The most boring and disappointing sights of Crimea that we have visited. Do not repeat our mistakes and do not get fooled by the persuasion of the guides and attractive descriptions!
Attention: this is our personal opinion, it does not coincide with the opinion of the majority and may not coincide with yours.
We have been to Crimea many times, traveled far and wide both on buses and in our own car, brought here both friends and relatives, wrote dozens of articles, guidebooks and notes about it. Behind him is a great experience and understanding of how everything works on the peninsula. Therefore, the ridiculous lists of the most beautiful and interesting places in Crimea, wandering around the sites, the authors of which have never been to Crimea, we are simply shocked and plunged into a stupor. What kind of nonsense would the unfortunate guidebooks advise poor tourists!
To save you from the harmful influence of bad guides, we have compiled a list of boring, ugly and uninteresting sights of Crimea, which should be avoided. It is better to devote your time to other places - there are many beauties in the Crimea.
What to see in Crimea? Read our route to the most interesting places.
Swallow's Nest in Gaspra
The TOP interesting places of Crimea is usually crowned by the Swallow's Nest - a neo-Gothic palace, a symbol of the peninsula. Many consider him beautiful, but to us it seems ridiculous. Waste of time and money is not worth it. The entrance to the territory is free, inside - 250 rubles for 2 halls. Exhibitions are held there. Parking - 200 rubles (official and unofficial). Further - on foot along the long stairs. There are a lot of tourists. Rest in Gaspra →
Learn more about the Swallow's Nest.
Advice: If you decide to go, stop at the observation deck about halfway - there is the best view.
Khan's palace in Bakhchisarai
Another attraction of the Crimea far-fetched. We were there with an excursion, which was imposed when buying a ticket. The interiors are very modest, even poor, in contrast to the Ottoman palaces. The guide honestly said that many of the exhibits and interior items are not real - the palace was on fire, and everything was reconstructed in the 20th century. Since 2018, the palace has been under reconstruction, so many of the halls have been closed - presumably for 6 years. The ticket costs 250 rubles (300 - with a guided tour), plus you have to pay separately for admission to some premises.
Advice: In Bakhchisarai, instead of the palace, visit the cave cities of Chufut-Kale, Mangup-Kale and Tepe-Kermen and others, as well as the Karaite cemetery Balta-Tiimez (Iosafatov valley). The views from the cave cities are amazing!
Fortress Aluston in Alushta
This fortress is the most ridiculous sight we have ever been to. Causes only bewilderment. From the once imposing fortress, there is a tower and a fragment of the wall, to which, like mollusks, scary houses, garages and buildings of unknown purpose have stuck. Don't even waste your time on it - well, only if you have absolutely nothing to do.
Advice: Alushta is a boring and ugly city. Better take some time for nature and go to the Valley of Ghosts.
Mount Mithridates in Kerch
A mountain like a mountain with a classicist staircase (renovated since 2018) and mediocre sea and city views. There is still nothing to see: an obelisk, cannons, and a little further away excavations. When the necropolis hidden in the mountain is opened for tourists, it will be interesting to visit!
Advice: Do not come at noon - the sun is scorching and there are many sightseeing buses.
Sevastopol
The hero-city did not like it at all. Noisy, chaotic and uncomfortable, and almost all the sights are military. If you are not interested in battle topics, you should not visit.
Advice: Concentrate on the surroundings - there is a lot to see. Walk along the Sunny Trail to the Inzhir tract, admire the Fiolent and Vinogradny capes, visit Balaklava and the Submarine Museum - here it is surprisingly good.
Greek temple in the village of Laki
There used to be a wonderful sight in Crimea, authentic and keeping the memory of the past. I have long dreamed of seeing a dilapidated Greek temple with frescoes. It hurt to tears when, instead of romantic ruins, I saw an Orthodox replica, sparkling with gold and whiteness. There is no need to waste energy, time and gasoline - you have to drive 20 km to the temple, while part of the way is on a dirt road.
