Sightseeing in Simeiz - what to see. Complete travel guide
The enchanting Crimean town Simeiz is a popular holiday destination. This picturesque resort village is very different from many big tourist centers. There are a lot of wonderful beaches and the nature is beautiful here. However, there is absolutely no noise and bustle that are typical for big resorts. The irreplaceable symbols of the resort and its main attractions are unusual mountains and rocks, which names speak for themselves: the Cat, the Maiden and the Panea.
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.
Walking along the town, fans of sightseeing tours can get lots of positive emotions too. Literally, at each step, you can see beautiful sculptures and luxurious villas that look really inimitable in the midst of the wonderful nature. Simeiz is a perfect recreation place for those who want to vacation in a harmonious atmosphere and see the beauty of the Crimean nature.
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.
Fans of water entertainments should visit the waterpark called the Blue Bay. This waterpark is one of the largest and most popular on the Crimean peninsula. In its territory, there are well-equipped recreation areas for adults and children of different age. There are special children’s pools, rides for the littlest visitors, a climbing wall, and different playgrounds. In the waterpark, there are several comfortable cafes, so you can spend the whole day here.
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.
The perfect place for strolling and admiring nature is the Central Simeiza Park. Here, you can see luxurious palms, pines, and cypresses. It also has another unique feature: There is one of the largest juniper groves in the region. The pastime here is considered as an effective treatment procedure. The main park of the resort is well-equipped. There are comfortable walking paths, pavilions, and benches.
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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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”
Check on the map: 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”
Check on the map: 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. …
Read further Distance from Simeiz center - 37.7 km.
Balaclava Naval Base
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
Check on the map: 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. …
Read further Distance from Simeiz center - 34.5 km.
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