PLACES TO VISIT IN CRIMIA - THE PEARL OF THE BLACK SEA!
Quite often Crimea is called «The Pearl of the Black Sea» or «the museum in open-air». The unique combination of various forms of a relief and environmental conditions in small territory gives Crimea special originality. The different historical ways of many civilizations and nations of West and East were crossed on the peninsula, that’s why the history of Crimea is full of the most incredible events and unexpected turns.
Everyone can find something especial for himself in this beautiful land. Maybe that’s why “National Geographic” Journal called the Crimea “the best place for visiting in 2013”.
Places to visit:
Sevastopol/Balaklava
Sevastopol is located on the Black Sea coast of the Crimean Peninsula. The unique geographic location and navigation conditions of the city's harbours make Sevastopol a strategically important naval point. The headquarters of both the Ukrainian Naval Forces and Russia's Black Sea Fleet are located in the city. The name which the city received at its birth is of Greek origin and is translated "magnificent, city of glory". Here you will visit the National Preserve "Chersonesus of Taurica", the ancient town founded by the Greeks 2500 years ago and learn about important historical events happened here in the period of the Crimean War in 1854-1855 & during the World War II. You will learn about Ukrainian and Russian culture. Also you will visit hot sunny beaches and enjoy soft waves of the Black Sea.
Bakhchisaray
Bakhchysarai is another stop at our journey. It is the former capital of the Crimean Khanate. Its main landmark is Hansaray, the only extant palace of the Crimean Khans, currently opened to tourists as a museum.
Simferopol / Saki
As the capital of Crimea, Simferopol is an important political, economic, and transport center of the peninsula. Archaeological evidence in Simferopol indicates the existence of an ancient Scythian city, collectively known as the Scythian Neapolis. The location was also home to a Crimean Tatar town, Aqmescit.
Yalta/Alupka
Yalta is a resort city in Crimea, southern Ukraine, on the north coast of the Black Sea. The city is located on the site of an ancient Greek colony, said to have been founded by Greek sailors who were looking for a safe shore. The town came to worldwide attention in 1945 when the Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" powers - the Soviet Union, the United States and the United Kingdom - was held at the Livadia Palace.
Sudak
Sudak Genuese Fortress, Great Silk Path.Bays of Sudak, Novy Svet. Jurassic Vulcano Kara-Dag nearby. Golden Gates as vulcanous formation are the symbol of Crimea
The Crimean coast lies on the far side of the Black Sea from Turkey. Stunning mountain scenery, warm sea and a long season of summer sunshine have made the Crimean coastline the riviera for Russians and guests since the time of the tsars.
The russian name for Crimea is Krym - pronounced like `cream' with a rolled letter `r'. And it really is the cream as a holiday destination.
Steeped in history, Crimea is a fascinating region to explore, as well as a great place to relax. Across the centuries it has attracted settlers such as the Greeks, the Venetians and the Genoese - all of whom founded cities along the coast and inter-married with the local people. The western terminus of the Great Silk Road was on the Crimean coast. After a long period as part of the Byzantine empire, it was overrun by Chingiz Khan's Golden Horde and remained a Tatar Khanate until annexed by Imperial Russia in the eighteenth century. This rich history is still alive today in its fabulous palaces and historic sites, and in the culture and way of life of today's Crimean people.
Now as re-connected autonomous republic within Russia, Crimea is busy re-inventing itself after the ending of the old Soviet Union. Private enterprise is flourishing and well-stocked shops and good restaurants are the norm. Transport and accommodation are cheaper than the mediterranean resorts but the weather is better and the sightseeing amazing!
Visitors from western Europe and further afield are welcomed in a country which has opened its doors to foreign tourists.
Whether you want wine-tasting or scuba diving, mountains or sea, to visit the Byzantine ruins of Khersoness, or the fabulous Livadia Palace near Yalta, home of the last of the Russian Tsars - or if you just want to relax on the beach and then while away a warm summer evening in a gourmet restaurant, Crimea has something for you.
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