One of the most ancient and charming cities of the Southern Coast of Crimea, Alushta strikes with its extraordinary beauty, compact size and amazing nature. Once, there was a very ordinary small village. It was at the intersection of several important trade routes, and therefore developed very rapidly. Until now, scientists and archaeologists exploring this settlement of ancient Taurus cannot come to an unequivocal opinion regarding the emergence of roads from multi-ton stone slabs, which were not afraid of dirt, slush, or other weather phenomena.
In Alushta you can rest in different ways. Here you can sunbathe and have fun all day on one of the beaches, and in the evening, walk through the wonderful streets of the city, the … Open
1. An alternative to local inns and hotels can be houses and apartments, which the locals willingly rent out to visitors. If you prefer a private apartment, do not agree to the first offer, … Open
One of the most visited places in Alushta is the local Aquarium opened in 2003. Initially, it was quite small but, within just a few years, the collection of sea dwellers was so enlarged that it has become the largest on the coast of Crimea. Today, there are 4 spacious halls where you can see aquariums with exotic fish and other dwellers of the sea depths. Some of the representatives of the marine fauna are very rare.
Alushta is a popular resort town with a lot of bars and restaurants. There are cookery institutions of different directions and price level, so everyone can choose a suitable place for rest. … Open
The important religious attraction at the resort is the Church of All Crimean Saints built in the middle of the 19th century. The architecture of this temple is very different from other churches built in the same period. To construct it, a famous architect from Odessa was invited. He decided to implement his project in the style of English rural churches. If taking into account that the Gothic style came back into “architecture fashion” again, the exterior of the church gained quite unusual features.
Alushta is one of the most modern cities of the Crimean peninsula, which managed to preserve the unique charm of the past. The city has a lot of interesting features, which must be noted by … Open
There are also many interesting historical attractions, including the Monastery of Kosma and Damian. It was founded in 1856. In the period of the Great Patriotic War, the monastery was destroyed almost completely. It started being restored only in 1994. Nowadays, you can take excursions around the entire territory of the monastery and learn about its fascinating history.