BakhchisaraiGuide to Crimea: what to see in Bakhchisaray in one dayBakhchisaray is a town of a real oriental fairy tale and mysterious antiquity. It combines natural, architectural and historical sights that amaze with their beauty and originality. There are objects that are not found anywhere else in the world, so be sure to plan a trip to Bakhchisaray during your vacation in Crimea.
BakhchisaraiTouch the Stars: what will Crimean observatory surprise tourists withThe Crimean Astrophysical Observatory was founded on June 30, 1945. Every year, thousands of the starlit night's fans come there for romance and a bright palette of unforgettable experiences. What this outstanding and atmospheric place now offers guests was disclosed by the Crimean Travel Portal.
What to doTo find places resembling Monaco, Maldives and Turkey in Crimea: TOP-7 best places to relax in summerCrimean peninsula is sometimes called a world in miniature. The beauty of the whole world is reflected there. To some extent it resembles Monaco and USA, Cappadocia and even the Maldives with its white sand. And it is not at all necessary to travel thousands of kilometers to other countries to see all this beauty.
NatureShaytan Koba CaveIt is near the village of Skalistoyeh in the Bakhchisaray District, at the foot of a cliff, near the river Bodrak. The floor space of the grotto is 28 square meters, depth is about 4 meters, height is 2 meters.
BeachesHotel Mar Le Mar BeachThe comfortable two-level beach of the Mar Le Mar Hotel is in the village of Peshchanoyeh, Bakhchisaray district, on the shore of the Kalamitskiy Gulf. The first level is with pebbles, and the second level is a climate pavilion with soft sand. Its total capacity is 300 people.
BakhchisaraiBakhchisarai: Crimea’s eastern capitalThe ancient city of Bakhchisarai is the former capital of the Crimean Khanate and the most colourful city in the Crimean Peninsula, once praised by Alexander Pushkin.
PhotosThe whole color of BakhchisaraiYou don’t need a time machine to get immersed in the Crimean Tatar atmosphere of the 16th century – just plan a trip to Bakhchisarai and visit the Khan’s Palace.
History and cultureCrimean Astrophysical ObservatoryThe observatory was founded in 1945 at the existing Simeiz branch of the Pulkovo Observatory.
History and cultureTepe-Kermen Cave CityThis Byzantine fortress is located on the plateau of Mount Tepe-Kermen (544 m). It is translated as "a fortress on a mountain."
History and cultureSyuirenskaya FortressThis medieval fortress is located near the Chelter-Koba cave monastery. It is a cultural landmark of federal significance.
NatureKachi-KalyonKachi-Kalyon is a complex of rocks with natural and man-made caves. One of the oldest cave towns and churches on the Crimean Peninsula.
History and cultureThe Beaded Church of St Anastasia the Deliverer from BondsA small secluded mountain church dedicated to the Holy Martyr Anastasia of Sirmium, it is officially part of the Bakhchisarai Holy Assumption Monastery.
History and cultureAlimova BalkaAlimova Balka is a creek on the southern slope of the Kachi valley, opposite the Kachi-Kalyon Monastery. It bears the name of a legendary Tatar robber of the 19th century, Alim, described as the local Robin Hood.
History and cultureCave Holy Dormition MonasteryThe monastery, presumably founded in the 6th century, is located in Mariam-Dere (Maria gorge) near Bakhchisarai. In addition to the monastery complex, the grounds house a cemetery for soldiers killed during the Crimean War of 1853-1856, and a burial place for the Great Patriotic War heroes.
History and cultureChufut-Kale cave city-fortressThe cave fortress of Chufut-Kale is located 2.8 km from Bakhchisarai, at an altitude of 600 m above sea level. Almost the entire city is carved into the rock.
History and cultureCrimea in Miniature park in BakhchisaraiCrimea in Miniature Sitting in the Palm of Your Hand” is the third and largest miniature park on the peninsula, where all the historical, cultural and architectural sights of Crimea are recreated on a scale of 1:25.
History and cultureMangup-Kale cave cityMangup-Kale was the capital of the independent principality of Theodoro.
History and cultureIsmail Gasprinsky MonumentThe Monument to Ismail Gasprinsky (1851-1914), a Crimean Tatar scholar and educator, the publisher of the Terdzhiman newspaper, a public and political figure.
History and cultureCrimean Karaite Balta-Tiymez cemeteryAn ancient Karaite cemetery at the foot of Chufut-Kale. The name translates as "The axe shall not touch" and has to do with the rock oaks growing here, especially revered by the Karaites.
