Summer in Evpatoria – where it is worth visiting and what to see
Planning holiday 2013 in Evpatoria? Meet the list of interesting places and famous sights that are worth visiting during the summer holiday 2013 in Evpatoria
Despite the fact that it is very fashionable to rest on hot exotic countries, many still prefer to spend their holidays on «relatives» Resorts. One of these resorts is Evpatoria – a city that has the glory of children’s health resorts, and therefore thousands of tourists come here every year. If you want to go In Evpatoria with children.
Sights of Evpatoria
Since people of different nations and religions lived for the entire period of the city, in Evpatoria Many unique historical monuments, By the number of which only Kerch can compare with it.
Mosque Dchuma-Jami – the biggest mosque in the Crimea
The address: Park IM. Kirov, ul. Revolution, 36.
Visiting the old town, you will see a narrow curves of the street in oriental style. It is here that you can fully plunge into the history of Evpatoria. It is here that the largest mosque of Crimea Juma Jami, which was built in 1552. The architecture of this building is unique: the central dome is surrounded by two minrates and twelve color chambers. Another Muslims are called Han Jami, because it was here that the Turkish Sultan was issued a firman (permission to rule the Crimean Khanate).
Karai-Kenasi – Prayer Houses of the 16th century
The address: ul. Karaites, 68.
Karai, who came to Evpatoria from Chufut Callea in the XVIII century, built on their own funds Kenasi (prayer houses). Caraems professed Judaism, however, they visited the prayer not to synagogue, but Kenasi. In a cozy courtyard with a Volosa of 200-year grapes, a fountain is located for hand ablution. To date, these structures are a monument to Karaite architecture. Here are gathered about the history, life, culture and rites of Crimean Karaimov.
Kerkenitida Museum – Heritage of Ancient Greeks
The address: ul. Duvanovskaya, 11.
This museum-pyramid was built on the site of the excavation of the old city. Here you can see the objects of the ancient Greeks, which were found during the excavations. If desired, in the local history museums, opposite, you can order a thematic tour. It starts from the pyramid, and ends in museums in the Greek.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas Wonderworker – Orthodox Temple
The address: ul. Touch, 2.
This Majestic Orthodox Church was laid in July 1853. In memory of those killed in the Crimean War. The temple building is performed in the Byzantine style, which emphasizes the large central dome. In the cathedral at the same time can be up to 2,000 people.
Church of the Holy Prophet Ilya – Temple by the sea
The address: ul. Brothers Buslaev, 1.
This church was built in 1918. The building is made in Greek style, with a characteristic «baptist» Plan of central construction. And although the size of the temple is small, it looks very majestically, being on the sea coast. Church of St. Ilya to this day acts and is a state monument of architecture.
Dervysh Monastery – Ottoman Empire Heritage
The address: ul. Karaeva, 18.
This is one of the first religious structures of the erected Ottoman Empire on the territory of Crimea. This complex is a unique monument of medieval Crimean-Tatar architecture. Unfortunately, the exact time of construction is not known. To date, this monastery is no longer valid. Here are reconstructed work and excursions for tourists.
Rare tram desires – touching retro transport
Evpatoria – the only Crimean city where retro trams go. Excursion route «Tram desires» constantly accompanies the guide, which tells the most interesting facts from the history of the city. This route lies through new residential neighborhoods, Moinka Lake and the Border of the Resort Zone. Riding on it, you will see such famous Evpatoria buildings as Pushkin’s Public Library, a city theater, the embankment and the old part of the city.
