LongreadsThe Golden Ring of the Bosporus Kingdom: all about a unique projectDiscover the South of Russia for yourself from a new side thanks to the Golden Ring of the Bosporus Kingdom tourist route. It was laid in places where the ancient kingdom’s heritage has been preserved: in the towns of Crimea, Krasnodar and Rostov Regions.
Tourist routesThe Sun Trail: A path where tsars walkedThe Sun Trail, also known as the Tsar’s Trail, has several paths which run to other attractions in Greater Yalta, for example, down to the foot of The Swallow’s Nest or up to the newly-built Archistratigus Michael Chapel.
Spa and wellnessThe Golitsyn Trail: The wonders of Novy SvetThe most spectacular part of the Golitsyn Trail is the initial stretch. Stonemasons cut a horizontal trail into the rock above the sea. If you look down, you see a precipice into the sea, and if you look up, you see a precipice into the sky.
NatureTsar’s TrailThis trail is also known as Solnechnaya or Gorizontalnaya Tropa. It is a popular tourist hiking trail leading from the Livadia Health Resort to Gaspra.
NatureSun TempleThis natural landmark is located on Ilyas-Kaya Mountain 4 km to the northwest of the village of Foros.
InfographicsThe Bosporan Kingdom Golden Ring: The wonders of southern RussiaThis travel itinerary covering the territory of the ancient kingdom was developed by the Russian Geographical Society and the participating regions. The route includes Sevastopol and ten cities and towns in the Republic of Crimea, the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region.
