Novyi Svit • Sudak
Novyi Svit
Novyi Svit • Sudak
Among all of the amazing corners of Crimea, Novyi Svit holds a special place. This small resort area, situated on the coast of the picturesque Green Bay, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, unusual reserves, special curative microclimate, and comfortable beaches with clear water. The godfather of Russian winemaking, Prince Lev Golitsyn, discovered this magical place in late 19th century. B

Alma Battlefield • Bakhchysarai (103 km.)
Alma Battlefield
Alma Battlefield • Bakhchysarai (103 km.)
One of the very first and the bloodiest battles of the Crimean War of 1853 – 1856 took place at the mouth of the Alma River, not far from the modern village Vilino, in September, 1854. Today, the Alma Battlefield Memorial is situated there. It was created to commemorate the warriors who were killed in that large-scale and ambiguous battle. Historical military festivals and battle’s reenactments, w

Eski Kermen • Bakhchysarai (101 km.)
Eski Kermen
Eski Kermen • Bakhchysarai (101 km.)
The ancient Eski Kermen is situated on the mountain tableland difficult of access. It is one of the oldest and the most picturesque cave towns in Bakhchysarai surroundings. Due to its imposing age and rare authenticity that allows feeling the atmosphere of antiquity in full, the medieval settlement, whose name means Old Fortress in Tatar, is reckoned among the most frequently visited archeological

Mikhailovskaya Battery • Sevastopol (117 km.)
Mikhailovskaya Battery
Mikhailovskaya Battery • Sevastopol (117 km.)
Situated on the northern side of the Sevastopol bay, the large-scale fortification with multitude of loophole windows is clearly seen from the city quay. It is the Mikhailovskaya Battery, one of Sevastopol Fortress’s forts that survived until now. This object of huge historical importance has become the symbol of the hero city. Today, majestic ravelin’s premises are turned into original exhibition

The Diorama ‘Sapun Mount Storm on May 7, 1944’
The diorama ‘Sapun Mount Storm on May 7, 1944’ is one of the largest battle paintings in the world. It is the center of the largest memorial complex in the city that was created on the top of the Sapun Mount in order to commemorate the heroic deed of Soviet warriors who liberated Sevastopol from the German-fascist invaders. Located seven kilometers to the east from Sevastopol, the Sapun Mount had

Kara -Tobe • Yevpatoria (113 km.)
Kara -Tobe
Kara -Tobe • Yevpatoria (113 km.)
Resort town Saky is left without any architectural monuments, but with an interesting archeological site - ancient settlement Kara-Tobe, which serves as a tourist magnet for the whole western Crimea. Greek and Scythian ancient settlement was discovered in the early 20th century on the Kara-Tobe Hill (it's Turk for Black Hill) and got its name from it. Excavations that started here helped to recons

The Sea Crashes Museum • Alushta (35 km.)
The Sea Crashes Museum
The Sea Crashes Museum • Alushta (35 km.)
The unique Sea Crashes Museum that was created several years ago in Malorechenskoye village near Alushta has already become one of the most attractive sights on the Southern Coast of Crimea. It's the only museum in the world that is devoted to the most famous sea tragedies. It is located in the building of very beautiful St. Nicolas Lighthouse Temple. Together they build up a memorial complex to

Nature Museum and Arboretum and Zoo Park of the Crimean Nature Reserve
You don't have to subjugate Crimean Mountains, go down in caves and work your way through dick forests, in order to closer familiarize yourself with Crimean peninsula's inimitable nature, be amazed with its richness and diversity. It's enough, if you visit the Nature Museum and the Arboretum and Zoo Park, created on the Crimean National Nature Reserve's territory. Created in 1923, Crimea's largest

The Scythian Naples • Simferopol (68 km.)
The Scythian Naples
The Scythian Naples • Simferopol (68 km.)
Situated in Simferopol's outskirts, the Scythian Naples is an archeological monument of world's significance that is recognized as one of the seven wonders of Crimea's capital. This is ancient town's ruins, on the territory of which the namesake historical and archeological complex was created. Founded in the 3d century B.C., the Scythian Naples remained the capital of the ancient Late Scythian st
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