Before traveling to this beautiful southern city, you should flip through the tourist guide and choose for yourself the sights and interesting places of Yalta and the surrounding area on a map with photos, descriptions and addresses that you want to visit first, because there is plenty to choose from. The ancient settlement, which traces its history back to the mysterious Tauri people, managed to be ruled by the Turks, Genoese, Byzantines and Greeks. Yalta owes its flourishing and transformation into a resort to the energy and enthusiasm of Count M.S. Vorontsov, governor-general of the Novorossiysk region in the middle of the 19th century. The buildings built at that time managed to become objects of cultural and historical heritage, and therefore attract a flow of tourists to this day.
Sights and interesting places of Greater Yalta
The city has many symbols that appear on postcards and advertising brochures, and they are all well recognizable. Among them are architectural monuments and nature reserves.
bird home
On Cape Ai-Todor near Gaspra there is an elegant palace in the Gothic style. It almost floats above the raging waves in a storm and is reflected to the smallest detail in the calm mirror of the calm water. Architect L. Sherwood managed to create a real masterpiece, where all elements from wide windows to sharp spiers on the tower are organically combined.
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 19.00, in winter it opens an hour later, seven days a week.
Cost: full 200 rubles, for children and privileged categories of citizens 100 rubles.
Phone: +7 978-00-491-22.
Website: https://zamok-swallow-nest.rf
Address: Gaspra village, Alupkinskoye sh., no.9.
Livadia Palace
The snow-white palace complex was built as a summer residence of the Romanov imperial family according to the design of N.P. Krasnova. Moorish motifs are clearly visible in the outlines of the luxurious façade. There is an ancient park around the palace.
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, regardless of season.
Cost: full 400 rubles, for children and preferential categories 250 rubles.
Phone: +7 365-43-155-81.
Website: https://livadia-palace.rf
Address: st. Baturina, 44A.
Nikitsky Botanical Garden
One of the oldest in the world, founded in 1811. It consists of several landscaped areas, a greenhouse, a lotus pool and a museum. Among the plants, olive trees that have crossed the century mark, ginkgo ironwood, and cork oaks stand out. The plants in the Garden of Eden are selected in such a way that flowering does not stop all year round. Some species replace those already in bloom, creating a continuous celebration of spring.
Opening hours: in the summer season from 8.00 to 20.00, in winter opening an hour later, visitors must leave the territory before 16.00
Cost: full 300, for preferential categories and children 150.
Phone: +7-365-42-505-30.
Website: https://nikitasad.ru
Address: pos. Nikita, Nikitsky descent, 52.
Palace of Alexander III in Massandra
In the features of the palace-fortress in the Romanesque style, it is difficult to discern the original outlines of the Vorontsov princely estate. The Russian emperor spent 85 thousand gold rubles on its transformation. Soaring towers, sharp spiers and conical roofs transport you to the era of Louis XIII.
Opening hours: from 9.00 to 18.00, on weekends visiting hours are extended by 2 hours.
Cost: full 350 rubles, for preferential categories 200 rubles, children under 7 years old 70 rubles.
Phone: + 7-978-12-310-80.
Website: https://worontsovpalace.org/massandrovskij-dvorec
Address: Massandra, Simferopolskoe highway, 13.
Yalta lighthouse
It has stood guard at the edge of the concrete pier since 1908, ensuring the safe passage of ships into the port. The snow-white tower survived all natural disasters, but was partially destroyed during the Nazi occupation. After the war, the lighthouse was restored and refurbished in 1957. It is still in working order and regularly performs its duties, sending a bright beam across the water area leading to its native bay. Located opposite the Yalta embankment.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day.
Cost: free.
Main attractions
You should start your sightseeing in Yalta from the city embankment
. It is paved with natural stone, and figured lanterns line the sides. In addition to restaurants, discos, attractions and shops, on this street there are the Roffe Baths, the historical building of the Tavrida Hotel from the late 19th century, an ancient lighthouse and a chapel. And in the center of the embankment is the Yubileiny concert hall, where Russian pop stars often perform.
The Yalta-Gorka small cable car starts at the Tavrida Hotel, leading to Darsan Hill. From above you will get excellent panoramic photos of all the sights of Yalta. The road is not very long (600 meters, 12 minutes on the way), the climb is 120 meters. Ticket price: 250 rubles. The Yalta embankment ends with the Primorsky Park, created in the mid-20th century. Here you can walk along the palm alley, hide from the sun in cozy gazebos, and admire the sea from the observation deck.
One of the main attractions of Yalta is the Nikitsky Botanical Garden
, located right on the seashore in the suburbs (the village of Nikita). The park has existed for more than two hundred years (one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world) and covers an area of 40 hectares. On the territory of the park-garden there is a greenhouse of tropical plants and cacti, a gallery of exotic butterflies, an exhibition of orchids, and a fruit and wine tasting room. The scientific museum houses an extensive herbarium (more than 170 thousand specimens).
In the Paradise Garden, about five thousand plants are selected so that they bloom all year round. Hundreds of species of tulips and irises bloom in spring, and roses delight tourists from mid-May to the end of December. On the territory of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden there are cafes, souvenir shops and shops where you can buy seeds and flower seedlings. How to get there: by bus No. 34 and trolleybus No. 2 from the “Veshchevoy Rynok” stop and by bus No. 29 from the “Pionerskaya” stop. Cost of visit: 100–200 rub. depending on the number of exposures being viewed.
On the embankment there is a historical monument - the Roffe baths, built more than a century ago. The building is decorated with white marble, and guests are greeted by a sign with a quote from the Koran: “Be blessed as water.” A. Chekhov and other writers, poets, musicians and public figures loved to soak in these baths. Chekhov liked Yalta - the action of the story “The Lady with the Dog,” for example, takes place exactly on the Yalta embankment. Yalta residents erected a monument to the heroine of the story. The plane tree of Isadora Duncan has been preserved on the embankment - here the ballerina and poet Sergei Yesenin made appointments for each other.
Yalta embankment
A historical place immortalized in films and literary works. There is plenty to see along the Yalta embankment; attractions in the surrounding area for tourists include:
- restaurant-ship Apelsin;
- Isadora Duncan sycamore;
- building of the Tavrida hotel.
The embankment itself is elegant in winter and summer.
Beaches of Yalta
- Primorsky beach is the central beach of Yalta, small pebbles. It is short in length (about 500 meters). Equipped with all necessary infrastructure.
- Massandra Beach is another famous beach in the center of Yalta, approximately 500 m long. It is divided into several zones and has a “Blue Flag” (a blue flag is an international award indicating that a beach meets high standards).
- The beach near the Intourist hotel is a good pebble beach with a Blue Flag. Paid for vacationers who are not guests of the hotel of the same name.
- Golden Beach, located 8 km from Yalta near the Kurpaty sanatorium.
- Nikitsky Beach is a small secluded beach 7 km from the city center.
- Dolphin Beach is a free beach in the village of Livadia, 3 km from the center of Yalta.
Beautiful places in Yalta for a photo shoot
Colorful photographs remain as souvenirs of the trip. It is important to choose the brightest and most spectacular landscapes, of which there are many in the vicinity of the city.
Taking photos of the city and the beach in Yalta, choosing attractions and entertainment is very easy if you decide on your desires in advance.
Mount Ai-Petri
The most popular place among city guests. Located near Alupka and the village of Koreiz. From the top there is a stunning panorama of the South Coast. History buffs can find the ruins of an ancient monastery, while romantics can wait for the breathtaking sunset.
Cost: free visit, cable car ticket 400 rubles, children half price.
Address: pos. Koreiz.
Wuchang-Su Waterfall
The height of the fall is 98 m, the name translates as “flying water.” To see this beauty, you will have to climb the mountain slope, crossing the mark of 390 meters above sea level. The best time to visit is spring; in summer the water stream almost dries up. According to legend, a girl turned into a waterfall, trying to give her fellow villagers water during a drought. To overcome the blockage of stones built by the evil spirit, she threw herself from a height, breaking her way.
Cost: 50 rubles, free for children.
Location: Bakhchisarai highway.
Cave "Geophysical"
The karst base of the mountains contributed to the formation of numerous caves on the peninsula. Some of them have become popular tourist attractions; they are included in the list of attractions of Greater Yalta, and photos with descriptions and prices of excursion programs are posted in tourist brochures. The geophysical cave was opened to the public relatively recently and consists of several interconnected halls. Its peculiarity is the fluorescence effect and a huge number of stalactites, because of which the cavity is called the palace of the underground king.
Working hours: from 9.00 to 18.00.
Cost: 200 rub.
Location: Mount Ai-Petri.
Where to stay for vacation?
For tourists who choose a holiday in Crimea, Yalta will offer many accommodation opportunities. You will be welcome in numerous hotels and boarding houses.
The private sector also provides a variety of accommodation options in cottages, houses and apartments, and sometimes it is easy to save money by negotiating directly with the owner - without intermediaries. Hostels deserve special attention; the best of them, “Nest,” is ready to inexpensively accommodate holidaymakers.
The Mriya Resort & Spa hotel will provide visitors with the highest level of hotel comfort. Staying there is pleasant and extremely comfortable. The 422 rooms can accommodate individuals or the whole family, with children staying for free. There is everything here - from fairly inexpensive economy class rooms to luxurious multi-room apartments. There are also several luxury villas on site. The establishment offers a variety of outdoor activities - from football and tennis to water aerobics. Four restaurants provide meals for guests. There is a nightclub and a cinema.
The Bristol Hotel always welcomes visitors and is ready to accommodate them in 108 rooms of varying degrees of comfort. They are all beautifully decorated and cozy,
equipped with climate control systems and supplied with necessary household appliances. The doors of the restaurant are open to guests, where live music is played and an entertainment program is held in the evenings. Within the walls of the hotel complex there is an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, Turkish and Russian baths, and a massage room, which is not uncommon for Crimea and Yalta. A holiday here is quite affordable.
Eco-hotel Levant offers tourists inexpensive accommodation. Its 56 apartments provide three levels of accommodation comfort. They are equipped with air conditioning, household appliances, and minibars. Meals are served in the restaurant. The hotel has a spa and gym. It has its own beach, which experienced holidaymakers often call the best in Yalta. There are many other guest houses, mini-boarding houses and private hotels here, as well as many sanatoriums that offer professional treatment.
Yalta: interesting architectural places and monuments
A turbulent history with repeated transitions from one people to another led to an original mixture of styles and the appearance of unique buildings.
Palace of the Emir of Bukhara
The bright features of the Moorish style are visible in the slight asymmetry, intricate floral patterns, balconies and galleries surrounding the perimeter of the building and skillful stone carvings reminiscent of lace.
Thin graceful columns support the ceilings above the transitions; the color palette is dominated by soft green, blue and muted red. You can only admire it from a distance; the building belongs to a sanatorium and only guests and employees can go inside.
Website: https://vs-yalta.ru
Telephone.
Address: st. Sevastopolskaya, 12/43.
Roffe Baths
The symbol of resort charm appeared in the city in 1897. Public baths were a novelty that attracted increased interest. The construction was ordered by the merchant guild that owned the Hotel France. Since then, little has changed; the baths are still available only to guests of the hotel, which is now called Villa Sofia.
Website: https://villasofia-yalta.com
Telephone.
Address: Embankment named after. Lenina, 31.
Monument to A.S. Pushkin
The sculpture to the great poet was installed in 2010 on the street named after him. The author was V. Gordeev. He depicted Pushkin relaxing on the railing in his favorite coat and hat in hand.
Seaside Park
It's hard to imagine the city without him. Conceived in the Soviet period as a vacation spot for working people, it remains a favorite for many residents today. The park is listed as an important attraction of the city of Yalta, which is worth a visit, and the navigator or any of the townspeople will tell you how to get there. The park is free and open 24 hours a day.
Address: st. Kommunarov 2A.
Mansion of A. Spendiarov
On Ekaterininskaya Street in the 19th century, elegant dachas of famous and rich people were lined up. Many considered it a matter of prestige to have a mansion in Yalta, even if they came to the coast only for recreation.
Geography and climate
Yalta is located on the shore of the Black Sea bay of the same name in the south of the Crimean Peninsula. The city is located in the valleys of two small rivers Derekoyka and Uchan-Su on the hills surrounded by the Crimean mountains. In the north-west stretches the Yalta yayla with the peak of Kemal-Egerek (1530 m), and in the south there is the picturesque Ai-Petri (1234 m).
Yalta has a warm Mediterranean climate and is located at the same latitude as Italian Genoa. The resort climate is characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and long and warm autumns. At the height of summer, the water temperature in Yalta warms up to 26 - 28 °C. The resort is also famous for its many natural parks and green areas with introduced plant species, among which the Vorontsovsky and Livadia parks stand out.
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Spendiarov's house was one of the best examples of architecture of that time.
The Queen of Serbia lived there as a guest for some time, and musical evenings were held with the participation of S. Rachmaninov. Now the building houses a museum of musical culture. Address: st. Ekaterininskaya, 3.
Story
The environs of Yalta were inhabited in ancient times by the Tauri, the indigenous people of Crimea. It is believed that the first settlement here was founded by the Greeks in Antiquity. The modern name of the city most likely comes from the Greek "Yalita", which means "coastal".
The founding date of Yalta is considered to be 1154, when in the Middle Ages a settlement was founded here by merchants from Venice, who were then replaced by the Genoese. In the second half of the 15th century, Yalta was captured by the Turks and included in the Ottoman Empire. Then the settlement was part of the Crimean Khanate.
Yachts. Yalta
In 1783, Crimea was annexed to the Russian Empire. Yalta was a small fishing village. Everything changed under Governor-General Vorontsov, who distributed land here, on which the nobles began to build luxurious estates. In 1838, Yalta received city status. After the Crimean War, Yalta became one of the most popular resorts in the Russian Empire.
At the end of the 19th century, an embankment, water supply and sewerage were built here. After the Civil War, most of the Yalta palaces were in disrepair. From 1941 to 1944, Yalta was under German occupation. In February 1945, the Yalta Allied Conference was held at the Livadia Palace. After the end of the war, Yalta began to be considered the main resort of Crimea, maintaining this status to this day.
What is Yalta famous for?
It is impossible to see everything at once, so you will have to build a route taking into account your personal interests and capabilities. Lovers of cultural life, architecture, temples and natural monuments will find something to visit here.
Theaters and museums
There is a topic on the list for any visitor, the expositions of the exhibition halls are so diverse and the theater posters are rich.
Historical and Literary Museum
It is dedicated to the history of the peninsula; the fund contains 160 thousand exhibits. The collections include archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, unique documents and engravings. The main value is considered to be the “Golden Pantry”, where coins from different eras and peoples, jewelry, and ceramics are exhibited.
Working hours: from 10.00 to 18.00 without breaks, closed on Monday.
Cost: full 150 rubles, for privileged categories of citizens 75 rubles, children under 16 years old are free.
Phone: +7-365-43-230-65.
Website: https://yilm.ru
Address: st. Pushkinskaya 5.
Chekhov House-Museum
The writer dearly loved the seaside city, returning here at the first opportunity. Here he wrote “Three Sisters”, “The Cherry Orchard”, and looked for new subjects. The house-museum stores manuscripts, drafts of works, interiors of that time have been recreated, personal belongings and historical documents relating to the life and work of the writer are exhibited.
Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, on Wednesday visiting hours are extended by 2 hours.
Cost: full 250 rubles, for privileged categories of citizens 150 rubles, children under 16 years old are free.
Phone: +7-365-43-949-47.
Website: https://yalta-museum.ru/ru/dom-muzej-ap-chehova-v-jalte.html
Address: st. Kirov 112.
Lesya Ukrainka Museum
It is decorated in the style of the last century, where objects illustrating the story of the writer’s life and work are placed in the appropriate surroundings. The collection of national clothing receives increased attention from visitors. In front of the central entrance to the museum there is a sculpture of the writer, made in the tradition of realism and filled with light dreaminess.
Working hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, Monday and Tuesday are days off.
Cost: 150 rub.
Address: Ekaterininskaya, 8.
Chekhov Theater
Rest is unthinkable without bright spectacles and impressions; the city's theatrical life satisfies this need. Performances are held day and evening, the repertoire includes classics, musicals, vaudevilles, operettas and children's shows. The building of the Chekhov Theater deserves special attention. The mansion with an antique portico was erected at the end of the 19th century. The auditorium is cozy, with excellent acoustics and modern equipment.
Opening hours: daytime performances start at 14.00, evening performances start at 19.00, Monday is a non-working day.
Cost: from 250 rub.
Phone: +7-365-42-725-64.
Website: https://theatreyalta.com
Address: Ekaterininskaya, 13.
Yalta temples
Many of them are included in the list of architectural monuments and constitute one of the brightest pages in the list of attractions.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The appearance of the temple is atypical. The architecture is more reminiscent of a birthday cake or an ancient Russian tower, which is typical for the neo-Russian style. Most often, estates and dachas were built in this direction, but the cathedral also looks very organic. It was built in 1890 in memory of Alexander II, who died during a terrorist attack carried out by Narodnaya Volya.
Working hours: daily.
Phone: +7-365-43-240-59.
Address: Sadovaya, 2.
Church of St. Hripsime
The building belongs to the architectural monument of the early 20th century. It was erected in memory of the deceased daughter by her inconsolable father, oil industrialist P. Ter-Ghukasyan on Darsan Hill. The walls were built from tuff, the prototype was the temple in Etchmiadzin.
Opening hours: daily from 9.00 to 17.00.
Address: st. Zagorodnaya, 3.
Temple of John Chrysostom
The building is a reconstruction of one destroyed at the beginning of the 20th century.
Where can you eat in Yalta?
True gourmets should definitely dine at the Colonnade restaurant. Aristocraticism is the motto of the establishment and can be seen in everything, from the appearance to the interior of the premises.
Excellent presentation, high level of service and exquisite taste of dishes will ensure an excellent meal. The wine list doesn't disappoint either.
The Siam Paradise restaurant is ready to welcome fans of gastronomic delights. Here the visitor will be offered to taste dishes traditional to Thai and Japanese cuisine. The menu includes mainly seafood dishes. The level of service and quality of service compensate for the relatively high prices.
Are you interested in a budget holiday in Crimea? Yalta will not disappoint here either. You can have an inexpensive and satisfying meal for the whole family in the cozy cafe “U Solokha,” decorated in Ukrainian farmhouse style. They don’t serve any special culinary masterpieces here, but the food is tasty and the portions are large. Service is fast and the waitresses are polite.
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It was restored in 1994 according to Toricelli’s drawings on Polikurovsky Hill. A bizarre fusion of restrained Gothic and festive Baroque gave an amazing five-domed temple, very organic and proportionate. The ocher-hued walls are gently set off by the gilded domes. The temple is illuminated at night and is perfectly visible from the embankment.
Opening hours: from 7.00 to 19.00.
Phone: +7-365-43-289-75.
Website: https://zlatoust.prihod.ru
Address: Tolstoy street, 10.
What to see in the vicinity of Yalta: palaces
The peninsula has long been chosen for recreation by members of the imperial family, the aristocracy, and the intellectual elite. The combination of a unique climate, gentle waves and luxurious nature has made the coast popular for building architectural masterpieces. Each tried to surpass his neighbor in originality and grace. As a result, the palaces became real pearls of architecture, giving the city a unique appearance. The most beautiful and interesting places, attractions and entertainment of the city of Yalta in Crimea with photos, descriptions and prices can form a large book where you cannot miss a single colorful page, so it is better to think through your tourist route in advance.
Yusupov Palace
The building is not accessible to the public; the park and part of the interior can only be accessed as part of a tourist group. A large estate, which includes the palace, was built by A. S. Golitsyna, and then sold in parts. With the light hand of Yusupov, many sculptures were installed in the park, some of which have survived to this day.
Cost: 450 rub., 250 rub. children's ticket.
Phone: +7-978-78-210-16.
Address: Koreiz, Parkovy Descent, 26.
Kichkine Palace
It bears the title of the pearl of Crimean palace and park art. Built on a cliff not far from the seashore, the snow-white walls and turrets are decorated with openwork, and a minaret mast was erected above the entrance. Intended for one of the Romanovs, it is covered in legends. Currently divided in half, a hotel is located in one wing and a museum in the other.
Working hours: from 9.00 to 18.00, shortened hours on Saturday until 14.00, closed on Sunday.
Cost: 200 rub.
Phone: +7-978-55-568-98.
Website: https://kichkine-hotel.com
Location: Alupkinskoe highway.
Golitsyn Palace
The future minister was friendly with Alexander I, calling the palace built in his honor “Romantic Alexandria,” hinting at a common passion for the poetry of this era. The original architecture, where 2 symmetrical towers with battlements guard the entrance to the central part, gave rise to the building being called Castel. Now the palace is closed and only external inspection of the facade and the adjacent park is possible.
Phone: +7-978-000-15-59.
Address: Sevastopol highway, 52.
Where to go with children
Exciting trips to natural attractions are no substitute for fun games for children. Yalta has all the conditions for this. The main thing is to know where the most interesting objects are.
Glade of fairy tales
Near the Stavri-kaya rock there is a park of floristry and sculpture, where the characters are heroes of Russian folk tales. There are 39 figures installed in a wide clearing. In a log hut near the path, a cat and a fox sat down at the samovar, Baba Yaga brewed her potion, and the Bogatyr looked out for a new opponent.
Working hours: from 9.00 to 17.30, seven days a week.
Cost: full 300 rub., children 150 rub.
Phone: +736543-264-02.
Address: st. Kirova, 154.
Water park "Atlantis"
In 2015, a huge entertainment complex aimed at all ages opened in the city. For kids there is a special segment with small slides and elegant fountains; older children will enjoy faster descents. For adults, the choice is wide, from closed high-speed spirals to calm drift along artificial waves.
Working hours: from 9.00 to 18.00, seven days a week.
Cost: depends on the time of stay and day of the week, ticket from 650 rubles.
Phone: +7-978-73-343-43.
Website: https://atlantida-yalta.ru/ru
Address: st. Kommunarov, 7A.
Where to go with a child in Yalta
Children will definitely love the Glade of Fairy Tales. This is an open-air museum of fabulous sculpture, located on the outskirts of Yalta, at the foot of Krestovaya Mountain. Today, more than two hundred figures of fairy-tale characters made of wood, stone and clay are exhibited there. Next to the Primorsky Park there is the Atlantis water park. Children can always enjoy fun twisting slides, a wave pool, a pond for the little ones and daily animation.
Unfortunately, the private zoo “Skazka” is now closed, but you can see amazing animals in other places. Many species of crocodiles, turtles, lizards, frogs and fish live in the Yalta Crocodilarium. Entrance price including photography and excursion is 400 rubles. The Aquatoria Marine Animal Theater hosts spectacular stunt shows, in which, in addition to dolphins, walruses, sea lions and seals take part. Performances cost 400–600 rubles, five minutes of swimming with dolphins costs 2,000 rubles.
