The famous resort of the southern Crimean coast in the picturesque valley of mountain rivers – Alushta, attracts many tourists with sights and entertainment every year. This seaside town has a pleasant climate, which ensures the movement of air currents on mountain passes, which significantly soften the hot summer days. The cleanest sea, gentle sun rays and comfortable beaches will make an unforgettable stay at this resort.
Rotunda with the inscription “Alushta resort” in Alushta Vahe Martirosyan
Beach holidays are not the only leisure option in the town. There are sights on the map of Alushta that are impossible not to visit. The resort has many unique and favorite places for tourists, and the comfortable location of the town makes excursions in Alushta very accessible to everyone. The numerous sights of Alushta will allow you to take photos from unusual angles, as well as familiarize yourself with the most interesting historical facts of this resort.
Historical sights: what to see in Alushta?
Going on a city tour, you should definitely visit the historical center and look at the ruined fortress of ancient times Aluston. Only the huge Ashaga-Kule tower has been preserved to our time. Its height reaches 16 m and its diameter is 8 m. It was created to close the defending southern line. This is the oldest landmark of the Crimea and Alushta, as well as a state-level monument.
Layout of the Funa Butko Fortress
When thinking about exactly where to visit the city, be sure to include an open-air Museum or the “Funa Fortress” of the 14th century in the program of excursions. Previously, the Feodoro fortress, built during the Middle Ages, was located in this area. It collapsed due to the earthquake, but it resisted:
- samples of ancient masonry; loophole; plates with coats of arms; symbols of Byzantium.
This most interesting attraction will certainly be of interest to all connoisseurs of archaeological finds. There are also unusual places at the resort, one of which is the church of All Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratilat. The structure of the cathedral has unique features – it was built in the style of English rural churches with some Gothic details. The building began to decorate the city, as it stands out favorably from the mass of buildings:
- high bell tower with three tiers; lancet window openings; stained glass colored glass.
The Church in the name of All Crimean Saints and Theodore Stratelate Ekaterina Borisova
The interior used to include twenty festive icons, as well as an iconostasis made of linden. The building, which was significantly damaged during the revolutionary and military actions, has been restored and consecrated today.
A tour of the sights of Alushta should definitely include a visit to a beautiful two-storey mansion, which is decorated with an elegant snow-white colonnade. It is located on the embankment and is surrounded by a picturesque park area. The building was built at the end of the 19th century and was intended for the famous gold miner and philanthropist N.D. Staheev. Elements of modernity and European classics were used in the architectural design of the building. The landscaped park area surrounding the mansion was perfectly integrated into the surroundings, which contributed to the preservation of the century-old plane trees growing here. An interesting feature of the estate is the absence of a fence covering it from the embankment, so everyone strolled along the park alleys of extraordinary beauty.
The city of Alushta is also rich in museum attractions. When planning a vacation at this resort, do not forget to visit the Alushta Museum of Local Lore. Its extensive exposition consists of over 6,500 exhibits telling about all periods of the history of the town and the Crimean peninsula. This institution carries out active scientific and educational work through the systematic organization of exhibitions and lectures on a variety of topics.
The Alushta Museum of Nature offers a fascinating journey into the animal and plant world of Crimea. Numerous exhibits are displayed in its halls:
- patterns of evolution; rare and endangered species of flora; animal models.
This museum will be interesting for children. They will be able to get acquainted with the fascinating natural diversity of the Crimea.
When considering what to see in Alushta from the sights, choose the House-Museum of Beketov, who is a famous scientist and architect. The building is decorated with an openwork veranda, and an exhibition of personal belongings, photographs and paintings belonging to the great talent is organized in the halls.
Of the most popular places where you can relax with your family at the resort, guides in Alushta suggest visiting:
- Miniature Park – all the most important Crimean cultural, historical and administrative attractions are presented here on a scale of 1:25. There is also a children’s corner where kids can play and take photos with their favorite cartoon characters;
Miniature Park – entertainment for children by Andrey Belenko
Official website: https://park-miniatur.ru
- Alushta Aquarium – in four halls you can see over 250 species of fish living in marine and fresh waters around the world. There are also crocodiles, turtles and crabs. In addition, there is an exhibition hall representing many varieties of corals and shells;
Official website: https://alushta-aqua.ru
- The dolphinarium “Nemo” is located not in the town, but in its surroundings – Partenite. In addition to the show, it is offered to pay extra for a swimming session with dolphins or dolphin therapy;
Show performance at the dolphinarium
Official website: https://nemo-alushta.com
- The Almond Grove Water Park is the best attraction and entertainment in Alushta and Crimea. Because there are all conditions for relaxing in comfort: six modern swimming pools, four launching platforms, numerous water slides, as well as many waterfalls, fountains and Jacuzzis. This water park is distinguished by the features of a developed infrastructure, a beautiful landscape design that combines artificially created rocks and a reservoir.
Official website: https://aquaparkhotel.ru/
In order to travel to the sea not only to relax on the beach, but also to learn a lot of interesting things, it is worth seeing the sights of Alushta in advance with a photo and description. After that, make a comfortable route for yourself.
Natural attractions in the city of Alushta
You will see many magnificent man-made monuments at the resort and in the areas closest to it. Of the most famous such places, the largest waterfall on the peninsula, Djur-Djur, stands out. It got its unusual name because of the sound of water. The Ulu-Uzen river, falling in the widest streams from fifteen meters high, rushes down through dense natural forests to the Haphal gorge with tremendous speed. Going up the river, you can admire two more waterfall cascades, the height of which reaches up to thirty and sixty meters. Not far from here is the Dzhur-Dzhur karst cave, its length is seven hundred and fifty meters. These are all the famous sights of Alushta and the surrounding area.
Djur-Djur waterfall in the Konstantin Khaphala Nature Reserve
The waterfalls and gorge of extraordinary beauty are part of the Haphali Nature Reserve, where it is possible to look at many oaks, beeches and large walnuts. Picturesque glades will delight with a variety of bushes and blooms.
The most interesting and unique natural places of the resort are “Stone Mushrooms”, located in the valley of the Sotera River. Against the background of this landmark of the Crimea and Alushta, the photos will turn out to be truly unusual and original, since this area is decorated with boulders, the shape of which is similar to mushrooms. Moreover, such rocky formations are still being formed today under the influence of natural phenomena.
Summer cafe by the sea in Alushta Roma Neus
Looking through the map of the city of Alushta with sights, you will see how many different places for cultural recreation and entertainment there are, so neither adults nor children will be bored at this resort. There are a huge number of memorable places here, which means that taking air baths under the gentle rays of the sun on the beach can easily be combined with educational walks and excursions.
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