Thousands of Russians rushed to the Crimean peninsula to take a closer look at the newly-found region of our country. Of course, everyone wants to know what to see in the Crimea, where to go and how to make a route so that without hassle to see all the most interesting.
We offer Top 10 sights of Crimea, in which we included architectural ensembles, and natural beauties, and ancient historical monuments.
10. Swallow's Nest
One of the world-famous symbols of Crimea was built in 1912 on a sheer forty-meter-high Avorina rock on Cape Ai-Todor near Yalta. The prototype of the Swallow's Nest was the Miramare villa near Trieste. Currently, work is underway to strengthen the rock on which the castle stands, because under the weight of the structure, the rock is gradually destroyed.
9. Vorontsov Palace
The palace and the park adjacent to it form a single ensemble located in Alupka at the foot of the picturesque Ai-Petri Mountain. The construction of the palace was completed in 1848, and the Vorontsov park was equipped for 25 years to become a model of garden art. Today, a museum is working in the palace; the interior interiors have almost completely preserved their original appearance.
8. Massandra
Two significant Crimean sights - the Massandra Palace and the winery - were immediately located near this urban-type village. Massandra wines can be tasted in the tasting complex, which is visited annually by over 53 thousand people.
7. Livadia Palace
This palace, built in a light "Italian" style, is surrounded by a picturesque park, founded more than 160 years ago. In the White Hall of the palace, summits of the heads of modern states were repeatedly held.
6. Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai
The former residence of the Crimean khans has preserved many testimonies of the history of those times. In the Bakhchisarai Palace presents utensils, weapons, costumes, art objects of the Crimean Khanate. On the territory of the complex is the famous Bakhchisarai fountain, which inspired Pushkin to write the eponymous poem.
5. Balaclava
The village is part of Sevastopol. The village is notable in itself, because located in a very picturesque place along the Balaklava Bay. Fans of historical attractions will certainly appreciate the ruins of ancient Chersonesos and the Genoese fortress.
4. Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol"
The panorama dedicated to the events of 1854-1855 was created under the leadership of Franz Roubaud. The basis of the panorama scenes was the battle on the Malakhov Kurgan. The panorama was evacuated from the city during the Great Patriotic War and reopened in 1954.
3. Mount Ai-Petri
The height of the most picturesque Crimean peak is 1234 meters. A cable car leads to the mountain, known for including the longest unsupported span in Europe. From the height of Ai-Petri, a magnificent view of the coast of the entire southern coast of Crimea opens.
2. Nikitsky Botanical Garden
In 2012, this botanical garden celebrated its 200th anniversary. An annual chrysanthemum ball is held here. In the garden grows more than 1125 species of plants. Every year, the Botanical Garden is visited by more than 300 thousand tourists.
1. Genoese fortress in Sudak
The fortress was built by the Genoese in the period from 1371 to 1469. The fortress is located on a mountain and covers an area of about 30 hectares. Thanks to its perfect preservation and picturesque views of the surroundings, the castle is loved by filmmakers and often include it in their works.
