Culture of Hurzuf. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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Public palaces near Hurzuf
♥ Palace 'Massandra Palace' , 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Massandra' , 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Livadia Palace' , 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Livadia Palace' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Yusupov Palace' , 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Alupka Palace' , 23.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Bakhchisaray Palace' , 38.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Massandra Palace' , 7.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Massandra' , 8.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Livadia Palace' , 13.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Livadia Palace' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Yusupov Palace' , 20.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Alupka Palace' , 23.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Bakhchisaray Palace' , 38.7 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Hurzuf and near
The Temple Of Donators
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
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Distance from Hurzuf center - 44.6 km.
According to one version, the temple was founded by a wealthy ducal family, whose name remains unknown. Currently, there is the only pathway that originates in the valley and gradually rises to the entrance of the temple. Despite the fact that the shrine can be seen from afar, it’s not easy to find the path leading to it among the dense thickets of trees and a huge number of scarps. Beautiful frescoes and inaccessibility are not the only distinguishing features of the Temple of Donators. Since ancient times, locals believed in miraculous power of these places, which was confirmed by amazing stories of people who have visited the shrine. …
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Gorge Maryam-Dere
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
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Distance from Hurzuf center - 59.9 km.
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 legend, it has been built by monks, who fled from Byzantium. The picturesque gorge reminded them of the home country, so they decided to start their abode there. According to another version, the monastery was built on the spot where shepherds have found the icon of Holy Mother. The latter is widely known as the Bakhchysarai icon. …
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Balaclava Naval Base
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
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Distance from Hurzuf center - 54.7 km.
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 could lurk in the docks at once. The construction of the base began in 1954 and lasted 9 years, it was completely finished in 1963. The complex was highly safe, it was capable of withstanding a nuclear explosion with a capacity of 100 kT. …
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Hurzuf
Landmarks of culture on Hurzuf map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

