Things to see and do Crimea

Located on a cliff on Cap Preston-Todor, the palace of Lastochkino Gnezdo is the emblem of the region.

Despite its medieval appearance, the building was built in 1912 by Sherwood, the special architect of the German baron von Steingel. After the earthquake in 1927, part of the palace collapsed in the sea. Today there is only a small house 10 m wide, 20 m long, a romantic vestige with a very Expensive Italian restaurant.

To get there. 10 km west of Yalta. Buses 32, 26, 27 stop here.

At the top of the Tatar hierarchy was the prince, or the king, called khan. The most beautiful palace of these/that can still be visited is that of Bakhtchissaraï. Crimean Tatars converted to Islam in the th century. The Crimean imams then unite with the Turks. It was at that time that the capital was moved from Salkhat (now Staryi Krym) to Bakhtchissaraï, literally «the city of gardens». The construction of the palace continues throughout the th century. The palace has known the splendour of the court of litigants and the destruction of the invaders. The last episode left Bakhtchissaraï in 1783, ahead of the progress of Russian troops, but Catherine II, who destroyed most of the mosques, spared this superb palace, a palace of gardens and fountains, where the coolness of the allées and lobby, which sheltered the whispers of the femmes women, tranche with the silence of the desert mountains surrounding the residence of litigants. It was in this Oriental exoticism that Catherine II decided to stay on his trip to Crimea in 1787. The iron portal is the oldest part of the palace, its construction dates back to 1503 and is the work of an Italian master. The portal leads to the garden of the palace. The whole is a huge freshness and calm… when it is not invaded by tourists. The attraction attraction is the fountain of Tears, carried out by a Persian master at the request of one of the last/, Krym Guraï, who would have become mad after the death of his fiancée. This fountain inspired Pushkin for his poem La Fontaine de Bakhtchissaraï. The harem is well preserved with the part reserved for men and women. For the most part, carpets date from the era of litigants. Finally, a whole part of the palace was transformed into a museum where you can see examples of costumes and interior objects of litigants and their courtyard. By returning to the garden, you can visit the cemeteries of the/and admire the tomb of Dilyara Bikech, the fiancée of Krym Guraï, at the entrance to the cemetery.

This magnificent cathedral was built in 1903, on the plans of the architect Krasnov, who designed several palaces in Crimea.

The station staff organizes two excursions per day on Kara-Dag, at 8 a. M. and 16 p. m., with a duration of 4 hours. Berries at the foot of Kara Dag are also part of the protected territory. To access the Baies Lyaguschachaia, Bolshaia Graviynaia and Malaia Graviynaia bays, a fee of 15 UAH is paid. These bays are accessible from Koktebel by continuing on the seashore towards Kara Dag. The tax is paid directly upon arrival.

Built between 1891 and 1892, this temple was built in honour of the prophet Ilya beside the port. It served as a place of worship for the important Greek community that still lived in the city in the late th century. This community, which survécue from antiquity, finally left the Crimea in 1917 partly then during the Second World War. The church itself is fairly classic, but the ceiling can be seen.

This museum is far from being the most interesting of Crimea. There is a fairly atmosphere collection of paintings from the th century to the present. There are more than 6 000 works that highlight the fact that the number does not always force strength.

The museum is worth a visit if one day stays in Simferopol. Some beautiful pieces of traditional Tatar culture are found, as well as objects of the Cossacks lifestyle. As often in Ukraine, it is regrettable that a beautiful collection is not better presented. Museum devoted to the diversity of the origins of the criméenne population, particularly in the history of Crimean Tatars.

This agency offers city tours, water sports and expeditions to the countryside.

Inside the city you can find the beaches of Khrustalny, Solnechny and Pedochny. The latter is accessed by trolleybus No. 6. Shevchenko Pebble Beach is ideal for family holidays: The shaded aisles that longent her are perfect for protecting yourself from the sun during the hottest hours of the day. Access by trolleybus Nos. 10 and 14. Khersones's wild beach is rocky, making water much clearer. But the best beaches in the city are in Uchkuyevka and are accessible by boat. Water and sand are particularly clean.

The amateurs of wild landscapes dance to a swimming at Cape Fiolent (мыс Фиолент) (bus No 2 and 19 or marshroutka 3). The location is of rare beauty but difficult to access: The Georgevski monastery is reached by descending 800 steps.

This agency offers excursions in the vicinity of Yalta as well as in nearby cities such as Soudak, Aloupka, Sevastopol and Bakhtchissaraï.

The agency offers excursions on foot, by boat or on horseback in the vicinity of Yalta. Possibility of booking tickets and train tickets.

Agency specialized in sea excursions.

This church contains the tombs of the admirals who defended the city against the Franco-English invasion of 1854-1855. The church consists of two «floors» on the left of the entrance, a staircase down to the crypt which contains the tombs of Kornilov, Nakhimov and Isnilov. The building dates back to the end of the th century, but the war damaged the building that is still in restoration today, but it radiates a strength and special piety to the churches hosting the great defenders of the Russian homeland.

This building is a perfect example of an orthodox temple built according to the criteria of ancient Greek architecture. Before being in stone, a wooden church was there, but the building was destroyed during a storm. The new temple was built in 1844 and restored twice. Until recently this place of worship housed a house of culture; Due to the sound acoustics of the building, concerts were held there. The temple has since returned to its first use.

These 432 steps at the bottom of Lenina Street lead to the foot of the Mithridates Mountains. Built in the th century by an Italian architect, this staircase became the symbol of Kerch and appeared on most postcards of the city. All around, archaeological excavations carried back the remains of the old town of Pantikapei (former Kerch). The view from the top of the staircase is absolutely magnificent.

At the foot of Mount Preston-Petri, on the golden beaches of Mishkor stretching over ten kilometres, the forest transforms into a garden of exotic plants. This is the warmest region in the Greater Yalta region. And say, in the 1920 s, that piece of land didn't interest anybody. Today the climatic conditions and quality of sanatoria such as Ukraïna or Sosnova Rosha attract more and more tourists. Here you can visit the beautiful park, but also the Dulber Palace, located in the nearby village of Both. Built in the th century, in honour of Prince Romanov, this palace could serve as a backdrop for a film drawn from the Thousand and One Nights, its Moorish style, palms and fountains make it resemble a Turkish palace. The writer Tolstoy used to stay in this small village. It is also from Mishkor that you can climb at the top of Mount Preston-Petri. One of Europe's most impressive cable cars takes you to a height of 1 200 m for about 2 €. The climb is very steep and the landscape breathtaking once arrived.

At the foot of Mount Preston-Petri, 4 km from Alupka towards Yalta, on the golden beaches of Mishkor which stretches over ten kilometres, the forest transforms into a garden of exotic plants. This is the warmest region in the Greater Yalta region. And say that in the 1920 s, this piece of land did not interest anyone! Today, climate conditions attract more and more tourists. In Miskhor you can admire the famous palace Dulber which belonged to Petr Nikolaevich, the cousin of Alexander III. Fascinated by the Middle East, after a trip to Cairo, the prince was built this sumptuous Moorish style palace which is now a hotel. It is also from Mishkor that you can climb at the top of Mount Preston-Petri. One of Europe's most impressive cable cars takes you to 1 200 m high. The climb is very steep and the landscape breathtaking, once arrived at the top.

" If you turn left, your horse is your horse. If you turn right, you're at your own loss. But if you go straight, it's in the valley of tales that you're retrouveras. " If you are accompanied by children, this park is a place not to be missed. Even if they do not know Russian tales or Slavic mythology, they will certainly be delighted with this walk. Many heroes of children's books hide here in wood bushes and houses. You will meet Baba Yaga (the Russian witch) and Kochey Besmertniy (a monster that can only be defeated if the pin is broken in an egg!), but also the Kick Chat Cat of Perrault or the Serpent Serpent of Kipling. After a visit to the park, you can take your children to the zoo, just a few metres away.

To get there. 2 km from Yalta. Take bus or minibuses No. 8, No. 24, No. 26, No. 27 or No. 28.

The first hall is the archaeological section of the museum, where many objects were exposed on the territory of Yalta during archaeological excavations. The second exhibition concerns objects relating to cultural and social life in Yalta in the th and th centuries. It contains manuscripts and personal objects of the city's inhabitants. For rainy days.

. Hill. The church and its belfry were erected between 1832 and 1837. It was one of the first monuments of the city to be built in stone. During the war, the cathedral was destroyed, but the belfry remained on its feet. It served as a benchmark for sailors. It has since been rebuilt.