List of attractions Kerch in Crimea

It is scientifically proven that Kerch is the most ancient city on the territory of the Russian Federation. The history of the city has 26 centuries. In this regard, and even despite the fact that Kerch is not officially recognized as a resort, thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the cozy beaches, warm sea, beautiful landscapes, as well as get a closer look at the history of our country. Kerch has a great advantage in relation to other Crimean cities and in relation to the fact that it is the easternmost city of the peninsula. And this means that it is the quickest and easiest way to get to this town (especially if you are traveling by your own transport or by car through the Crimean Bridge).

Generally speaking, Kerch is a rather small provincial town. Its population is only 150,000 people. Nevertheless, there is everything you need for a full life and rest. Many tourists who have visited this city at least once refuse to exchange it for resort Yalta or other cities of the southern coast of Crimea. Kerch is a real fount of sights and interesting places. The main task of every tourist is to have time to inspect them all. Today in our material we offer to familiarize you with the most popular places of Kerch.

Panticapaeum is an ancient Greek city, which was founded in the VII century BC. It is believed that at the peak of its heyday, the city was located on 100 hectares. The remains of an ancient settlement are located in the center of Kerch - on the top of Mithridates mountain. It should be noted that quite a few visible parts of Panticapaeum have survived to this day. However, during its operation, it was quite majestic and respected. Thus, Panticapaeum was surrounded by a system of stone fortifications, which in their power were superior to the Athenian ones. In general, Apollo was considered the patron saint of the city. In honor of this god, an acropolis was erected on the territory of Panticapaeum. In addition, the settlement included a necropolis, which includes a whole network of mounds.

This landmark of Kerch is located on the central bus station of the city, so you just can not miss it. Funerary construction dated IV century BC. In itself, the name comes from the name of the river, which flows nearby. "Melek-Chesme" in translation from the Crimean Tatar means "the source of the angel." Traditionally, this object, which is essentially a burial structure, consists of 2 parts: the long corridor - the dromos and the burial chamber. This object is under the jurisdiction of the Kerch Historical and Cultural Reserve.

Kerch is rich in sights that belong to the ancient period of the existence and functioning of the peninsula. One of these is the city of Mirmeki, which was founded in the 6th century BC. In ancient times, the population of Mirmekia lived in dugouts by the sea. It is impossible not to note the fact that the history of the city is quite tragic: he often experienced fires and other emergencies, which was why it was destroyed.

Tiritaka is another ancient Greek settlement, which was created in the 6th century BC on the territory of the Kerch Peninsula. Tiritaka was part of the Kingdom of the Bosporus. The city has a rather long and interesting history. This fact attracted a huge number of scientists and archaeologists from around the world to the excavations of the ancient city. The ancient Greek settlement is located in the city district Arshintsevo. You should get to the “ZhRK” public transport stop and go beyond the technological technical school.

This Orthodox Church is located in the very center of Kerch on Lenin Square. Religious sources link the existence of this temple with two holy apostles: Andrew the First-Called and Simon the Cananite. The Church of John the Baptist consists of 2 parts: one of them is a truly ancient building of the 6th century, and the other was built in the 19th century. In fact, this temple is a monument to the Byzantine architectural art of the reign of Justinian.

Mount Mithridates, located in the heart of the city of Kerch, is a hill with a height of 90 meters. This place is named after the famous Pontic king. At the top of Mithridates is the Obelisk of Glory., which was installed in honor of the soldiers and heroes who conquered the city during the Great Patriotic War. In order to climb to the top of the mountain, it is necessary to overcome the large Mithridate stairs. It should be noted that this landmark is not a "frozen" historical monument. Every year there are a variety of memorable rallies, as well as events dedicated to the memory of those killed during the Second World War.

However, people come to Crimea and, in particular, to Kerch not only to see the sights and go on excursions. An integral part of the summer holidays on the peninsula is visiting the beaches. A detailed description of the popular beaches of Kerch will take a look below.

City beach, which is located almost on the outskirts of the city, is one of the most equipped. So, here you will find all the benefits of civilization, necessary for a full and comfortable rest: umbrellas, sun beds, attractions, shops and cafes. Rest on the city beach will appeal to both adults and children. The first will be able to enjoy the warm sunshine to the sound of the surf, while the latter will happily jump on the trampolines or ride the rides. If you move a little away from the central part of the beach, then you can enjoy a more calm and almost wild rest. After all, in the territory of the Kerch town house you can find places that will not be filled with tourists.

This beach is located in the area of ​​the “Pioneers Palace” stop. Generally speaking, this place is not intended for swimming. That is why the locals organized here a so-called picnic area. So, on the territory of "Turtle" you can find barbecues and benches, as well as a playground. This zone becomes crowded as early as mid-April and becomes empty only by October.

As the name suggests, this beach is located in the Arshintsevo microdistrict. It is not as equipped as the central city beach, but it also has its advantages. So, on the territory of arshintsevsky beach you will find barbecues. In addition, it is not as crowded as the city. Residents of the district of Arshintsevo prefer to visit this particular recreation area, because in order to get to the city beach, you must use public transport services, which is not always comfortable in hot summer weather.

In addition to the main attractions of the city, which were described above, in the vicinity of Kerch there are also several interesting places that deserve your attention. Consider them in more detail.

At its core, the Tsarsky Kurgan is a monument of ancient architecture. It is the tomb of one of the rulers of the ancient Bosporan kingdom that existed on the territory of the modern Crimea. This landmark is located in the village Adzhimushkay near Kerch, you can go to it by car or bus. The mound of this mound is about 17 meters high, and under it you can find a corridor 36 meters long and an immediate burial chamber. Interesting fact. The royal mound - a landmark, which is known throughout the world. For example, this object is depicted in a picture called “The Tomb of Mithridates” by the famous Swiss artist Carlo Bossoli.

In the vicinity of Kerch you can see the fortification - the Enikale fortress. Translated from the Crimean Tatar language, this name means the phrase “new fortress”. The construction was built at the beginning of the XVIII century on the initiative of the Turks, who sought to establish their supremacy over the Black and Azov seas. In the years of its existence, the fortress was a fairly powerful and large-scale structure, but to this day, unfortunately, only particles of its former grandeur have remained. Nevertheless, the Enikale fortress is still a rather important cultural and historical site of Kerch, which attracts tourists and vacationers.

Chokrak is a salt mud lake located in the vicinity of the hero-city Kerch. Translated from the Crimean Tatar name of the object means "spring". In fact, Chokrak is one of the most famous and visited attractions of the Kerch Peninsula, as it is believed that the mud of this lake has healing properties and can have a positive effect on the human body.

This building is a silent witness of the bullying of the German fascist invaders over the Soviet people. It should be immediately noted that visiting this attraction is not for the faint of heart. Thus, you can come to Kerch not only in summer to visit the beach. Also, the city can be visited in the winter. At any time of the year you will find yourself a decent entertainment.

Often families come to the city of Kerch for holidays. In this case, it is important to find such entertainment, which will be in spirit not only to you, but also will interest your kid. So, first you should walk along the quay of Kerch, located in the most central part of the city. From here you can see beautiful views of the sea surface and the Crimean bridge. At the same time, there is a large number of entertainment that children will enjoy: an amusement park, game rooms and much more.Strolling along the embankment, go to Lenin Square. The central streets of Kerch are quite cozy and seem to be specially designed for evening walks, here you can often find street musicians.

In addition, you can go independently to the museums of the city. Children will be interested in YugNIRO - a museum in which marine inhabitants are gathered. Here you will see the most mysterious fish and aquatic mammals. This attraction is located not far from the city embankment at the “Museum” public transport stop. Art lovers will appreciate a visit to the local art gallery, which is located on Teatralnaya Street, not far from Lenin Square. Famous Crimean artists are often exhibited here.

Summer is a season of performances and concerts that you can enjoy in the city palace of culture "Ship". Often famous actors and performers come to the Crimea, so with regard to spiritual and cultural recreation in the city, it is never boring. Another way to entertain your baby is to visit the Exotic ostrich farm. Here you can not only communicate with animals, but also enjoy dishes prepared by local chefs from ostrich eggs.

Thus, we were able to make sure that the city of Kerch is a great place to relax. Here you can combine business with pleasure - on the one hand, all conditions are created in the city so that you can forget about your daily worries, walking along quiet and cozy streets, as well as sunbathing on the beach; on the other hand, you will be able to intellectually and spiritually enrich yourself, learn more about the history of our country by visiting all the sights and interesting Kerch places.

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