There are many options for maps of Crimea. This section presents how topographical so and tourist maps of Crimea. This section presents detailed map of Crimea for motorists.
Speaking of features maps of Crimea, you involuntarily recall the analogy about the peninsula as a world in miniature. In fact, the map of Crimea is also a kind of miniature reflection of everything that is on the peninsula. For a person going on vacation to Crimea, a map is a very useful thing. And it doesn’t matter how you arrive in this blessed land. But if you are driving, then you simply cannot do without a map. Actually, for those traveling by any type of personal transport, and for those who prefer hiking, the card will also not be superfluous.
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The most detailed tourist map of Crimea with all the attractions.
It reflects all the originality of the nature of the Crimean peninsula. All the variety of natural gifts, contained in a relatively small area, will appear to the eyes of tourists. All that remains is to choose:
- grottos and caves
- waterfalls and gorges
- monasteries and fortresses
- museums, palaces and gardens
Everything that Crimea is rich in is available for visiting. Crimea generously gives everyone the perfect holiday.
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General tourist map of Crimea with attractions: 
Detailed map of Crimea for motorists: 
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Crimea is a real pearl of the Black Sea. This unique peninsula has attracted people since ancient times; there are traces of ancient and medieval civilizations here. Crimea managed to be a rich Greek colony, a harbor for Italian merchants, and an outpost of the Ottoman Empire before becoming a vacation spot for the rulers of the Russian Empire. During Soviet times, the peninsula was the main beach of a huge country.
First of all, a vacation in Crimea means relaxing on the beaches of the picturesque South Coast and the famous healing resorts of the West Bank. In between sunbathing, tourists go to explore numerous attractions: ancient cave cities on high plateaus, magnificent imperial palaces in Livadia and Massandra, famous Sevastopol and the old Khan's Bakhchisarai.
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A famous architectural monument of the southern coast of Crimea, one of the most famous attractions of the peninsula. In the 19th century here was the private residence of a retired general; later the land passed into the hands of the German Baron Steingel, under whom a palace in the neo-Gothic style was built in 1911. After the end of the Civil War, Swallow's Nest fell into disrepair and only in the 1960s. recovery has begun.
Palace complex with a landscape park in the village of Livadia. The first buildings appeared here at the beginning of the 19th century. After 1861, the Livadia Palace was sold to the royal family and began to be used as a summer house. The white stone building that has survived to this day was built at the beginning of the 20th century. During the Second World War, the entire territory of the park was destroyed, the palace lay in ruins. It was restored before the start of the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
Museum-reserve at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri in the village of Alupka. The complex was built in the first half of the 19th century for Count Mikhail Vorontsov according to the design of the English architect Edward Blore (he took part in the construction of Walter Scott's Scottish castle and Buckingham Palace). The western part of the building is made in the English Tudor style, the southern facade is an example of Moorish architecture.
Another Crimean palace of the late 19th century not far from Yalta. Originally belonged to the Vorontsov family, but then was purchased for the imperial dynasty. The castle was built with elements of the style of the times of the French king Louis XIII; the construction work was led by the architect M. Messmacher. During the Soviet years, the palace was used as a summer house for top officials of the state; now there is a museum on the territory.
The former residence of the Crimean khans, built in the 16th century. The main architectural idea of the complex is to convey the Crimean Tatars’ idea of heaven on earth. Several generations of rulers of the Girey Khan dynasty lived here, each trying to expand and complement the palace complex. In the XVIII–XIX centuries. the palace burned, was rebuilt, repaired and almost lost its original appearance. Only in the 20th century was it possible to restore the original interiors.
One of the mountain peaks of the southern coast of Crimea. Belongs to the Yalta Mountain Forest Reserve. Previously, the Greek monastery of St. Peter was located here. A cable car runs through the mountain for almost 3 km. in length, which is recognized as one of the longest in Europe. While climbing to the top in a cabin, the tourist gets the opportunity to admire the picturesque views from a bird's eye view.
A natural and archaeological monument of Crimea, located in the valley of the river. Biyuk-Karasu. The rock is a massif composed of white limestone rocks. At the foot of Ak-Kai, sites of primitive man, the remains of tools and fossilized bones were found. Ancient Scythian mounds were excavated at the top. An 800-year-old oak tree grows next to the rock. It is believed that under this tree Suvorov negotiated with a representative of the Turkish Sultan.
A historical, archaeological and natural monument of the peninsula, where the remains of a fortified settlement from the 8th-15th centuries have been preserved. One of the legends says that the mountain is a petrified huge bear that wandered around the valley, destroyed everything around and calmed down on the shore at the behest of the sea god. The reserve is home to more than a dozen species of rare animals listed in the Red Book.
Karst cave near the village of Mramornoe. The age of formation is several million years. Until now, the cave continues to expand, as the processes of formation of the young Crimean Mountains continue. The cave has several large halls, through which excursion routes are laid about 1.5 km long. Here you can admire the rarest types of crystals and stalactites.
A fortified city located on a high mountain plateau near Bakhchisarai. The road to the cave city passes through the territory of the rocky Holy Assumption Monastery. It is believed that Chufut-Kale appeared in the 5th-6th centuries. as a fortification on the outskirts of Byzantine possessions. In the XIII-XIV centuries. the city became the center of a small principality - a vassal of the Crimean Khanate, where representatives of the Karaite people began to settle. In the 19th century, the last inhabitants left Chufut-Kale.
An ancient Greek city founded in the 5th century BC. Subsequently it became a large and rich center of the entire Greek colony on the peninsula. From the 2nd century BC. was dependent on the ancient Bosporan kingdom, and later became a vassal of Rome. Chersonesus is also one of the cradles of Christianity - the first followers of Christ settled here in the 1st century. In the 10th century, Prince Vladimir of Kievan Rus was baptized in Chersonesos.
Three fortified forts of Genoese sailors, located in Balaklava, Sudak and Feodosia. In the Middle Ages, they were Black Sea outposts of the powerful Genoa and were used for defense from the sea. According to an agreement with the Tatars in the 14th century, the Genoese annexed the territory from modern Feodosia to Foros to their possessions. The region was called Genoese Gazaria. In the 15th century, the fortresses passed into the hands of the Ottoman Empire.
Another name for the temple is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. It was built at the end of the 19th century on a cliff rising 400 meters above sea level. Alexander III gave the order to build a temple in memory of the train crash, in which the entire family of the emperor almost died. A few years after the victory of the 1917 Revolution, a restaurant was placed in the building, which existed until the early 70s. In the 90s The temple was restored with funds from the Ukrainian government.
An active monastery, presumably founded in the 8th century AD. fugitive Byzantine monks. The monastery existed for many centuries; during the Ottoman rule, even the Crimean Khan came here to pay homage to local shrines. After the establishment of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, and the 1927 earthquake destroyed the buildings. Revivals and restorations began only in 1993.
The monument in the waters of the sea on the embankment of Sevastopol is considered a symbol of the city. It was erected in honor of the events of the mid-19th century, when Russian ships were deliberately scuttled in Sevastopol Bay in order to block the path of the Anglo-French fleet. To avoid a battle (since the enemy fleet was more powerful and better armed), Prince Menshikov decided to sink the ships, but not allow enemy troops to approach the city.
A historical monument dedicated to the events of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. This is a monumental panorama of the defense of Sevastopol by the master of battle painting Franz Alekseevich Roubaud, located in a round-shaped building. Work on the canvas began in 1901. F. Roubaud created his masterpiece with the help of students from the Bavarian Academy of Arts and several German painters.
Formerly a secret military facility in Balaklava, a former underground submarine base. During the USSR it was one of the most secret in the USSR. For many years, Balaklava Bay was not marked on maps. After the fall of the USSR, the facility was neglected and looted, only in 2004 the Ukrainian government organized a museum of the history of the submarine fleet there. After Crimea comes under Russian jurisdiction, the Russian authorities plan to establish a new base there.
A small bay with intricately rugged and picturesque shores, where, according to Homer’s Odyssey, the legendary navigator visited. On the shores of the bay stands one of the Genoese fortresses. It is believed that the first settlements arose here in the 8th-6th centuries. BC. During the Crimean War, the bay was the site of a British base; during Soviet times, it was a secret submarine station.
A landscape landmark of the Crimean Peninsula, a state reserve since 1974. The canyon is a wide crack in the rock formed during the formation of the Crimean Mountains. There are several cliff capes along the crevice, and the river flows along the bottom. Auzun-Uzen. There are several tourist routes with observation platforms along the bottom of the canyon and in the surrounding area.
A cluster of rocks on the western slope of the Southern ridge of the Demerdzhi mountain range. There are more than 100 rock blocks of different sizes scattered throughout the valley, the largest reaching 25 meters in height. At dawn and during sunset, the stones cast bizarre shadows that move and intertwine with each other. That is why the place received the poetic name “Valley of Ghosts”.
Natural area 15 km. from Sevastopol with an expressive landscape, a 10-kilometer coastline and a unique flora. On the cape there is the St. George's Monastery and Jasper Beach, connected by a staircase of several hundred steps. Cape Fiolent is considered the best place for diving, as there is almost one hundred percent visibility and there are no ships moored here.
A three-kilometer trail in the village of Novy Svet, created by the Golitsyn princes especially for the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II. Now it is a popular tourist route. The trail begins at Mount Orel, goes along the coast past Mount Khoba-Kai to the through Golitsyn grotto. Along the route, observation platforms are equipped in the most beautiful places, with fragrant pine trees growing all around.
It is considered the largest and most powerful Crimean waterfall. Jets of water fall from a height of 15 meters, the maximum size of the riverbed is 5 meters wide. It remains full of water even during the long dry season. Sometimes stones fall into the heights along with the water. The waterfall is located in a mountain-forested protected area; the water temperature, even in hot summer, does not exceed 10 °C.
Located approximately 10 km from Yalta. The garden covers an area of several tens of hectares; scientific activities are conducted on its territory and research institutions are located. It appeared at the beginning of the 19th century with the assistance of Count Vorontsov and the botanist F. Biberstein. The first director was the famous naturalist H. Steven, who over 12 years of work collected and adapted about 500 plant specimens to local conditions.
Crimean wines are several well-known brands that produce various varieties of grape drink. The most famous of them: “Massandra”, “Sunny Valley”, “Inkerman”, “New World”, “Koktebel”. The New World brand is famous for its excellent champagne (the brut variety is especially good), Massandra is famous for the specific taste of its wines, and Inkerman produces a good red wine under the same name.
Generally tourist map of Crimea will allow the vacationer to easily understand the geographical features of the Crimean Peninsula, understand the location of cities and towns and therefore plan their own vacation well.
On the Eastern and Southern coasts of the peninsula are the cities of Kerch, Feodosia, Sudak, Koktebel, Novy Svet, Alushta, Yalta, and other smaller settlements (Partnenit, Miskhor, Gaspra, Simeiz).
On the Western Bank of Crimea are the hero city of Sevastopol and. The villages of Lyubimovka, Kacha, Zaozernoye, Popovka, Mirny. Holidays here are cheaper than on the South Coast, and, surprisingly, the number of vacationers is much smaller.
Map of Crimea with attractions
In the central part, the ancient khan's capital, Bakhchisarai, attracts attention (read about it, sung by Pushkin). And also the largest populated area of the republic, Simferopol. Almost half of the tourists planning to relax on the peninsula arrive at the local airport.
These cities, like the ones listed above, can be easily found on a detailed map of Crimea. And, of course, visit - if possible!
Don't forget about the local mountains. They are one of the main reasons why people flock here with rare persistence. Sheer cliffs and gloomy gorges, spacious, windswept mountain plateaus, mysterious cave monasteries.
Yalta yayla and the legendary, Chatyr-Dag and Demerdzhi. Amazing table rock massifs near Bakhchisarai and Sevastopol. They allow you to test yourself and enjoy stunningly beautiful views.
Yes, the local mountains are not the Caucasus or the Alps in height. But their beauty, wonderful nature and bizarre rocky reliefs have long become reference points.
A lot of hiking and horse trails, various excursions in the mountains and karst caves, such as Mramornaya or Krasnaya, will diversify your beach holiday.
Those tourists who intend to chart their own route and need details (roads, passes, villages, streets) are shown a convenient interactive map of Crimea from Yandex.
On it you can bring the desired object closer or, conversely, move it away in order to see the “picture” as a whole. And also build a travel route. Agree, such a tool is literally indispensable for!
It is impossible to even describe all the sights of Crimea, because there are a lot of them and they are indicated on the map of the sights of Crimea. Many books, interesting studies and tempting excursions can be written on their topics. Even those who visit Crimea more often than at home admit that they have never fully learned Crimea.
Different cities on the peninsula have different tourist attractions. For example, in Yalta you can find various museums, beautiful ancient temples, palaces. You can also visit the Yalta Nature Reserve, where there are very beautiful mountain forest landscapes. Also, it is in the vicinity of Yalta that the famous castle “Swallow’s Nest” is located.
In the city of Sevastopol, despite its long military history, there is a large number of military architectural objects and monuments: the Missile Complex, the Museum of the Liberation of Sevastopol, the monument to Nakhimov. Also, it is in Sevastopol that the ruins of the city of Chersonesos are located.
I propose to start your own “trip” to the sights of Crimea from the most famous peak of Ai-Petri. The unforgettable landscapes that unfold as you climb the mountain will forever remain in your heart. The name of the mountain is translated from Greek as “St. Peter”.
The next attraction of Crimea is the Dzhur-Dzhur waterfall, which can be found on the map. It is located in the vicinity of the city of Alushta. This is one of the most powerful and picturesque waterfalls in Crimea.
The Palace of the Emir of Bukhara is the most original palace in Yalta. It was built according to the design of the architect Tarasov for the Emir of Bukhara. At the moment, the palace houses the Oriental Museum of Yalta.
In general, the culture and beauty of Crimea is indescribable. Even the most beautiful words will not be able to convey all the beauty of the Crimean Peninsula, where cultures of different peoples and different eras merge.
