Sightseeing in Alushta - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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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 …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alushta and surroundings
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Survived castles around Alushta
♥ Castle 'Swallow’s Nest Castle' , 34.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chufut Kale fortress' , 39.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mangup' , 48.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Swallow’s Nest Castle' , 34.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Chufut Kale fortress' , 39.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mangup' , 48.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Alushta from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Balaclava Naval Base
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
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Distance from Alushta center - 67.6 km.
The museum is quite large, its visitors have a chance to look into the preserved old dry dock - a place where the submarines were repaired a few decades ago. The arsenal of the military base has also been preserved and today represents the largest exposition of the museum. At present the military-historical complex is being renovated. It is planned to expand the size of the museum soon and to complement the collection with new unique exhibits. The military base is open to visitors all year round. …
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Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
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Distance from Alushta center - 64.4 km.
In the 17th-18th centuries, the cave monastery began to attract the attention of royal personages. It was visited by Catherine II, Princess Maria Alexandrovna and Tsar Alexander III, as well as other members of the royal family. Today, the cave monastery is a tourist attraction of national significance. After renovation, it looks incredibly impressive. For decades, archaeologists continue to work close to the monastery. Tourists will be able to see other early Christian artifacts in this wonderful historic district. As scientists believe, more than 1 500 years ago, one of the world's largest Christian communities could be situated there. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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28.11.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

28.11.2023
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