33 attractions of Bakhchisaray that are worth visiting

In this article I will tell you about one of my favorite regions of Crimea - the Bakhchisaray district. I’ll tell you about the sights of Bakhchisarai that are worth visiting, as well as what to see in Bakhchisarai and the surrounding area on your own.

If you don’t know what to see in Crimea and are wondering which attractions of Crimea to visit first, go to Bakhchisarai as soon as possible. This is a cozy, colorful town in the center of the Crimean Peninsula, and don’t be confused by the fact that the sea is 40 km from here. A trip here is worth sacrificing the sea for a couple of days, even if you are going to Crimea for a beach holiday.

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Bakhchisarai is the former capital of the Crimean Khanate, but the town has not lost its charm even today. Translated from Crimean Tatar, the name of the city is translated as “garden city”. It is in the Bakhchisarai region that many interesting sights are concentrated: ancient cave cities, rock monasteries, majestic mountains and rocks, gorgeous valleys. For me, this region is one of the most beautiful in Crimea, so we immediately included it in our route around Crimea.

I advise you to read: TOP 50 best attractions of Crimea

Recommendation: it will take several days to get to know the Bakhchisarai region. I recommend spending at least 2-3 days here. If you are traveling around Crimea by car , I advise you to consider housing not only in the city itself, but also in the villages neighboring it, the price will be lower, and you will get more pleasure from unity with nature.

Personal experience: while exploring this region of Crimea, we stayed in a cozy guest house in the village of Zalesnoye in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai. I can confidently recommend it, silence and beautiful nature are guaranteed. I have already talked about how to book a hotel in Crimea through booking here.

Housing in Bakhchisarai⇒

What to visit in Bakhchisarai for free:

Ismi Khan Jami Mosque

In the distant 16th century, the Ismi Khan Jami mosque was built in Bakhchisaray. According to legend, it was built thanks to donations from the khan’s niece. The external part of the mosque is decorated in Baroque style.

Now the mosque is empty. Over the long years of its existence, the building was destroyed, losing its original appearance. But despite this, it still remains an important part of the ancient city, historical and cultural value.

Address: st. Sevastopolskaya, 67, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Church of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

The temple was erected in 1913, the year of the tricentenary of Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov’s accession to the throne. His mother blessed her son with this particular icon. Since then, it has become significant for the entire Romanov dynasty.

The church had a difficult history - during difficult relations between religion and the government of the USSR, the temple was closed several times. On its territory there was a stable, a granary, and even a cinema. In 2003, a complete reconstruction took place. Now the temple is open to visitors and services are held here.

Address: st. Makedonskogo, 2, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: daily, 8:00-17:00

Entry: free

Sphinxes of Churuk-Su

Sometimes the creations of nature are no less surprising than the inventions of man. Sands, winds, rivers - all this turns into a real sculptor who draws amazing figures. In the valley of the small river Churuk-Su you can observe one of nature’s masterpieces - huge stone sphinxes.

There are 14 stone sculptures in total. Each of them resembles some kind of animal, and all tourists interpret these species differently. People gave the name “sphinxes” to the stone image because of its associations with the figures of Ancient Egypt. And several centuries ago the Tatars simply called them Sui-Tash - wet stones.

Address: end of st. Gorky and st. Ostrovsky

Opening hours : around the clock

Entry: free

Tomb of Eski-Durbe

Eski-Dyurbe is considered one of the oldest Bakhchisarai tombs. Historians believe that it was built long before the appearance of the Bakhchisarai Palace, back in the 14th century. However, despite the ancient history, the tomb is still considered one of the most mysterious. Even the exact identity of the person who is buried there is unknown.

It is impossible to get inside the tomb - its entrance is protected by a massive metal door, which is closed to visitors. But anyone can explore Eski-Dyurbe from the outside and look at the architecture of the Golden Horde times.

Address: st. Kosmodemyanskoy, 12a, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Takhtali-Jami Mosque

Takhtaly-Jami literally means “plank mosque.” Due to the unstable soil, architects laid planks between its walls, hence the name. And the word “jami” means that the mosque was intended for traditional Friday meetings of the Muslim community. The building was built back in the 17th century, by the daughter of the famous Crimean Khan.

Today the mosque is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city. It can be seen from almost anywhere in Bakhchisarai. Therefore, it is often visited not only by Muslims, but also simply by tourists.

Address: st. Gasprinskogo, 7, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: in accordance with the prayer schedule

Entry: free

Food

Bakhchisaray is famous for its traditional cuisine. Popular dishes of Crimean Tatar cuisine:

Chebureks and yantyki with cheese or meat
Pilaf, shish kebab, lagman (thick soup with meat) and manti (similar to large dumplings)
Khash - meat soup
Yufkhash - tiny dumplings
Bakla shorbasy - lamb soup with beans
Silkme - usually lamb with vegetables
Samsa in tandoor with meat and kubete (meat pie)
Sweets: baklava, sherbet, Turkish delight

Where to go in Bakhchisarai and what else to see:

Historical Museum "Lariches"

The name of the museum comes from a French word, and translated means “wealth.” And this is not surprising - real historical riches from different times of the existence of the Crimean Peninsula are collected here. Exhibits in Lariches are not just stored, they are carefully examined and studied here.

This place is a must-see for all connoisseurs of the history of Crimea and the Crimean Khanate. In addition, here you can find and purchase the necessary antiquities.

Address: st. Basenko, 57, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 daily

Entrance: 150 rub. — for adults, 70 rub. — for children and students, children under 7 years old have free admission

Museum of Ismail Gasprinsky

Previously, there was a printing house on the site of the museum. In 1921, the house-museum of the famous educator Ismail Bey Gasprinsky was opened here. In the Soviet Union, the museum's activities were suspended, and many exhibits were lost.

The modern museum was restored and opened in 2001. Now there are many photographs, books, documents and awards of the figure.

Address: st. Gasprinskogo, 47, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, Mon - Fri

Entrance: free, excursion cost – 50 rubles.

Official website: https://handvorec.ru/

Khan's Palace

The palace is considered one of the most popular places to visit not only in Bakhchisarai, but throughout the entire peninsula. Many centuries ago it was built by the best architects of the Ottoman Empire and Persia. This is where the rulers of that time were located.

Today there is a museum complex here. On the territory of the palace you can see valuable historical monuments. In addition, here you can also visit various exhibitions, expositions, and other popular places.

Address: st. Rechnaya, 133, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday, until 17:00. Ticket offices are open until 16:30

Admission: adults – 300 rubles, children – 150 rubles, pensioners – 250 rubles.

Official website: https://handvorec.ru

Fountain of Tears

The history of this attraction began in the distant 18th century. According to legend, before the move, the fountain was located at the entrance to the tomb of Khan Kyrym-Girey’s beloved. The man was so saddened by her early death that he asked the master to create a stone that could carry his grief through the centuries. This is how the Fountain of Tears appeared.

The Fountain is located on the territory of the Khan's Palace. And many tourists often visit the museum precisely in order to see with their own eyes the landmark glorified in legends.

Address: st. Rechnaya, 133, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday, until 17:00. The ticket office is open until 16:30.

Admission: adults – 300 rubles, children – 150 rubles, pensioners – 250 rubles.

Official website: https://handvorec.ru

Miniature Park

Another name for this park is Crimea in miniature. This is one of the modern attractions - it opened in 2013. It is not shrouded in long-standing legends; there are no ancient temples or palaces here. However, every year more and more tourists come here. What is the reason?

The park territory covers an area of 2.5 hectares. And its main feature is a unique opportunity to visit almost all the cities and sights of the Crimean peninsula in just a few hours.

Yalta, Sudak, Alushta - if you still don’t know which resort town to visit - welcome to the Miniature Park. If you believe the statistics, after visiting it, the desire to see all the sights in person increases.

Address : Lenin street, 4, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours : daily, 9:00 – 23:00 (May-September), 9:00-20:00 – (October-April)

Admission: from 13 years old - 700 rubles, from 3 to 13 pm - 500 rubles, children under 3 years old - free

Official website: https://www.minibah.ru

Chufut-Kale

The ancient cave city, rising above sea level, was built back in the 5th-6th centuries. Its name translates as “Jewish Fortress”; it appeared much later - in the 17th century. This is due to the population of the city by Karaites, whose ancestors were Jews.

Chufut-Kale was literally carved in stone. There was a mint, a school, warehouses and barracks here. That is why many tourists come here. You can even get to the city on foot.

Address: st. Basenko, 57, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (in winter 9:00-16:00)

Admission: adults – 200 rubles, children – 100 rubles, for pensioners – 150 rubles.

Official website: https://handvorec.ru

Khan's Cemetery

On the vast territory of the Khan's Palace, next to the Great Mosque, there is another historically important place - the Khan's Cemetery. 9 most important rulers of Crimea are buried here. For Muslims this place is special. Since ancient times, they came here not to mourn the deceased, but to pray for the repose of his soul and ask for healing.

Nowadays, a large number of marble tombstones have been preserved on the territory of the cemetery. There are also two durbes - mausoleums with a dome, which indicate the status and greatness of the one to whom they belong.

Address: st. Rechnaya, 33, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: 9:00-17:30, daily

Admission: adults – 100 rubles, students and pensioners – 50 rubles.

Zincirli madrasah school

Zyndzhirly madrasah is the only Muslim religious school that survived on the territory of Bakhchisarai during the repressions of the Soviet Union. It was built by Khan Mengli-Girey back in the 16th century, but has survived to this day in excellent condition.

The name of the school literally translates as “madrasah with a chain.” This is due to the fact that, by order of the khan, an iron chain was hung at the entrance to the building. Everyone entering the building was forced to bow their head, expressing respect for the Zynjirdy Madrasah with a bow.

Address: st. Basenko, 57, Bakhchisaray

Opening hours: daily, 10:00-18:00

Entrance: adult – 100 rubles.

How to get there

It seems inappropriate to talk about how to get there by car. Because the distance between Bakhchisarai and Sevastopol and Yalta is about 40-45 km. In the latter case, however, owners of non-Jeeps will have to work hard. Since the shortest road runs through the Ai-Petri plateau and its quality at times leaves much to be desired.

Public transport, however, is much less convenient. From Yalta, for example, you will have to get through Sevastopol. And spend about 2.5 hours and more than 300 rubles on the road... per person! Coming from the hero city is much easier: about an hour on the road, you need to pay ~160 RUB for a ticket.

The best attractions in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai:

Ashlama-Dere Valley

The Biyuk-Ashlama-Dere valley lies at the foot of the cave city of Chufut-Kale. On its two sides there are mountains - the Burunchak plateau and Mount Besh-Kosh. The Churuk-Su River originates here. Archaeologists believe that the first traces of humans appeared here more than a million years ago. Since then, Scythians, Goths, Byzantines lived here, and eventually it was settled by the Crimean Tatars.

Previously, the residence of the Crimean khans was located here. Now through the valley you can get to the famous cave cities surrounding the villages, or just come here to enjoy the beauty of ancient nature.

Address: Republic of Crimea, Bakhchisarai district, Latitude: 44.745 (44° 44′ 42″ N) Longitude: 33.920278 (33° 55′ 13.001″ E)

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Skete of St. Anastasia

The history of the cave monastery of St. Anastasia began in the distant 8th century. It was erected by the Byzantines, who fled from the iconoclasts. A thousand years later, during the Russian-Turkish war, the monastery was empty. It was reopened in the 19th century, but was soon closed again due to Soviet repression. Modern work began only in 2005, thanks to the brethren of the Holy Dormition Monastery.

The temple has a unique interior. Due to the dampness, its walls cannot be painted, so the icons and walls are made of beads. And believers come here to heal illnesses and regain lost knowledge.

Address: Bakhchisaray district, Bashtanovka village

Opening hours: evening service – 17:00, morning service – 6:30 (weekdays) 7:30 (weekends)

Entry: free

Official website: https://skitanastasii.church.ua

Martian lake

In the village of Skalistoe, between Bakhchisarai and Simferopol, you can find an amazing lake. Initially it was called Marble, but tourists and local residents preferred a different name - Martian. The main feature of the reservoir is its crystal clear turquoise water.

Tourists often come here for completely different purposes. A holiday with the family, a photo shoot, a romantic trip - everyone will find entertainment for themselves here. On the shores of Lake Martian you can often meet artists who are inspired to create landscapes.

Address: Skalistoe village, Bakhchisarai District

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Rock Tash-Air

Tash-Air is a gorge, the entrance to which is crowned by a large fragment of a steep rock. Its name literally means "stone separated." This place is very popular because of the unique historical monument - rock paintings, presumably dating back to the 4th-3rd millennium BC.

In addition to the drawings, archaeologists also found a site of ancient people in the gorge. Historians who want to touch the ancient times, and vacationers who seek unity with nature come here.

Address: Preduschelnoye village, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Eski-Kermen

The settlement on the mountain plateau appeared in the 6th century - a Byzantine fortress was built here. In the 10th-12th centuries there was already a full-fledged city here, with its own streets, neighborhoods and residential buildings. Eski-Kermen is a unique cave city that is very loved by both locals and vacationers.

Now there is an open-air museum there. It will take more than two hours to see the entire territory and significant places. Therefore, when coming on an excursion, you should choose comfortable shoes and stock up on water.

Address: Zalesnoye village, Bakhchisaray district

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00, daily

Entrance: adults – 100 rubles, children – 50 rubles.

Mangup-Kale

Another amazing cave city in Crimea. According to archaeologists, the first settlements appeared here in the 3rd millennium BC. Later, the Byzantines built a fortress here to protect against raids.

The open-air museum is often visited by those interested in history. This is not surprising - the remains of an ancient civilization are located on the territory of the city. You can get to Mangup-Kale on foot, enjoying the beauty of the Crimean nature, or by SUV.

Address: Khoja-Sala village, Bakhchisaray district

Opening hours: 9:00-16:00, daily

Entrance: adults – 100 rubles, children – 50 rubles.

Shuldan and Chelter monasteries

Cave monasteries are not uncommon in Crimea. But their unusual architecture attracts many tourists and pilgrims from all over the country. Shuldan translated from Turkic means “impregnable fortress”. The temple was founded back in the 8th century, but remains active to this day - services are still held there, and monks still live there.

The name of the second monastery is no less interesting. Chelter means “lattice” in Turkic. Most likely, the temple was named so because of the rock on which it is located. It is riddled length and breadth with caves. The monastery was built more than 500 years ago, but just like Shuldan it still remains active.

Address: s. Ternovka, Balaklava district

Working hours: 9:00-18:00

Entry: free

Kachi-Kalyon

It is believed that the ancient cave city of Kani-Kalyon was founded in the 6th century. Its existence began with the appearance of a cave temple, which was cut right into the wall. However, many archaeologists are inclined to believe that before the settlement of this territory by the Scythians, Tatars and others, primitive people lived here. Therefore, it is possible that the city was formed much earlier.

Tourists have a lot to see - on the territory of Kachi-Kalyon there is a temple of the Holy Great Martyr Anastasia, grottoes, a holy spring, and many other interesting places.

Address: s. Bashtanovka, Bakhchisarai district

Working hours: 9:00-16:00

Admission: adults – 100 rubles, students and pensioners – 50 rubles.

Maiden (Mangup) Lake

Between Simferopol and Sevastopol, not far from the Mangup-Kale plateau, there is a lake. In the last century, archaeological excavations were carried out on its territory, during which a deep pit was created. After a while, springs began to gush from the bottom of the pit, gradually filling everything with water.

Now this place is in great demand among vacationers. People come here to take a break from the noisy beaches, enjoy the calm surface of the water and the beauty of the mountains.

Address: Khoja-Sala village, Bakhchisaray district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Sphinxes of the Caralese Valley

Nature is a brilliant sculptor who creates her masterpieces using only wind, sand, water, and suitable weather conditions. It is thanks to these factors that today we can observe a unique phenomenon - the stone Sphinxes of the Caralese Valley.

Giant majestic figures attract the attention of many visitors to Bakhchisarai. They all resemble some kind of animals that guard unexplored mountain peaks.

Address: near the village of Zalesnoye, Bakhchisaray district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Cave city of Bakla

Bakla is the very first cave city in Bakhchisarai, built by the Byzantines. Its history began many centuries ago - archaeologists found here hunting tools created back in Paleolithic times. The city is located in the very north, which made it unprotected from attacks.

Now anyone can enter the territory of the cave city - entrance to the museum is absolutely free. People interested in history come here to look at ancient monuments.

Address: Skalistoe village, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Shuiren Fortress

An ancient Byzantine fortress occupies almost 2 hectares of territory. It appeared in the 6th century and was destroyed several times due to frequent raids, but has still survived to this day. The Suiren fortress protected the road to the ancient city of Mangup-Kale.

Today anyone can look at it - entry to the territory is absolutely free. You can also book a tour to learn the history of the fortress and the most important events that took place there.

Address: Maloye Sadovoye village, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Belbek Canyon

Another name for this Canyon is the Belbek Gate. It provides easy access to the mountains to explore plateaus, rivers and valleys. The canyon looks very picturesque. Here you can find beautiful plants native to this area, and sometimes mountain animals.

On the walls you can see many different figures that were created by the winds over the years. Those who seek peace and solitude come here to hide from the noise and bustle of the city.

Address: s. Tankovoe, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Grand Canyon of Crimea and Silver Streams waterfall

Crimea is famous not only for its architectural monuments, but also for its nature. Mountains, rivers, lakes and canyons - all this often attracts vacationers. The Grand Crimean Canyon is considered one of the most popular places to visit. In order to explore it completely, you need to spend more than one hour. But here there is everything that true connoisseurs of nature need.

Near the canyon there is another famous place - Silver Streams Falls. It attracts tourists both in sunny weather and in rainy weather - this place will charm everyone who visits here at least once.

Address: Sokolinoe village, Bakhchisaray district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Mount Crocodile

In addition to the bear mountain located in Yalta, there is another hill in Crimea that reminds people of a large crocodile. It is located between two valleys - Belbek and Karelez. Other names for this mountain are Bor-Kaya and Arman-Kaya.

The first is translated as “chalk rock” and most likely corresponds to the rocks that turned into rock. The second name literally means “threshing place.” Historians believe that this is due to the activities of the people who inhabited this territory.

Address: Krasny Mak village, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Shaitan-Koba Cave

Despite its small size, the Shaitan-Koba cave is considered a real find for historians and archaeologists. During excavations, more than 25 thousand valuable artifacts, drawings, and even bones of ancient animals were discovered here.

The literal name of the grotto is the devil's cave. However, there are no exact explanations for such a terrifying name. The depth of the grotto is only four meters, the height is two. But historians believe that there used to be a small settlement of Neanderthals here.

Address: Skalistoe village, Bakhchisarai district

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Entry: free

Museum complex Devlet-Saray

The complex was built more than a thousand years ago. Its creation is attributed to the Crimean Khan Girey. Previously, there was a Khan's palace, a school and a palace of justice here. Only the school building has survived to this day, which even functioned until 1917.

The Lariches Museum is also located on the territory of the complex. Here every history buff will find many interesting antiquities - manuscripts, books, engravings.

Address: s. Staroselye, Basenko, 57l., Bakhchisarai; GPS: 44.74792, 33.90752

Opening hours: daily, 10:00-18:00

Tepe-Kerman

Many centuries ago, the Tepe-Kermen fortress was created to protect the borders of Byzantium. Now there is a cave city here, open to tourists. This cave city surprises tourists with various buildings erected on an inaccessible mountain.

Excursions are often held on the territory of the open-air museum, during which you can learn interesting facts about the creation of the place, its existence during the Byzantine Empire and the Golden Horde. In addition, the plateau offers a wonderful view of the city, allowing tourists to take beautiful photos.

Address: s. Kurdino, 7 km from Bakhchisaray

Opening hours : 9:00-16:00, days off – Tuesday, Wednesday

Admission: adults – 100 rubles, children, students and pensioners – 50 rubles.

Story

Bakhchisaray was founded at the beginning of the 16th century. Although settlements in its vicinity existed even earlier. Thus, during the time of the Golden Horde, not far from modern Bakhchisarai there was a cave city of Kyrk-Er (now Chufut-Kale), and at its foot was the settlement of Salachik. It was Salachik that was chosen by the Crimean khans as the first capital of their state.

Khan's Palace

In 1503, Khan Sahib I Giray founded a new residence and called it Bakhchisarai (translated from Tatar as “palace garden”), around which the new capital grew. By the 17th century, Bakhchisarai had become one of the largest cities in Crimea.

In 1736, the capital of the Crimean Khanate was burned by Russian troops. After the annexation of Crimea to Russia, Bakhchisarai remained an important trading center of the peninsula until the end of the 19th century. Then its value began to fall. Modern Bakhchisaray is a provincial city with a rich history, which is the center of Crimean Tatar culture.

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Annunciation Cave Monastery

Not far from the ancient cave city of Mangup-Kale there is an equally unique religious site - the active Annunciation Monastery. The shrine was founded in the 14th – 15th centuries. At one time it was in disrepair. Today the temple complex consists of a church, a bell tower, and utility rooms. The monks' cells are equipped with everything necessary for living. Some ancient frescoes have been preserved on the walls. Two tombs are carved into the floor of the temple. A unique object, popular among pilgrims and ordinary tourists.

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FAQ

can you go with children in Bakhchisarai Fountain of Tears in Bakhchisaray, Bakhchisaray Miniature Park, Sphinxes of Churuk-Su,

What can you see in Bakhchisarai for free? Catherine's Mile, Ismi Khan Jami Mosque, Church of the Theodore Icon of the Mother of God, Eski-Dyurbe Tomb, Takhtali-Jami Mosque

4 main attractions of Bakhchisar that are definitely worth a visit? Khan's Palace, Lariches Historical Museum,

“Crimean Istanbul” on the map of the peninsula

Each Crimean city is special in its own way. Kerch keeps the secrets of the ancient Bosporan kingdom. Yalta attracts with stunning nature and a variety of opportunities for active recreation. Sevastopol impresses with the power of warships and the scale of its squares, embankments, and streets.

Bakhchisarai looks completely different against this background. It is small, many city streets are narrow, winding, paved with stone or paving stones. It is “low”, unlike most Crimean cities; there are almost no multi-story buildings here, but there are many one-story houses, among which mosque minarets rise with noticeable spiers. It is filled with small cafes and souvenir shops, which gives the impression that the city lives only on tourism. At first acquaintance, it may seem provincial, although this word is rather incorrect to apply to Bakhchisarai. This city is interesting because it strives to preserve its identity, traditions and culture of the Crimean Tatar people, and it is noticeable that it is succeeding.

It is impossible not to be imbued with the special spirit of Eastern culture while walking along the ancient streets of Bakhchisarai, from the minarets of which calls to prayer are heard several times a day. Particular hospitality is felt in restaurants where they serve dishes only of national Tatar cuisine: rich shurpa or thick lagman, which should be eaten with a flatbread, and the meal ends with aromatic, strong coffee. And of course, deep differences in cultures and traditions are felt when visiting the main attractions of Bakhchisarai.

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Cave city Mangup-Kale

This is the largest cave city in Crimea, which is an officially recognized historical and architectural monument. The Mangup-Kale fortress is located 25 km from Bakhchisarai itself, in close proximity to the village of Khoja Sala. This unique place is distinguished by an unusual architectural ensemble. Some parts of the defensive walls and the citadel are well preserved. But the cave complexes are in better condition. In the south of the plateau there is the Annunciation Monastery. From this place, unique landscapes open up that anyone, even those not interested in ancient architecture, will want to admire. More details

GPS coordinates: 44°35'39.8″N 33°48'27.8″E (44.594393, 33.807714)

Stories and reviews from tourists

There is no tourist who would complain about the facelessness of Crimea. On the contrary, most of its guests try to fit as much as possible into their vacation, because the versatility of its manifestations is endless. One-day visits are relevant in relation to Bakhchisarai; it is certainly included in the itinerary list. Reviews and stories will share fresh photos, emotions from what they saw and useful nuances in preparing for the trip. For example, details can be found in these reviews:

Bakhchisarai: chebureks, palaces and cherubs - a photo album by Anastasia Buyanova about a trip there in winter;
Crimea - a peninsula of “double standards” - a story from the author 96321 about a visit to Bakhchisarai during a trip around the entire peninsula;
Tauride Voyage - Byzantie's story about a trip through Crimea and one day in Bakhchisarai;
Bakhchisarai is a colorful photo album by Constantine about the ancient capital.

All tourist reviews about Bakhchisarai on Tourist. RU

Donkey farm "Miracle Donkey"

Address : Zalesnoye village, Sovetskaya street 2a Website : https://osliki.com/

Donkey tour cost: from 300 to 2000 rubles (depending on the type of tour, each tour will necessarily include a sightseeing tour and obtaining a donkey driver document)

“Miracle Donkey” is the only farm in Russia where Somali and Nubian donkeys are bred. At the farm, each visitor can book a donkey tour, which includes:

walk around the farm and meet the donkeys;
a walk along one of the mountain routes (to the cave city of Eski-Kermen, to the foot of Mount Mangup or to the valley of the sphinxes of the Karaleska Valley);
tasting of donkey milk (whether it will happen or not depends on the season);
relaxation in the cherry orchard;
visit to the petting zoo (geese, pheasants, peacocks, goats, ornamental chickens, Cameroonian oxen, Vietnamese pigs, horses and, of course, donkeys live here).

There is a cafe on site (every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) where you can have a tasty and satisfying meal. The cafe sells first, second, various salads, meat dishes, desserts and much more. The average bill per person is 600 rubles.

Children will definitely be delighted with the Miracle Donkey farm, because here they can spend the whole day with the animals and make friends with them. All animals are already accustomed to human attention, so they know how to get along with even the smallest visitors.

There is a large children's playground on the farm grounds. Therefore, children will have something to do and somewhere to run while adults eat or go about their business.

Salachik Quarter

Salachik, or later Staroselye, passes into the gorge between the steep walls of the plateau along the street. Basenko, which is a continuation of the street. Lenin and Gasprinsky. Its main attraction is the first palace of the Geray khans of the 15th century. Several buildings have been preserved on the territory, which are currently part of “Salachik” (another name is “Devlet-Saray” ), one of the historical and archaeological complexes of BIKAMZ. The location on the route from the main palace to the Assumption Cave Monastery and Chufut-Kale gives a chance to see it before them or on the way back.

Guests can see a well-preserved dyurbe with underground and above-ground tiers, elaborate architectural carvings and a massive dome. The burials of members of the Geray family were allegedly found in it. Zyndzhirly madrasah survived , anyone entering which had to bow his head before the place of sacred science thanks to the chain hanging above the entrance. Today the building houses an exhibition of dishes from the southwestern Crimea (inspection upon request). of the Khan's baths appears in the form of ruins .

Martian lake

This is one of the most beautiful places not only in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai, but throughout Crimea. The lake with an unusual name has an equally unusual appearance. The color of the water is especially striking at first sight. Once upon a time there was a quarry here, but underground springs “kicked out the man” and formed a reservoir of amazing beauty. Today, a huge number of tourists strive to visit here. Many risk jumping into the water from a height, others descend along the flat bottom. You should be careful when swimming here, as the water, thanks to its recharge from underground springs, is always cool. In principle, this is a good option to escape the extreme heat. More details

GPS coordinates: 44°48'43.0″N 33°58'48.5″E (44.811945, 33.980134)

Entertainment

There is plenty of entertainment in the city. Every vacationer will find something to their liking, whether during the day or at night.

5D cinema-attraction “Oriental Tale”

The facility is located in the old part of the city. At first glance, the attention of tourists is attracted by the building itself, designed in the form of an oriental castle. The construction and opening of the first cinema of its kind in Crimea became possible thanks to Chinese investors. The interior inside is pleasant, modern, and prices are affordable for every vacationer. The emotions at the session are simply off the charts. It’s as if you yourself are a participant in the events taking place. Pictures about nature, racing and, of course, flying are especially popular.

Address:

Spai street, 3, Bakhchisaray

Night club “RED NIGHT”

This establishment is ideal for lovers of active nightlife. The club is located on Frunze Street, 32. The pleasant interior and atmosphere, fiery music and aromatic dishes of European and Japanese cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent. And if you add high-quality service, a huge selection of cocktails, themed parties and entertainment programs to the list, then “RED NIGHT” will have no equal not only in Bakhchisarai, but also in the surrounding area. Everyone who has been here at least once comes back again.

Address:

Bakhchisaray, Frunze street
,
32, cafe “Deniz”, 2nd floor.

Equestrian Club "Gamma"

The equestrian club is located on Simona Street, 32. It is chosen by lovers of active pastime and horses. Experienced instructors select a horse for each client depending on his experience. Experienced riders can be offered a skittish horse, while children can be offered an easy-going one. Everyone has the opportunity to walk around the hippodrome, learn to communicate with horses, and learn a lot of new and interesting things about them. If you have enough experience in equestrian sports, you can book a walk through the beautiful places in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai.

Address:

Bakhchisaray, Simon street, 32

Suatkan Waterfall

Address : village of Bogatoye Gorge (next to the bed of the Suatkan River)

Suatkan is translated from the Tatar language as “throwing out water.” And indeed, Suatkan is a rather powerful and full-flowing waterfall, its height is 13 meters.

The best time to go to see the waterfall is in the spring, as it dries up in the summer. Getting to Suatkan is quite difficult; you have to walk a lot. So it’s better not to take children on such a trip.

Suatkan is surrounded on all sides by virgin yew groves. Many unique flowers, rare herbs and other plants grow here.

Miniature Park

This is no longer a historically significant place or an architectural monument, but a new complex that deserves no less attention than all of the above objects. In Alushta there is also a park “Crimea in Miniature”, but Bakhchisarai is considered the largest on the peninsula. Only here you can see all the historical monuments, architecture of Crimea and attractions. True, on a scale of 1:25, but still. Here you will find the most interesting places in Yalta, the same “Swallow’s Nest”, Simeiz, Sevastopol. There you can even see the Simferopol international airport and the Chernomorskoye wind power plant. And also the famous Mount Mithridates in Kerch. More details

Address:

st.
Lenina, 4, Bakhchisaray Phone:
+7
GPS coordinates: 44.753915, 33.859129

Eski-Kermen – cave city

An ancient settlement on rock formations, it supposedly appeared in the third century and existed until the 8th century. Today it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Crimea. It is famous not only for its incredible views from the plateau. Most tourists come to Eski-Kermen to see the unique cave shrines, for example, the Assumption of Mary. There is also an impressively sized siege well, with a stone staircase and a small reservoir at the bottom. During your visit you must follow the rules. It is not advisable to walk alone; it is easy to get lost in the numerous caves.

More details about Eski-Kermen GPS coordinates: 44°36'22.3″N 33°44'18.8″E (44.606191, 33.738567) Minus: it’s a long walk, about 6 km, but you can take a quad tour or horseback riding. Entrance 100 rubles.

Naturally, there are other equally interesting and significant places in Bakhchisarai. But not all tourists come to the resort just to enjoy the sights. And in general, it’s better to combine useful things with pleasant things, so let’s look further at where you can have fun.

Cave monastery "Kachi-Kalyon"

Unfortunately, not a single building has survived on the territory of the settlement, founded around the 4th century. But there is a healing spring, unique views and the most positive energy. Each of the grottoes of the complex is of particular interest. For example, in the first two there were premises for processing grapes and making wine. In the third grotto there was a temple-funeral complex, in which only some remains of three churches have survived today. On the way from 3 to 4 grottoes, the largest, a lot of small caves are discovered. Apparently these were monastic cells. It is impossible to get to the fifth cave without special equipment. More details

Address:

Crimea, Bakhchisaray district
GPS coordinates: 44.695305, 33.884753

Kuibyshevo-Vysokoe Highway

Do you like to find locations from your favorite films in real life? Then you will definitely like the idea of visiting the highway between the villages of Vysokoye and Kuibyshevo.

It was here that one of the episodes of the Soviet film Prisoner of the Caucasus was filmed. Remember the moment when Shurik met Edik, whose car was constantly stalling? And how did he first meet Nina? This is where these scenes were filmed.

Next to the highway is Mount Utyug, which has the same shape. If you climb the mountain, you can get to a natural observation deck, from where you can see Kuibyshevo and its surroundings.

Sphinxes of Churuk-Su

The small river Churuk-Sun flows through Bakhchisarai, and it is in its valley that a unique natural monument is located - stone sphinxes. Limestone formations in the form of stone pillars of bizarre shapes truly resemble figures created by human hands. This amazing place is very popular among tourists. You get great photos here, and the views of the surrounding area and the city are mesmerizing at first sight. If you are in these parts, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy these unique landscapes. More details

Address:

Bakhchisaray, Old Town quarter
GPS coordinates: 44.749469, 33.890094

Ancient Karaite cemetery

Address : located on the territory of Chufut-Kale

Karaites were once a significant religious stratum of the Crimean population. This particular Karaite cemetery existed between the 6th and 13th centuries. Its total area is approximately 10 hectares; there are more than 10 thousand graves on this territory.

On the graves of the Karaite cemetery, many interesting and beautiful tombstones have been preserved, the appearance of which directly reminds of their ancient age. The cemetery itself looks more like some kind of abandoned park, in which tourists have not walked for a long time. There is a very peaceful, quiet and calm atmosphere there.

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Holy Dormition Monastery

The monastery, which is still active today, was presumably built on a steep cliff in the 8th century. Of particular interest and reverent delight is the oldest and most beautiful building of the monastery complex - the Assumption Church, as if hanging over a cliff, it has a regular rectangular shape. And at first sight it fascinates. You can reach the temple via a high staircase of sufficient width. Opposite the church are the monks' cells and utility rooms. And at the very base of the stairs is the Gethsemane Chapel, built in 1867. Nearby is one of the surviving fountains. It is noteworthy: all this was previously located in the middle of a luxurious garden. A few trees remained from it. More details

Address:

Crimea, Bakhchisaray, Staroselie quarter
GPS coordinates: 44.744823, 33.910484