Evpatoria: where to go, what to see? Attractions and entertainment in Evpatoria

Evpatoria is one of the sunniest places in the Western Crimea. Here it is seldom cloudy and almost does not rain. In the case of this small resort with the search for entertainment there are no problems. The city of Evpatoria is famous for its centuries-old history. Where to go, where to have fun, what places to visit? These questions are often asked by holidaymakers in various forums.

Entertainment in Evpatoria is not only pebble and sandy beaches or therapeutic lakes, but also excursions to historical places. It is difficult to find a place where a lot of temples of different religions would perfectly coexist on a small plot. A special attraction of the city are single-track trams, the route of which runs through the historical part of Evpatoria. There are practically no such ways on the territory of the former USSR.

City `s history

The history of the city is more than 25 centuries. The first settlement on this site was founded by the ancient Greeks from the city of Miletus, giving it the name Kerkinitida. Because of the constant invasions of the Scythian tribes, it was decided to apply for protection to the Pontian king named Mitridat VI Evpator, in honor of which the fortress of Evpator was built in the territory of the North-Western Crimea (the translation of this word means "born noble"). The Greco-Scythian fortification of Kara-Tobe is in an accessible place, near the city of Evpatoria, where everyone can go. It is located at: Evpatoria shosse, 2a.

In the XV century. In the place of Kerkinitida, a Turkish fortress was built, and the settlement was renamed Gözlów - according to one version, this word meant "the house of a hundred eyes", since lights were lit in the houses, which were visible from the shore. But the name of the town that turned into Kozlov turned into a cacophonous Catherine II, and in 1784 Gözlöv was renamed to Evpatoria. Deciding what to see in Evpatoria first, it is best to start with the route "Lesser Jerusalem" in the Old Town.

"Small Jerusalem"

One of the most popular excursions in the old part of the city of Evpatoria, where you need to go, is the route "Lesser Jerusalem". It includes a visit to the complex of temples of various religions: from the Juma Jami mosque to the Karaite kenass. Most recently, a new exposition opened on this route, the funds for which were collected from the sale of sightseeing tickets: a wall with a fresco depicting the visit of Emperor Nicholas II appeared on the centenary of the city's visit to the royal family.

Evpatoria: where to go with the child

Many go on holiday with children. A variety of entertainment for them offers a resort Evpatoria. Where to go with the child, so that children not only frolic, but also got some knowledge about nature? One of such places can become "Dinopark" on the street. Belinskogo, 3. Here you can see moving figures of giant dinosaurs, which will not leave indifferent any babies.

Evpatoria Dolphinarium is the largest on the Crimean territory. Previously, it was located in the spa zone on the territory of the spa, but is now in a new building. Dolphins of the bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, seals and lions participate in the performances, which perform various virtuosic numbers under the guidance of professional trainers. They are always happy to show their skills to the guests of the city of Evpatoria. Dolphinarium, whose operating mode is better to be specified in advance (the beginning of the sessions depends on the season), is located at: ul. Kievskaya str., 19/20. The dolphinarium has its own dolphin therapy base on Lake Donuzlav in the Lime Bay.

Water parks and attractions of the city

Aquarium in the park. Frunze is another interesting place to visit with a child. The interior is made in the form of a cave, besides fish, here live turtles, lizards and even a crocodile! In the park there are various attractions, as well as the "Glade of Fairy tales", beloved by local children, with many figures of classical and popular fairy-tale heroes. Near the park Frunze, on the street. Tokarev, 43, you can visit another popular amusement park, inside which there is an exhibition of animals. 10 km from Evpatoria is the largest in the Crimea water park "Banana Republic", and in the city on the Gorky Embankment - aquapark "Akvalend", which is built on the basis of the fairy tales of A.S. Pushkin.

A lot of interesting museums are rich in Evpatoria, where to go will be interesting not only to children, but also to adults:

• Local History Museum.
• House of wine.
• The house of the clown.
• Museum "Pirates of the Black Sea".
• Museum of the Crimean War.
• The Post Museum.
• Pharmacy Museum.
• The Black Sea Historical Museum.
• Museum of Heroes of Chernobyl.

Evpatoria: where to go in the evening

Central Park named after Frunze - the concentration of the night life of the city. Here are the best youth entertainment in Evpatoria:

• Malibu Club is one of the most visited complexes in the city. In this place, electronic and pop music sounds. Capacity - more than 3 thousand people.
• Nightclub "Europe" is considered the most prestigious local institution. It operates until the morning, is located at the intersection of Frunze Street and Gorky Embankment.
• "Amsterdam" is a club with face-control and a paid entrance.

There are many other establishments: Delmar, White, Papa, Moskafe, Cafe Lounge.

Center for Space Communications in Vitino Village

If all the places in the city are already worn out, and vacationers can not decide what to see in Evpatoria yet, you can advise visiting the nearby villages and villages. Vitino is a small urban village near Evpatoria, which is easy to reach. Here is the previously secreted Center for Space Communications. The place for its construction was chosen by no means by chance - on the site 250 days a year the sun shines, and there are no elevations that provided a reliable connection with the cosmos.

At the creation of the complex, unique technical solutions were used: the radio telescope ADU-1000 was designed for a minimum period by Sergey Pavlovich Korolev himself, for his building the tower of the decommissioned battleship Sevastopol, the support of the railway bridge and part of the submarine on which 8 mirrors were reinforced was used. Here was built the first in the history of the USSR Flight Control Center (NIP-16) and Yuri Gagarin worked. After the collapse of the Union, the facility was idle for a long time, but now it is open for excursions.

Settlement Mirny (spit South)

In 25 km from Evpatoria there is a settlement Mirny, near to which there is a plait Southern with infinite pure beaches and beautiful coves. On one side of the spit is the sea, and on the other - Lake Donuzlav. On its shore there is a summer residence of the cooperative "Neptune", in whose territory a supermarket was built. You can stay in a private house - many of them give up. But still it's better to get there by car, with a supply of food and water.

Very close to this place is the village of Popovka, where the famous Kazantip festival was held. Earlier Mirnyy settlement was closed and was not indicated on the maps because of the airfield of naval aviation that was there. On the Donuzlav Lake sentry, landing and rescue ships, submarines and even amphibious aircraft were based.

The village of Stormovoe

Between villages Mirny and Vitino there is a small village - Stormovoe, where you can visit an unusual museum called "Sea Curiosities". It is located at: ul. Lenin, 8. Here is a unique collection of artifacts that were found on the seabed. Among them, which is not! All kinds of sneakers, bottles, snags and even toys with ingrown shellfish and seaweed. The creators of the museum - the Lopatin family - will turn the usual excursion into a fabulous trip, which the children will surely like.

Here, not only they, but also adults will be able to learn a lot about plants and animals of the Black Sea, as well as environmental problems of the surrounding world. The museum hosts various master classes. The village of Stormovoe is a great place to relax. It is surrounded by three healing lakes and the cleanest warm sea. Also you can recommend the settlements Zaozernoe and Cozy, which are very close to Evpatoria. Here you can rent a private house or room in the guest house and enjoy a holiday on the seaside.