Kerch: A virtual tour of the oldest city

Following Crimea's reunification with Russia, Kerch became a world-famous location. The newly built Crimean Bridge allows travellers to explore this ancient city, its heritage, military glory and the warm atmosphere of a seaside town.

Kerch on the eastern coast of Crimea faces the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

For almost 200 years, the bright light of the Yenikalsky Beacon has been guiding ships passing through the Kerch Strait

The Bosporan city of Panticapaeum, the predecessor of Kerch, was founded at the turn of the 6th century BC

The symbol of Kerch: A golden griffin holding a key to the city with its claws

Kerch, the third largest city on the peninsula and a Hero City

Military Glory Memorial on top of Mount Mithridat to commemorate those killed fighting against Nazi invaders

The Glory Obelisk on Mount Mithridat, one of Kerch’s most familiar landmarks today

The Glory Obelisk commemorative plaque bears the names of 146 Heroes of the Soviet Union who received the country’s highest awards for valour during the battles for Kerch

St John the Baptist Church, one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Crimea as well as in Russia

The Great Mithridates Staircase with 423 steps leading to the top of Mount Mithridat

The Kerch Embankment, a great place for a stroll

Yeni-Kale, an ancient fortress built in the 17th century to defend the eastern coast of the Crimean Peninsula

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Kerch on the eastern coast of Crimea faces the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

RIA Novosti, Sergey Malgavko

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For almost 200 years, the bright light of the Yenikalsky Beacon has been guiding ships passing through the Kerch Strait

Press Service of Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea

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The Bosporan city of Panticapaeum, the predecessor of Kerch, was founded at the turn of the 6th century BC

RIA Novosti, Sergey Malgavko

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The symbol of Kerch: A golden griffin holding a key to the city with its claws

RIA Novosti, Vladimir Trefilov

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Kerch, the third largest city on the peninsula and a Hero City

RIA Novosti, Aleksey Malgavko

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Military Glory Memorial on top of Mount Mithridat to commemorate those killed fighting against Nazi invaders

RIA Novosti, Alexey Malgavko

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The Glory Obelisk on Mount Mithridat, one of Kerch’s most familiar landmarks today

Press Service of Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea

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The Glory Obelisk commemorative plaque bears the names of 146 Heroes of the Soviet Union who received the country’s highest awards for valour during the battles for Kerch

RIA Novosti, Vladimir Trefilov

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St John the Baptist Church, one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Crimea as well as in Russia

RIA Novosti, Sergey Malgavko

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The Great Mithridates Staircase with 423 steps leading to the top of Mount Mithridat

Press Service of Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea

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The Kerch Embankment, a great place for a stroll

RIA Novosti, Vladimir Trefilov

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Gift to Kerch residents from the builders of the Crimean Bridge: A bench bearing the project’s official logo