Sightseeing in Simeiz - what to see. Complete travel guide

The amazing garden town is literally drown in green plantings. Simeiz is perfectly suitable not only for beach recreation, but also for hiking. All the town streets are decorated with very interesting landscape attractions. Sightseeing tours are some of the main travelers’ entertainments. Evergreen parks, magnificent mountains, natural beaches without complex constructions... The appearance of the resort is really natural, which is its main value.
Simeiz offers not only wonderful nature and upscale wellness centers, but also rich cultural heritage, the acquaintance with which will certainly diverse your recreation. Most of the excursion objects are unique nature attractions but fans of walking along historical places will not be bored too. Several interesting attractions are located in the territory of the resort town. In the surroundings of Simeiz, there are the most extraordinary and most interesting historical monuments.

At the resort, there are a lot of preserved beautiful old villas that are now considered as main architectural monuments. One of the most beautiful villas is called Ksenya built at the beginning of the 20th century. The first owner of the luxurious villa in the modern style was Countess V. A. Tchuykevitch. The building is distinguished by the diversity of terraces and loggias. Today, this historic building is in private ownership, so no excursions are organized here. The resort guests will have an opportunity to admire its exterior. When walking through the historical district, you can see other beautiful villas built over a hundred years ago.

As for the religious monuments of the resort, the Cathedral of St. Blessed Virgin is worth being mentioned. It was finished not so long ago, in 2008. The church was built according to the beautiful historical traditions, so it is distinguished by a spectacular exterior. The church is located on the hilltop and surrounded by lush plants. The excursion will definitely impress fans of hiking along picturesque places.

Another interesting place is the Cypress Alley, which is a spectacular avenue decorated with rows of thin cypresses. This alley has a wonderful view of the mountains. Besides plants and flowers, it is also decorated with multiple sculptures. That is why the prospect is officially called the Alley of Apollos.
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Survived castles around Simeiz
♥ Castle 'Swallow’s Nest Castle' , 9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mangup' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chufut Kale fortress' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Swallow’s Nest Castle' , 9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mangup' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Chufut Kale fortress' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Simeiz from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
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Distance from Simeiz center - 38.5 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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Gorge Maryam-Dere
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
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Distance from Simeiz center - 37.7 km.
Amazing tours along the gorge are conducted for pilgrims and tourists. The length of the landmark is about 2 km. Besides the monastery, guests of these picturesque places will be able to see the wonderful mountain scenery, look at the once inhabited caves and see the remains of the rock art. Currently, the Assumption Monastery goes through another large-scale reconstruction. The renovated building looks incredibly impressive. There are lots of visitors in the monastery. All travelers can experience its unique relics and special historic atmosphere. …
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Balaclava Naval Base
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
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Distance from Simeiz center - 34.5 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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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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02.06.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

02.06.2023
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