Crimea, with its centuries-old history, is rich in sights, both natural and man-made. All of them are dispersed throughout the peninsula, but most are still geographically close to the coast, and not just to the south. A trip to the Crimea by car to the sights will give you the opportunity to see not only the most replicated beauty, but also those that are less likely to be heard, and at the same time are very impressive.
Palaces, castles and fortresses of Crimea
If you start your journey from the eastern coast of the Crimea, many beautiful architectural monuments will meet you on the way. In Feodosia is the fortress of Kafa (Genoese fortress). The city was once built by the Greeks, but there were almost no ancient buildings. But there are a lot of medieval buildings, fountains, churches, as well as architectural monuments of the 19-20 century. Stay here for at least one full day and see not only the fortress, but, for example, the National Art Gallery named after Aivazovsky.
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Further along the route, passing the Sun Valley with picturesque vineyards - Sudak fortress. It is also called the Genoese, but it is not worth confusing it with the Kafa Fortress. These are different objects.
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In the famous Alushta will meet the remains of the fortress of Aluston.
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A little further, on the way to Partenit - the palace cliff.
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Do not forget to visit the famous Massandra Palace and the tasting of the legendary wines.
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The famous Livadia Palace Museum is located on the southern coast, just three kilometers from Yalta. This magnificent white residence in its time was erected for the royal family of the last Russian Tsar - Nicholas II. To skip and not to come here is just a crime, because it is one of the best palaces in the Crimea.
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In Yalta do not apply to see the palace of Emir of Bukhara, executed in the Moorish style. They say that the emir deliberately settled not far from Livadia, in order to be closer to the emperor.
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Further, on the way to the west coast in the vicinity of Miskhor you will find the Yusupov Palace.
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And in Alupka is built no less famous than the Livadia, Vorontsov Palace. It is known as a palace and park museum-reserve. He was 18 years old for Count M. Vorontsov. Wander through the park and look at the excursion to the palace itself - impressions for life you are guaranteed.
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And finally - Bakhchsarai Palace Museum. This beautiful Khan's palace throughout its history caused a lot of enthusiasm among the great musicians, poets, writers. Contemporaries, too, never tire of admiring his extraordinary beauty.
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Parks and museums of the Crimea
In addition to palaces and castles, the Crimea has a lot of other interesting places. If you are going to Crimea by car in 2015, do not take a look at the most interesting sights:
