One of the most beautiful coastal cities of Ukraine is the Crimean city of Kerch. Since its territory is in the form of the peninsula, it is bordered by two seas: the Sea of Azov to the north from the south and the Black. In the east of the city lies the Strait, which separates Ukraine from Russia. In Kerch you can enjoy the beauty and subtropical nature and the majesty of the ancient buildings.
Its history goes back long before the Greeks colonies policies. Here lived the warlike tribes of the Scythians and Cimmerians, as evidenced by numerous mounds in the city and beyond. There's also blossomed and faded away once mighty kingdom of Bosporus to the legendary capital of Bakhchisarai, in which the rules of the great Mithridates.
Resting in Kerch, you can visit some beautiful architectural structures, which are a reminder of the events, customs and culture of the peoples who lived there.
Familiarity with the history of the city to begin with a visit to the central Lenin Square. At this point, concentrated several ancient monuments. Mitridatskaya staircase that goes up to the mountain, is a symbol of the city of Kerch. It has 428 steps, several terraces and benches for rest. On the sides of the stairs are two figures carved griffins that guard the pass up.
At the top of Mount Mithridates be obelisk of Fame, which is at the base of the eternal flame. In 1943, the landing party broke through the fascist forces and the red flag is raised, freeing the city from enemies. However, earlier in the majestic Mount Mitridatskoy city Pantikapaion. Here was the throne room of the king. According to legend Mithridates decided to build a castle on the mountain just as he loved to contemplate the Kerch Bay. And the truth is, you can make sure what a wonderful view from the height of 91, 4 meters above sea level. Here you can admire the ruins of the capital of the Bosporan and photographed against the backdrop of Greek columns.
At the foot of the hill is Mitridatskoy temple of the Greek goddess of fertility - Demeter. It opened a few rooms to visit. The walls remained Bosporsky fresco on mythological themes, written in the 1st century.
Near the Lenin Square on a side street Dimitrova is the church of St. John the Baptist. It combines different styles of structure and age. Unusual type of masonry, which also serves a decorative function, attracting global attention to this shrine. Go inside the Church of St. John the Baptist, it hosts an exhibition of relics, which have more than one hundred years.
By Lenin Square can be reached from anywhere in the city, as is its centerpiece. In addition, near the quay is invested.
From the alley by Dimitrov Sverdlov Street, which runs along the coast of Kerch Bay, you can get to the Crimean fortress. This defensive fortification was built to protect the Kerch Strait in the years 1877-1878. You can book this tour and travel to numerous halls and mazes. The castle is a lot of facilities that are not yet fully understood. Besides, it's preserved military vehicles of World War II.
In Kerch there is another fortress called Yeni-Kale. It is located in the vicinity of the street Silyagina, reachable from the Kerch shuttle bus that goes to the ferry. Yeni-Kale - a Turkish fortification, which serves as the control for the passage of ships through the Strait of Kerch. It was built at the narrowest part of the peninsula in the late 17th century, but, nevertheless, it could seat 12,000 soldiers.
Barrow on the square next to the bus station you can see Melek-Chesmensky mound. Another mound, called royal, located in the village on the Scythian Adzhimushkay street. When you get into the mound and get over a 36-meter corridor, you will see that it resembles an underground pyramid. Another unique attraction of this village are Adzhimushkay quarry. Here, underground work was done once for Kerch limestone.Mine stretch for miles under the city, forming a maze. In the village you can reach Adzhimushkay of Kerch bus, sitting on the bus which goes in the direction of the village Osoviny.
Be sure to visit one of the wonders of the Crimea - Chockruck Lake. Black mud, which consists of the source, has become known for its medicinal properties as well, that during World War II is to build a military hospital, where mud baths were necessary procedures. Now Chockruck Lake are popular among tourists. You will be able to get to the village of Spa by bus number 69.
Kerch is one of the largest tourist development and stimulating cities in the Crimea. Visit the ancient city of Crimea!
