian style, many unique plants grow there. Anyone who has been there claims that this beautiful place in Crimea is always in a festive mood.

Yusupov Palace

The magnificent Yusupov Palace is located in one of the most beautiful places in Crimea - in Koreiz, on a steep rocky seashore. It was built in the style of the Italian Renaissance, and its interior is simply luxurious: Viennese sofas and chairs skillfully made by Austrian furniture craftsmen, porcelain and bronze figurines. But palace park even more beautiful! It is decorated with trees aged from 100 to 500 years, and in total there are 7.5 thousand species of plants. The entire territory of this beautiful place in Crimea is decorated with fountains and small pools with figures of goddesses, naiads and mermaids. All entrances to the park, all niches are “guarded” by marble lions.

Nikitsky Botanical Garden

The garden was founded more than two hundred years ago. Its director, Christian Steven, conceived the idea of ​​creating a nursery for plants that had never grown in Crimea, in order to acclimatize them to the Crimean soil. And he did it very well. But the main goal was to collect on the territory of this beautiful place in Crimea all the plants that could benefit not only Crimea, but also the whole of Russia. Within three years, the botanical garden’s collection included 50 varieties of pear trees and almost a hundred varieties of apple trees. Gradually, the collection grew with Italian and French grape varieties, magnolias, palm trees, and plane trees. Plants unique to this beautiful place in Crimea have appeared: Californian sequoia, Caucasian fir, cedar, eastern pine, strawberry tree, bamboo, and it’s hard to even count the types of flowers. Today the collection consists of 30 thousand plants from all over the world globe. And no matter what month you visit this garden, you will always see flowering plants: in the spring it is the “Tulip Parade”, in the summer – the “Rose Ball”, in the autumn – the “Chrysanthemum Ball”. The Botanical Garden, a wonderful creation of human hands, is still considered one of the most beautiful places in Crimea.

Crimea has always been considered one of the most beautiful resorts in the world. The peninsula is full of natural and historical attractions that attract tourists from all over the world. There are places in Crimea that every person should visit. Today we want to show you the most beautiful places in Crimea!

This reservoir is one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. The color of the water is truly emerald. Once you take a dip in this lake, you immediately feel as if you are in heaven. The water in it is crystal clear.If you want to spend your vacation profitably and get a lot of pleasant sensations, you should definitely visit this fabulous place on the Crimean peninsula.

This very interesting and beautiful landmark of Crimea consists of clay rocks. Hundreds of years ago it was quite large. Over time, the water and rains that washed it significantly reduced the size of the cape.

It received the name “Chameleon” because it changes its shades more than twenty times during the day. In the morning you can observe a bluish tint, in the evening it can change to golden. You can watch this fascinating picture of Crimea all day long and simply admire the play of the sun's rays on the amazing rocks.

Swallow's Nest is one of the most beautiful places in Crimea by the sea and is the great pride of the peninsula. architectural structure very reminiscent of an ancient castle, which is located on a high cliff. At the base there is a bay and a pier. Currently, the building houses the Swallow's Nest restaurant. Here you can taste delicious dishes and also admire the wonderful view of the sea and everything south coast Crimea. There are also exhibition halls here that will tell you about the history of Crimea.

You can get here by taxi or public transport, but you will get more pleasure and impressions from a boat trip.

4. Waterfall Jur - Jur

Waterfall Dzhur - Dzhur is the most powerful and full-flowing waterfall in Crimea, and in addition very beautiful. Its name translates as “ever babbling”. The height is 15 meters. The flow of water is so powerful that even in the most severe drought it does not dry out. The water is crystal clear, but you should not swim in it, as stones fall along with the flow of water. Therefore, it is better to admire them from the outside. The waterfall is located in a very picturesque area of ​​Crimea. You will get a lot of pleasant impressions.

In this magical place of Crimea, you can observe unique plants and trees, shrouded in fog, which is formed as a result of water splashes.Not far from the waterfall there is the cave Dzhur - Dzhur. Its length is about 800 meters and its depth is 22 meters. This most interesting place also surrounded by different types of trees. A trip here will give you great pleasure.

The Valley of Ghosts is one of the most beautiful places in Crimea. The mysterious area is represented by a large number of rocks of various shapes. Some of them are very similar to the figures of people and animals. If you watch the figures for several hours, you can see what amazing shapes the shadows take, falling from the rocks and moving. That is why locals call them ghosts.

The most famous was the twenty-meter rock, which was given the name “Bust of Catherine”. Watching from afar, you can see the image of the queen sitting on the throne. Unfortunately, if you get closer to her, this image disappears, but still remains mysterious.A walk through this valley in Crimea, created by nature itself, will not leave anyone indifferent.

This is a unique Crimean natural reserve, occupying a vast territory. Plants and animals listed in the Red Book are presented here. You can go on an excursion here only if accompanied by staff along a separate eco-trail. The reserve contains about three thousand plant species and about six thousand species of animals, fish and reptiles.

Semi-precious stones were mined not far from the reserve in 1927, but this activity was stopped due to the demands of residents.

On the territory there are observation decks from which a stunning view of the mountains and rocks opens. The most famous of them are Ivan the Robber, Devil's Finger, and Golden Gate.There is another way to view the reserve - along the sea trail. It also runs throughout the entire protected area.

The Love Cup is a natural structure that resembles a bathtub. It contains crystal pure water, which comes from open sea through a small tunnel. This beautiful place in Crimea is popular among young people.

It has long been believed that if a couple jumps into a bowl, holding hands and they do not open, then this is a sign of a happy, complete harmony of family life.Although the water in the reservoir is quite cold, this does not stop anyone from visiting the most romantic corner of Crimea.

Another beautiful attraction of Crimea is the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. It occupies a huge territory that cannot be covered in the whole day. Several thousand plants and shrubs are grown here. There are entire plantations of beautiful flowers and a cactus garden. Flowering can be seen here all year round, they hold a parade of tulips, then roses, lilies and chrysanthemums.

Also on the territory there is the most famous square, on which there is a very beautiful swimming pool. There is a resting place for visitors here. On the other side there is a sculpture of the goddess Flora.

One of the most beautiful places in the mountainous Crimea is the top of Mount Ai-Petri. From above you can admire picturesque meadows and cliffs. In addition, this is the most foggy and windy place on the peninsula.

There is a hiking trail to the top of the mountain, but it is better to get there by cable car. To enjoy the heavenly views down, it is better to go down on foot. The road is laid all the way to Yalta.

10. Bay in Balaklava

The real decoration of the Crimean town of Balaklava is the bay. Since ancient times, it has delighted the eyes of travelers and protected them from enemies. local residents. Near the bay is ancient fortress Chembalo.

The bay is surrounded by mountains that protect the city from winds and strong waves. This place is considered the best in Crimea for yachting. On the right bank of the bay there was a secret submarine repair plant, now converted into a museum.

11. Genoese fortress (Sudak)

In fact, it was once a fortress and protected the locals from the invasion of foreigners. Now only a part of this medieval structure remains, but looking at it, it will be possible to imagine what the area looked like during Byzantine times, because it was in the 6th-10th centuries that the first fortifications appeared.

12. Vorontsov Palace (Alupka)

It is also called the “pearl of Crimean architecture,” and for good reason. This majestic Crimean building in the neo-Moorish style is striking due to its facade - what can we say about the interior design?! The palace is surrounded by a wonderful park with neat alleys, fountains and many types of well-groomed vegetation. It was designed by the talented botanist Karl Kebach. But the building itself was erected according to the design of Edward Blore - he also took part in the planning of some areas of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.

13. Chersonese Tauride (Sevastopol)

In 2013, this place in Crimea was included in the UNESCO list. The ancient Greek colony was founded in 422-421 BC. The remaining ruins will tell you a little about the Crimean peninsula and its history. The amphitheater has even been partially preserved here, and after walking through the ruins, you can try to imagine how the Greeks, Romans and other peoples - the predecessors of the local inhabitants of Crimea - wandered through these same places.

You should definitely visit these and many other beautiful sights of Crimea during your trip to the peninsula. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world where you can simply relax, enjoy nature or take great photo sessions.

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