When planning to rest in Alushta, plan a visit to the sights of the city and its environs. Here, in addition to the beach and the sea, you can spend time exploring historical monuments and museums, in entertainment complexes, and also go on a one-day or many-day trek through nature reserves in the mountains.
What to see in Alushta?
Fans of monuments and museums in Alushta should pay attention to:
- Shmelev House-Museum (Prossersor Corner) is the only literary museum in the CIS, in which the life and work of the great Russian writer and publicist is presented. International Shmelev readings are also held here;
- house-museum of Sergeev-Tsensky - is a historical and memorial building, as well as an architectural monument of the early 20th century. The museum funds store more than 20 thousand items that belonged to the writer, among them there is his personal library. numbering about 10 thousand books;
- house-museum of the architect A.N. Berketova - built in 1896 on the Black Sea coast the building is decorated with a delicate veranda. In the halls are exhibited personal belongings, paintings, photographs of this outstanding Ukrainian architect. Still here you can enjoy the best pictures of Crimean artists;
- Stacheev's dacha is located in the seaside park of Alushta, in the present - the Center for Children's Creativity. A park that is broken around the house is a great place for playing games and walking with children;
- Alushta branch of the Central Museum of Tauris - was established in 1923, since then it has been periodically closed. Today the collection presents almost 7 thousand exhibits, telling about the history of the region and famous people who lived here;
- museum of nature - more than 1,5 thousand original exhibits will be introduced to the plant and animal world of the Crimea. Nearby there is a dendrozoo park, containing animals and birds close to natural conditions of this region;
- the medieval fortress of Aluston - is represented by one of the circular towers of Ashag-Kul, which is preserved in Alushta, which closes the line of fortifications from the south. It was built by the Byzantines in the 6th century, by the 10th century a small settlement arose around it. You can also see the ruins of the towers: square Orta-Kule and hexagonal Chatal-Kule.
From popular places for family rest and entertainments we offer to visit:
- Park of miniatures in Alushta - here you can see all the important historical, cultural and administrative sights of the peninsula in scale 1:25. For children there is a special corner where you can run and take pictures with your favorite cartoon characters.
- Alushta Aquarium - in 4 rooms there are more than 250 species of freshwater and sea fish from all over the world, several species of crocodiles, crabs and turtles, as well as other aquatic inhabitants, there are exhibitions of corals and shells.
- Delphinarium "Nemo" - is not in Alushta itself, but in Partenit. Here, in addition to viewing the show, you can order a swimming session with dolphins or take a course of dolphin therapy.
- Aquapark "Almond Grove" is a large entertainment center in Alushta, one of the best water parks in Crimea, offering visitors everything for active and comfortable rest. There are 6 swimming pools, 4 platforms for descent and 14 water slides, as well as fountains, waterfalls, jacuzzi. The territory has a developed infrastructure, as well as a beautifully designed landscape, combining man-made rocks, water spaces and riot of plants.
Of the religious temples in the city the most important are the Temple in the name of all Crimean saints and the Alushta mosque.
In the Alushta area, especially in the nearby mountains, there are many surprisingly beautiful places for nature lovers and hikers, where one should definitely go, but only accompanied by an experienced guide.
