What is worth seeing in Yalta? Excursions for independent tourists What you need to visit in Yalta.
The summer season is approaching, and many of you are already actively looking for vacation options. In this article I want to tell you about one amazing city, which is easy to get to, pleasant to relax, and simply impossible to forget. This is Yalta. It’s not for nothing that it is called the pearl of Crimea. This city became a real discovery for me. It clearly stands out from other Crimean cities.
And today I want to tell you why this city is worth coming to if you want to see all the most interesting sights of Crimea in a short time.
Holidays in Yalta: who is this resort suitable for?
I would like to immediately appeal to lovers of economical beach holidays: guys, look for another resort for yourself. If you just want to lie on a sandy beach for 2 weeks, choose Sudak or Evpatoria. It will cost you much less. In Yalta you can and should enjoy other things.
Despite the fact that this city cannot boast of ancient and medieval antiquities, like Yalta, in the 19th century it became the center of resort life in Crimea. Its excellent climatic conditions and picturesque nature attracted many aristocrats and simply influential people here, who in a short period of time built an entire ensemble of cultural heritage sites on the Yalta coast, and thereby left their mark on the history of not only the city, but also the peninsula as a whole.
By the way, a few words should be said separately about the history of the city.
History of Yalta: from brands to a lady with a dog
It is believed that the name of the city comes from the Greek word "Yalos", which means "coast, coastal". An ancient legend says:
Many centuries ago, the Greeks set off in search of new lands. The Black Sea greeted them unkindly, with storms and fogs (that’s why they called it the Black Sea, again according to legend). The sailors wandered for many days, not knowing where they were sailing. The ship ran out of fresh water and food. The team lost heart and meekly awaited death. But one morning the fog cleared, and people saw the long-awaited coast and green-purple mountains.
- Yialos! Gialos! - they shouted. Here, on fertile land, the Greeks founded a new settlement.
But archaeologists have not yet been able to find traces of a Greek settlement dating back to antiquity. But sanctuaries and remains of settlements were discovered brands . It was the Taurians who were the most ancient inhabitants of the Yalta Valley. Perhaps they were the indigenous inhabitants of Crimea, or perhaps they were representatives of tribes that retreated to Crimea from the Northern Black Sea region or from the Caucasus under the onslaught of the Scythians. However, the word “tauri” itself is Greek and was originally the name of a mountain range in Asia Minor, the continuation of which the Greeks considered both the Caucasus and Crimean mountains. Then the tribes there were also named by the same word. The Greeks called Crimea itself the “Taurian peninsula” - Taurida.
Then on these shores the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Genoese appear and disappear, replacing each other... In 1475, the Turks became the masters of the southern coast of Crimea. Yalta was part of a province that was in the personal possession of the Turkish Sultan.
In 1771, the first Russian troops arrived in Crimea under the command of A.V. Suvorov. They built a military fort in Yalta. By the time of the annexation of Crimea to Russia, Yalta was a tiny fishing settlement of 13 houses with a church and a mosque (just like that, 13 houses have both a church and a mosque!)
In 1823, Count M.S. Vorontsov became governor-general of the Novorossiysk region, which then included Crimea. In Yalta, he distributed 200 acres of land on the condition that the new owners would plant gardens and vineyards and actively engage in construction. An enterprising tsarist official, Vorontsov, created industrial wineries in Alupka and Massandra. At the direction of M.S. Vorontsov, roads were laid connecting the Southern Coast with Simferopol and through the Baydar Gate with Sevastopol, a seaport and a pier were built.
In 1838, Yalta received city status. However, over the next four decades, Yalta still remains a provincial backwater. All that the surrounding areas of Yalta consisted of in those days were tobacco and grape plantations.
Everything changed dramatically in 1866, when, on the advice of Professor Botkin, who was the first to appreciate the outstanding climatic features of the place, not far from Yalta, in Livadia, Empress Maria Alexandrovna began to rest in the autumn months. In the 70s of the 19th century, rapid construction began in the city. This was facilitated by the fact that the royal family acquired neighboring Livadia. In 1873, the construction of the railway connecting Crimea with both capitals of the empire was finally completed. After Livadia became the royal residence, Yalta quickly began to transform. Following the titled persons, wealthy industrialists and merchants rushed to Crimea. Yalta is becoming a fashionable resort with fashionable hotels, shops, restaurants, hospitals and dachas.
This is exactly how Yalta appears to us in A.P. Chekhov’s story “The Lady with the Dog.” Here, in Yalta, the last five years of A.P. Chekhov’s life passed. Consumption did not allow him to live in a damp and cold climate. According to the design of the architect L.N. Shapovalov, he built a two-story house with a mezzanine, which was called “Belaya Dacha.” The artist I. Levitan and the writer Bunin visited here, and the entire troupe of the Moscow Art Theater headed by Stanislavsky and V. Nemirovich-Danchenko came here. In Yalta, Chekhov wrote nine stories and two plays: Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard.
Around Yalta, the new owners of the lands erected luxurious palaces, villas, mansions, laid out industrial gardens and vineyards, magnificent parks that still adorn the Crimean coast today: Massandra, Alupkinsky, Gurzufsky, Livadia and others.
In general, from this historical excursion, attentive readers have already understood: there is something to see in Yalta!
What to see in Yalta itself
Massandra
Another place where it’s convenient and close to get out of Yalta. Tour of Massandra winery will delight all connoisseurs of Crimean wines. And a walk around park around the Massandra Palace will give pleasant memories and colorful photos to all tourists without exception.
We walked through this park on our first visit to Crimea. Even then, in late autumn, this place looked very beautiful!
At the same time we visited the beautiful Vorontsovsky (Alupka Palace). Unlike the Massandra Palace, which rather resembles a cozy country house, Vorontsov Palace looks like a medieval knight's castle .
The adjacent park is a worthy rival to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. But if Nikitsky Garden will amaze you with a riot of colors and a variety of vegetation, including exotic ones, collected from almost all over the world, then Vorontsovsky Park looks more restrained and less artificial. And this, perhaps, is the genius of its creator, the famous gardener Karl Kebach. The park looks very well-groomed, but at the same time very natural; it organically fits into the complex terrain, as if created not by the hand of a master, but by nature itself.
To be honest, I liked walking around Vorontsovsky Park more. It’s somehow calmer in there, or something. In general, it’s closer to me in terms of energy)
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I’ll just add that the shopping center “Yalta - all year round” has an evening excursion to this site. And there they will not only tell you amazing facts about this place, but also treat you to Crimean wine. It’s a pity that we didn’t have time for this evening departure - we were in Bakhchisarai that day (which, of course, we were also pleased with, and I talked about this in the article)
The palace in the village of Livadia was a summer residence for the imperial family. Thanks to this palace, Yalta became the favorite resort city of the Empire. This is where the Sun Path begins - the emperor's favorite place for walks.
The Italian style palace was built at the end of the 19th century. Alexander III died in this palace. Nicholas II came here with his family. And during the Second World War, the Livadia Palace became the venue for the famous Yalta Conference. During Soviet times, a sanatorium was opened on the territory of the palace. Only since 1993 has a museum been opened in the palace.
The cost of visiting the palace is 350 rubles. Excursions take place at a time depending on the size of the group. This was the reason that we did not visit the palace, but limited ourselves to an external inspection and a walk in the park around it. It’s just that we still had a climb to Ai-Petri planned for that day...
Ai-Petri
We did not have time to climb this mountain on our first trip through Crimea. Then they flew at a gallop across Europe. But this time we got to it. I want to write a separate article about this mountain - my impressions of it cannot be contained in a couple of paragraphs. Therefore, in this article I will simply say this - people, do not do as we do! On the same day, having visited the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the Livadia Palace, we also set our sights on Ai-Petri. You need to set aside a separate day for this! It's worth it.
When going to Ai-Petri, take something warm - the wind turbine on the mountain blew away the but! And we were told that this is not a rare occurrence.
You can get to the top of Ai-Petri in different ways:
- on your own by car
- by cable car from Miskhor
- walking along the hiking trails leading to the top
They all have their pros and cons... In short, wait for a separate post about Ai-Petri, friends!
Other sights of Yalta
Generally speaking, in Yalta there is also zoo , And dolphinarium , And Museum "Glade of Fairy Tales" . But, to be honest, visiting them was not part of our plans. Firstly, I personally don’t like animal shows, and we didn’t have children with us. Zoos where animals sit in cages don’t interest me much either. And that’s why I can’t write anything about these tourist sites.
But now I remember how on our last evening in Yalta we went to an organ music concert in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catholic church at 25 Pushkinskaya Street was built in 1906 in the traditional Western European style. We noticed this building on the first day, when we were walking along Pushkinskaya Street towards the embankment. We came up, read the sign, and saw a poster - once a week there is an organ concert in the church. Ticket price is 350 rubles.
And also there, on Pushkinskaya street , I liked just walking, sitting in cozy cafes with a cup of aromatic coffee...
Generally, Yalta is exactly the city where I would like to stay when coming to Crimea. Both the city itself and its surroundings are practically one continuous attraction. Therefore, this list of what is worth seeing in Yalta can be continued indefinitely. And now, on the eve of the season, I plan to write a few more articles about interesting places in the vicinity of Yalta.
And enjoy your travels!
Where are you planning to go on vacation this summer?
- I’ll go to the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory or to the Crimea. (42%, Votes: 61)
- I'll go on vacation abroad - and what would a vacation be without this? (41%, Votes: 60)
- I'll go outdoors with a tent (10%, Votes: 14)
- I'll go somewhere, I'll decide later (5%, Votes: 7)
- I will go to the nearest sanatorium/recreation center (3%, Votes: 4)
Yalta is a popular resort on the southern coast of Crimea, with an amazing climate, crystal-clear sea, beautiful nature and an abundance of attractions. Tourists feel welcome here at any time of the year and can always find something to their liking.
Modern Yalta is a city where about 90,000 people permanently reside., in the summer the number of people here sometimes increases to 500,000, thanks to vacationers and guests of the city.
This city is the center of resort life on the Crimean peninsula and the center of the entire Crimean region - Greater Yalta, stretching along the Black Sea coast for 72 kilometers, uniting a large number of cities and towns: Gurzuf, Alupka, Miskhor, Foros, Simeiz, Livadia and others. This is the most popular holiday destination in.
The climate of Yalta is similar to that of Mediterranean resorts: mild winters, sunny, hot summers; the number of cloudless sunny days per year is more than 250, which is the maximum for the entire territory of Russia; the mountains completely cover Yalta from cold winds from the land; The swimming season starts in May and lasts until October; The coldest month on the peninsula is February, but even then the temperature here remains above zero.
Whenever you plan your trip, you can always find accommodation in Yalta at this address: https://edem-v-gosti.ru/rus/gostinitsy-yalty/.
Main attractions
There are a lot of interesting places in Yalta and its surroundings: historical sights, natural beauty, and gorgeous beaches. In this article we will get acquainted with the most popular of them, which are definitely worth a visit. For your convenience, all places have a description, photo, address and prices.
The heart of Yalta is the Central Embankment, its length is about 1 kilometer. It is here that all tourists vacationing in Yalta invariably come for a walk..
This is one of the oldest streets in the city, this is where most of the monuments and simply interesting places are concentrated: a monument to Chekhov’s Lady with a Dog, a spreading plane tree named after Isadora Duncan and a lovers’ bench, an ancient lighthouse of the 19th century, by which ships are guided even today. The small cable car starts from the embankment.
There are piers from which boats and ships depart for boat trips and excursions, and the best cafes, restaurants and discos are located here. A leisurely evening walk along the embankment will remain in your memory for a long time.
If you are lucky enough to vacation in Yalta, be sure to visit the unspoken symbol of Crimea - Swallow's Nest - a small Gothic castle, located on a steep cliff 40 meters high on Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra. You can stand for a long time on the observation deck, from where you will see amazingly beautiful sea views. 
You can visit the museum located in the castle and see ancient works of painting, objects found during archaeological excavations, historical photographs (exhibitions are updated approximately once every 2 months). Don’t forget to take photos, they look incredibly beautiful here and will remind you of your wonderful vacation in Yalta for a long time.
Address: pos. Gaspra, Alupkinskoe highway, 9a. Opening hours during the tourist season: from 10-00 to 19-00, seven days a week. The cost of entrance tickets for adults is 200 rubles, for children 100 rubles. The Swallow's Nest observation deck is open to the public for free.
The Vorontsov Palace and its park complex were built for the famous figure of the Russian Empire, Count Vorontsov. The count loved luxury, so the palace turned out to be majestic and impressive.
The palace has an unusual appearance; according to the description, it resembles a medieval castle-fortress, intricately combines different architectural styles, and is surrounded by greenery. The nine state rooms of the palace have retained their original decoration.. The park has mini waterfalls, lakes, and unusual trees; there are more than 200 species of trees and shrubs from around the world.
Address: Alupka, Dvortsovoye Highway, 18. Opening hours: from 9-00 to 17-00, seven days a week. Entrance to the park is free, to the South Terrace, to the famous Vorontsov lions - entrance is paid. The cost of a single ticket, which gives the right to visit all expositions and exhibitions of the palace museum: 830 rubles.
While vacationing in Yalta, it is worth visiting the Livadia Palace; it will not leave you indifferent. The views of visitors are attracted by the snow-white residence of the Romanov dynasty, surrounded by numerous flower beds, fountains, and lawns. The palace offers amazing views of the sea.
Here you can take a break from the bustle of life and touch the secrets of history by walking along the paths along which Emperor Nicholas II and members of his family once walked while on vacation. Try to walk along the “royal path”, laid out specifically for Nicholas II’s walks among the Crimean pines. The length of the trail is 6.5 kilometers, and not everyone manages to complete it completely on the first try..
Address: pos. Livadia, st. Baturina, 44a. Ticket price is 400 rubles. Opening hours: from 10-00 to 17-30, Monday and Wednesday - days off.
Massandra Palace is a sophisticated and romantic, expressive and luxurious castle of the Russian Emperor Alexander III. It is decorated with balconies, terraces, open galleries, and winding staircases.
The intricate and cozy palace is surrounded by lemon, orange and olive trees and is a museum of the Romanov royal dynasty.
Address: Alupka, Dvortsovoye Highway, 18. Opening hours: from 9-00 to 17-00, closed on Mondays. The cost of a single ticket for all museum exhibitions: 550 rubles.
The Nikitsky Botanical Garden contains thousands of plant species, including rare flowers and trees that are difficult to see anywhere else.
The garden consists of upper and lower parks; palm trees, cedars, cypresses, figs, bamboo, lotuses and many other plants grow here; you can also buy home-produced products here: olive oil and a wide variety of honey.
Address: pos. Nikita. The park is open to visitors all year round, seven days a week, in summer from 8-00 to 19-00, in winter from 9-00 to 16-00.
Waterfall
Uchan-Su Waterfall is a natural landmark of Yalta, the largest waterfall on the peninsula. Its name translates as “flying water.” In terms of the height of the water fall, which approaches one hundred meters, this waterfall surpasses even the famous Niagara.
The waterfall is at its fullest during the period of snow melting and after prolonged rainfall.. Powerful streams of water fall from a height with a roar that can be heard for many kilometers around. We assure you that at this time there is something to see there.
Big cable car to Mount Ai-Petri. Mount Ai-Petri is one of the most popular places among tourists on the map of the Crimean Peninsula. 2980 meters of cable car connect the peak of Ai-Petri and Miskhor. In just 15 minutes you will rise to a height of 1153 meters, along the way you will be able to observe wonderful views of the Yalta Mountain Forest Reserve, and from the highest point of the mountain (1346 meters above sea level) a breathtaking panoramic view of the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula opens.
Address: pos. Koreiz, Alupkinskoe highway. Working hours: without breaks and days off, from 11-00 to 15-00 rise, from 11-00 to 16-00 descent. One-way fare: adults 400 rubles, children 250 rubles.
Traveling with children
Are you vacationing in Yalta with children and do you need children's entertainment? Yalta will offer them to you!
The Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale" always joyfully welcomes its little visitors and their parents. Currently, the zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals and birds, with a total of 1,500 inhabitants.
Domestic rabbits, goats and piglets live next to predatory lions, tigers, and leopards, beautiful swans swim in the pools, and peacocks walk importantly and completely fearlessly along the paths. Animals here can be petted and even fed; the zoo sells special food for this..
Address: Yalta, st. Kirova, 156. Opening hours: from 9-00 to 20-00, seven days a week. The cost of entrance tickets for adults is 500 rubles, for children 250 rubles.
Crocodile farm
Crocodile farm in Yalta - the Yalta crocodilarium, appeared in Yalta relatively recently, after the birth of 77 Nile crocodiles in the Alushta Aquarium.
Now the largest collection of reptiles in Russia is presented here; you can look at turtles, pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards and see a variety of species of crocodiles. The best conditions have been created here for the reproduction and growth of animal numbers. Needless to say, come and you will see everything for yourself.
Address: Yalta, st. Ignatenko, 1 (near the beginning of the central embankment of Yalta). Opening hours from 10-00 to 22-00. The price of an adult ticket is 600 rubles, for children a ticket will cost 400 rubles.
Glade of fairy tales
“Glade of Fairy Tales” is an open-air museum in Yalta. He will present to your attention figures of fairy-tale characters made of iron, stone and wood.. You will see Baba Yaga, Koshchei the Immortal, a countless number of princesses, mermaids and heroes. In this wonderful place, even adults plunge into a fairy tale and feel a little like children. 
Address: pos. Vinogradnoye, "Glade of Fairy Tales". Glade of Fairy Tales welcomes visitors every day from 9-00 to 17-30. The price of an adult ticket is 200 rubles, the price of a child ticket is 100 rubles.
The small cable car is located very close to the Embankment. In 12 minutes, colorful carriages will take you, past city landscapes, city streets and houses of local residents, to Darsan Hill. The climb is not high, only 120 meters, but children and big fans of panoramic views who want to see Yalta from above will find it interesting. Round-trip ticket price: adult 300 rubles, children 150 rubles. 
City in winter
Yalta is no less beautiful in winter than in summer. On sunny days, even in winter you can walk here without a jacket. And if you are lucky and it snows, you will have exclusive photos against the backdrop of palm trees, as if dressed in white hats. In winter, Ai-Petri turns into a ski resort: there are several ski slopes with drag lifts.
If you are a lover of excursions, the palaces and museums of the resort invite you to visit them.. You don’t have to jostle in crowded groups and stand in long lines; you can calmly examine and photograph everything that seems interesting to you.
In addition, people come to Yalta not only to relax, but also to receive treatment. This is due to the large number of sanatoriums located here. Resort specification: diseases of the lungs and upper respiratory tract, diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. And healing sea air is always available at this resort: in summer, winter and in the off-season.
Yalta is a special city. Here you can relax for every taste, for every budget.. The list of its advantages can be endless. Come to Yalta, and you will see: this is a city where you want to return and rediscover it every time. Every time there is sure to be something else to watch. 
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Yalta is a beautiful corner of Crimea, which attracts tourists with its welcoming sea and beautiful views of the mountain ranges. The name of Yalta has the ancient Greek root “Yalos”, which means “shore”. To get a better acquaintance with Yalta, it is worth visiting all or at least some of the attractions created by nature and human hands.
Palace of the Emir of Bukhara.
The architecture of the building is perhaps one of the most famous and exquisite buildings in Yalta. You can get to know the palace better while on the territory of the Yalta sanatorium. Emir of Bukhara built a palace, created a park and 4 buildings for servants in the period of time 1898-1903. The palace attracts tourists with its asymmetrical composition, represented by a large number of terraces, porticoes and belvederes. And the gaze constantly lingers on the openwork carving of the columns.
Church of St. John Chrysostom.
This one was erected in the very center of old Yalta on Polikurovsky Hill. Slender cypress trees rise around the temple. The temple was built according to the drawings of the famous Italian architect G.I. Toricelli. The basis of the structure was lime blocks in a pseudo-Gothic style; the walls of the temple were painted in ocher tones. The temple was decorated with five gilded domes. The three-tiered bell tower became a navigational landmark for the entire city. In 1941, the temple was destroyed; in 1994, the shrine was revived, and throughout the entire period of time, only the bell tower remained in its original form.
Livadia Palace
The palace was built according to Moneghetti's design. The creation of the structure was facilitated by the royal family, or rather Alexander II. Since the Yalta Conference in 1945, and to this day, the palace has served as a meeting place for heads of state. The building is surrounded by a beautiful park; the picturesque royal path will lead you to the foot of another beautiful castle, “Swallow’s Nest”.
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One of the most memorable places on the southern coast of Crimea. The picturesque panorama leaves an unforgettable impression on all visitors. The castle was created in the Gothic style according to the design of the famous sculptor Alexander Sherwood. The Swallow's Nest is the heritage of the Crimean people.
Wuchang-Su Waterfall
Yalta is rich not only in beautiful human creations, but also in picturesque corners of nature. One of these places. The highest waterfall in Crimea, the length of the falling stream is 99 meters. The waterfall is located on a deep river, which takes its source from the peaks of Ai-Petri. The discharged streams of water replenish the water supply of Yalta. In the summer, Wuchang-Su practically dries up, which gives us another one of the beautiful panoramas of the waterfall.
Lenin Embankment
One of the oldest streets in Yalta. and is filled with a series of attractions and places for cultural recreation. The architectural frame of the embankment is represented by slabs of polychrome, red granite and light gray porphyrite. Walking along the western part of the embankment, you will come across an amazing cafe, the appearance of which resembles an ancient Greek ship. Also from the embankment you can continue your journey around Yalta by cable car.
Ai-Petri plateau
For those who like to admire the beauty of nature, this is one of the most suitable places. You can admire the beauty of the Trekhglazka cave and walk along the Grand Canyon of Crimea. reaches 1,230 meters above sea level. During the warm Crimean winter, the plateau is a wonderful place for skiing and sledding.
Massandra Palace
Now it functions as a museum for visiting tourists and vacationers. Household items, built-in furniture and mirrors have been preserved in the palace. In some parts of the castles, the original design of the walls and vaults has been preserved. The palace is surrounded by a luxurious English-style park. On an area of 42 hectares there are many fruit and pine trees, and beautiful flowers bloom under their crowns along the paths.
Massandra Winery
This company is on your lips if you are a connoisseur of Crimean wines. The history of the winery begins with Prince Golitsyn, a talented winemaker. The collections of wines produced here take prizes at exhibitions every year.
Excursions are held on the territory of the winery where you will be introduced to the royal cellars, where there are galleries of collection wines, some of which have aged over 100 years. After a walk through the cellars of the winery, you will be able to taste different wines and purchase the ones you like.
Botanical Garden
Nikitsky is one of the most memorable trips among the green treasures of Crimea. Every year at flower exhibitions the most beautiful inflorescences of tulips, chrysanthemums, irises and many other beautiful, green creatures are presented.
Here is a short list of what you can see in Yalta on vacation. Even if you come for 1 day, you will find something to keep yourself busy and entertained while visiting the sights of Yalta.
Yalta is considered the recognized resort capital of Crimea. The city is located on the South Coast - the most picturesque place on the peninsula. It has the greatest number of sunny days a year, the most beautiful natural landscapes and the most healing air on the entire coast.
Big Yalta has the unique charm of the noble era of the 19th century. It is surrounded on all sides by palaces, classic mansions with columns are lined along the embankment, the city streets are buried in the unique pine aroma of cypress alleys.
During Soviet times, Yalta was the most prestigious resort in Crimea, and now the city is confidently regaining this title. Tourists will find well-maintained beaches and lively promenades, romantic summer terraces and modern comfortable hotels.
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What to see and where to go in Yalta?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walks. Photos and brief description.
A stylized “knightly” castle on the edge of the steep Avrorin cliff. It is a long-established symbol of Crimea, its advertising postcard and business card. The Swallow's Nest was built by order of Baron von Stegel at the beginning of the 20th century. He wanted his new home to be like German castles. But the events of the Revolution of 1917, as well as the earthquake of 1927, played a role - the castle was used for a long time for other purposes, and then stood abandoned. In 2015, the building received the status of a federal monument.
A palace made of white marble from the early 20th century, which served as the summer residence of the royal family. The building is surrounded by a landscape park, where the famous Tsar’s Path begins. The imperial residence was located here in the mid-19th century, but the building of the Livadia Palace appeared after the trip of Nicholas II to Italy. The king, inspired by Italian villas, wished to have something similar in his homeland.
A magnificent palace complex in the Moorish style, in perfect harmony with the surrounding area. “Dulber” means “beautiful” in Arabic. The palace belonged to Grand Duke Peter Romanov. It was built according to the design of the architect N. Krasnov, who also worked on the Livadia Palace and on the restoration project of the Bakhchisarai Palace. After the revolution, Dulber was used as a prison for members of the royal family.
The former Velikov estate of Prince Dmitry Romanov, the grandson of Emperor Nicholas I. The building was erected according to the design of the Tarasov brothers (one of the brothers at that time was listed as the architect of Yalta). As a private estate, Kichkine lasted only a few years; after 1917, the entire area was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. During Soviet times, a sanatorium was located on the territory of the palace.
One of the most beautiful palaces on the Southern Coast of Crimea, built in the style of European romanticism with Gothic elements. Until the second half of the 19th century, these lands and the estate belonged to the princely family of the Golitsyns; later ownership went to Countess Sofya Panina. She began to work closely on the reconstruction and expansion of the palace. After restoration, the estate was rented out as a summer house.
A palace in the French style of the Louis XIII era, which originally belonged to Count Vorontsov. But the Field Marshal General never lived to see the completion of construction. The building remained unfinished until Emperor Alexander III drew attention to it. By the will of the ruler, the palace was completed according to the original plan with minor additions made by the architect M. Messmacher.
Crimean residence of Prince F. Yusupov. The building was built at the beginning of the 20th century. After the nationalization of the property of aristocratic families in the 20s. this place became quite closed - the chief security officer Felix Dzerzhinsky and other representatives of the ruling elite of the USSR rested here. Following the collapse of the Union, the palace was taken over by the administration of the President of Ukraine, and after March 2014, by the administration of the Russian President.
It is located near the village of Alupka at the foot of the Ai-Petri peak. The palace served as the main residence of the Governor-General Count M. Vorontsov. The project was worked on by the English architect Blore, who had a hand in the construction of London's Buckingham Palace. Blore had never been to Crimea and worked on the plan remotely, but his creation fit very well into the Crimean landscape.
The main Orthodox church of Yalta, one of the main city attractions. It opened at the beginning of the 20th century and became a real decoration of the summer capital of the Russian Empire (as Yalta was called in those days). The cathedral is named after Prince Alexander Nevsky and dedicated to the memory of the murdered Emperor Alexander III. The inside of the temple is painted in the Byzantine style, the external facade is made in the traditional “Moscow” temple style of the 17th-18th centuries.
The temple stands on the edge of the steep Red Rock near the village of Foros. It was built in honor of the miraculous rescue of Alexander III and his family during a train crash. After the Bolsheviks came to power, the church was closed, and all more or less valuable property was removed from there. Until 1969, there was a restaurant on the premises. Over the next 30 years, the building was empty and destroyed, only in 1992 the Ukrainian government began to restore it.
The temple of the Armenian Church of the early 20th century, built according to the design of G. Ter-Mikelyan at the expense of the tycoon P. Ter-Ghukasyan. He managed to avoid the unrest of the post-revolutionary period, but still the facade suffered during the Second World War of 1941-1945. Despite the fact that churches throughout the country continued to be destroyed and closed, a complete reconstruction was carried out here. The temple was restored by 1988.
Historical monument of the 19th century on the Yalta embankment. Previously, the Hotel France was located here and the baths were part of it. Regular visitors to the baths were A. Chekhov, I. Bunin, F. Chaliapin. In front of the building is the sculptural group “Chekhov and the Lady with a Dog” from 2004. The modern monument dedicated to the writer fits very harmoniously into the overall ensemble of the Yalta embankment.
A.P. Chekhov lived in Yalta since 1898. He purchased a plot of land, and literally within a year a house was built for the writer, which was called “White”. Here he created many of his famous works. Among them are “The Cherry Orchard”, “Three Sisters”, “Lady with a Dog”. After the writer's death, the house was almost immediately open to the public. In 1927, the building was severely damaged by an earthquake.
A museum where cartoon and fairy tale characters “live”. The main part of the exhibition was created in the 70-80s. gg. XX century, but there are also modern characters. The territory is divided into several zones: fairy tales of Russia and Ukraine, Pushkin's glade, fairy tales of Europe and America, fairytale forest, Slavic settlement. It is best to come to this place with children - little tourists will be delighted with their favorite characters.
A private zoo that was founded in the 90s. XX century. Despite such a young age, he is very popular among guests of Crimea and its residents. Bears, lions, tigers and leopards, panthers, camels, ostriches, peacocks and other species of animals live here. A separate area called “Granny’s Yard” is home to domestic goats, sheep, pygmy pigs and ponies.
The place where the largest population of crocodiles is kept in Russia and Ukraine. The Crocodilarium arose due to the fact that in 2009 several dozen Nile crocodiles were born in the Alushta Zoo, and there was nowhere to put them. Then the idea arose to create a separate zoo for them. The Yalta Crocodilarium is home to several species of crocodiles: African, Cuban, Pacific crocodiles, as well as smooth-faced caimans.
The company was founded at the end of the 19th century by Prince Lev Golitsyn, who remained in history as the main Crimean winemaker. Massandra was the first Russian winery. Several hundred thousand bottles are stored in its cellars. The winery has its own vineyards and three factories where high-quality varieties of grape drink are produced. Dry, dessert, semi-sweet and strong wines are produced under the Massandra brand.
During the time of Greek rule in Crimea, on the top of Ai-Petri there was the monastery of St. Peter. This is where the name of the mountain comes from. Ai-Petri is the most picturesque and visited mountain in Crimea; a cable car about 3 km long leads from the village of Miskhor to the peak. It was launched in 1988. The cable car ride is a popular tourist attraction. During the high season, there are long queues of people wanting to climb Ai-Petri at the entrance.
The old Yalta cable car is about 600 meters long. The journey along it takes no more than 12 minutes. From the cabins of this cable car you can look at Yalta from above. At the final station there is an observation deck and a cafe. The path runs between narrow city streets, so it feels like you can reach some of the windows with your hand. The Yalta-Gorka cable car has been operating for several decades.
Landscape park of the mid-20th century. It occupies a very picturesque area on the coastal slopes of Yalta. The park houses hotels, former and existing sanatoriums, and a medical resort. The natural diversity of the park is about 100 species of trees and shrubs. Here you can stroll among cypress alleys and pine groves. Fragrant roses bloom on the lawns of the park until the first winter cold.
A developed coastal area with a length of about 1000 meters. There are restaurants, summer terraces, shops, attractions, and pleasure boats at the pier. As in any southern city, the embankment is the center and core of resort life. In the summer months, the traffic here does not stop for a minute - tourists stroll leisurely, music plays from the cafe, tour guides advertise their services and invite guests on boat trips.
The garden was founded at the beginning of the 19th century; it is one of the oldest scientific centers for flora research in Russia. A rich plant gene pool is stored and reproduced here - several thousand species of fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, herbs, and flowers. Such diversity was preserved as a result of the painstaking work of scientists of the Nikitin Botanical Garden over two centuries.
A 6.7 km long walking path running from the Livadia Palace to Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra. It is a wide path along the rocky coast among pine groves. There are several observation platforms along the trail, offering beautiful views of the Black Sea. The Tsar's Path was built at the very beginning of the 20th century. The imperial family used it for walks. Nicholas II often walked here, thinking about the fate of Russia.
From the Crimean Tatar language “Uchan-Su” is translated as “flying water”. The waterfall is located in the vicinity of Yalta. The height of the fall of water jets is about 100 meters. Wuchang-Su is a fairly powerful water stream that thunders with such force that it can be heard hundreds of meters around; all other sounds are drowned in the roar of the rapids. In the spring months, after the snow melts or after heavy rains, the waterfall gains its maximum strength.
The lighthouse was built in the 19th century on the site of a former signal tower. The structure has always played an important role for shipping, as it was a landmark for ships. The lighthouse still greets ships with signal lights, preventing them from colliding with each other or crashing on the concrete ledges of the embankment. Nowadays, the lighthouse tower is classified as a historical monument.
