Cave City Mangup Kale, Russia
From series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”Height: 600 meters above sea level.
A very unusual religious attraction is the cave city of Mangup-Kale that was the capital of the ancient Christian principality of Theodoro. This city is located in a remote rocky terrain at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. It was built on a large rocky plateau. For hundreds of years, natural rocky cliffs protected the city from intruders. In the 6th century, Goths settled in Mangup Kale. The Gothic diocese was founded there in the 8th century.
Many magnificent palaces and temples were built on this rocky plateau. The ruins have the main historical value today. The Orthodox principality of Theodoro was formed in 12-13 centuries. The thriving city was declared a capital of the principality. An active development of a religious and cultural sphere continued until 1475, when, after six months of continuous siege, the city finally surrendered to the Turkish conquerors. The once thriving and rapidly developing city was totally deserted in the 18th century. Since then the rocky plateau is peaceful and quiet.
Re-use of this article is allowed. A valid link to www.orangesmile.com is obligatory.
Cave City Mangup Kale - interactive map
Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Банкомат ПриватБанка' located in 17 km (
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Омега-Прокат' is located in 21 km (
on the map).
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
6 km - The Temple Of Donators
The Temple of Donators is one of the most important sights of the Crimea. It’s located in an incredibly beautiful place, in one of the caves of Eski-Kerman mountains. It’s incredibly difficult to find this amazing cave storing priceless religious artifacts. …
From the series 'The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World'
The Temple of Donators is one of the most important sights of the Crimea. It’s located in an incredibly beautiful place, in one of the caves of Eski-Kerman mountains. It’s incredibly difficult to find this amazing cave storing priceless religious artifacts. …
15 km - Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement
One of the oldest and most unusual Christian monasteries is in Russia. The Inkerman Monastery of St. Clement is located on the Crimean peninsula, near the town of Inkerman. This monastery is carved in the rock. According to a legend, St. Clement was its founder. He …
From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'
One of the oldest and most unusual Christian monasteries is in Russia. The Inkerman Monastery of St. Clement is located on the Crimean peninsula, near the town of Inkerman. This monastery is carved in the rock. According to a legend, St. Clement was its founder. He …
18 km - Balaclava Naval Base
In Crimea, fans of unusual excursions will have an opportunity to visit the once secret submarine base, which is located in Balaklava. In the days of the USSR, this base was one of the largest military facilities of the state. Its scale is so large that 14 submarines …
From the series 'Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts'
In Crimea, fans of unusual excursions will have an opportunity to visit the once secret submarine base, which is located in Balaklava. In the days of the USSR, this base was one of the largest military facilities of the state. Its scale is so large that 14 submarines …
25 km - Gorge Maryam-Dere
In the immediate vicinity of the Crimean city of Bakhchisaray there is the valley is named after Mother Mary - Maryam-Dere. Adherents of the Christian religion know the gorge because of the old Assumption Monastery that was founded in the 8th century. According to …
From the series ' Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization'
In the immediate vicinity of the Crimean city of Bakhchisaray there is the valley is named after Mother Mary - Maryam-Dere. Adherents of the Christian religion know the gorge because of the old Assumption Monastery that was founded in the 8th century. According to …
27 km - Mishor AI Petri
Mishor AI Petri certainly stands out among the most prominent attractions of Crimea; it was opened in 1988. It originates in the foothills of the picturesque village of Mishor and takes passengers to the top of Ai-Petri. The cable car is 2,980 meters long. The …
From the series 'The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World'
Mishor AI Petri certainly stands out among the most prominent attractions of Crimea; it was opened in 1988. It originates in the foothills of the picturesque village of Mishor and takes passengers to the top of Ai-Petri. The cable car is 2,980 meters long. The …
31 km - Swallow Nest
The castle with the romantic name 'Schwalbennest' is located in one of the most picturesque districts of Crimea, not far from Gaspra town. One of the main characteristics of the castle is its location. Swallow's Nest was built on the summit of Avrorina …
From the series 'The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces'
The castle with the romantic name 'Schwalbennest' is located in one of the most picturesque districts of Crimea, not far from Gaspra town. One of the main characteristics of the castle is its location. Swallow's Nest was built on the summit of Avrorina …