"Swallow's Nest". How to get there by car to Yalta Castle

So, you decided to have a rest in the domestic resort, namely in the Crimea. This is a great idea. Our resort is unique in that the peninsula can rest on the seashore and in the mountains, and tourists will have many occasions to visit certain historical areas. They include the castle called "Swallow's Nest". "How do I get there by car?" You ask. The answer to this question will be below - in our article.

Historical reference

"Swallow's Nest" - this is an amazing and fabulous castle, ranked among the monuments of architecture and national history. The palace is considered one of the main symbols of the Crimean peninsula.

The first structure in this place was on a rock, or rather at Cape Ai-Todor, around 1877-1878. The building had several owners. One master was replaced by another. And in the end, the "Swallow's Nest" was acquired by German industrialist Baron Steingel. Thanks to this person, the building acquired its present appearance in 1912, it was built according to the sketches of the sculptor and engineer Leonid Sherwood.

Serious transformations in the life of the castle

In 1927, a serious earthquake occurred on the south side of the peninsula. As a result, part of the rock on which the "Nest" stands, collapsed into the waters of the Black Sea. The base of the mountain massif, where the castle rises, has cracked. What threatened the collapse of the whole building. In this position, the castle was 41 years old - until 1968. That year, carried out repairs. Under the castle, a monolithic slab was brought up, and also masters installed anti-seismic belts.

Today there is a restaurant in the building with the same name - "Swallow's Nest".

How to get by car to this magnificent place ?! The question is simple, but about everything in order. There are different routes to this place. You can go by car, bus, trolley and even on a boat! The last option is the most unusual and even romantic ...

"Swallow's Nest": how to get there by car?

If you are planning a holiday with young children, it is best to go on a four-wheeler transport. Children and teenagers will also be interested to visit the palace, if the day before you tell them a fairy tale about a beautiful princess and a brave knight. Therefore, boldly go to "Swallow's Nest" (Crimea).

How to get there by car? Everything is very simple. If you stayed in the hero-city of Sevastopol or other settlements such as Alushta, Alupka or Gaspra, then you need to go to the castle along the south-shore highway, which connects Sevastopol and Yalta. On the way you will find the pointer "PGT. Gaspra, you turn to the side closer to the sea. Go down to the Sevastopol highway. And then it's still easier - you drive in the direction of the sign "Swallow's Nest".

How to get there by car from Yalta? And then you again go to the same Sevastopol highway from Yuzhnoberezhny. And you can drive along the winding streets of the city of Yalta. On the highway you can get from the street Kommunarov or Blucher. On the highway, move to Oreanda, from this stop you go to Alupkinskoye highway. From this route you can enjoy a stunning view of the site where the castle stands. Therefore, you can not pass by. Approximately in this place you leave your transport, as it is not possible to leave the car closer. Further you pass through the dispensary under the name "Pearl".

Wherever you stay, keep a purse with you, as near the castle you have to lay out the rubles for climbing the steps to the top of the rock.

What's next?

So, before you "Swallow's Nest". How to get there by car - you also know. What to do on the spot? Go to the ticket office to buy a ticket! For adults, it will cost 200 rubles. For children a discount of 50% is provided. The ticket price for a young visitor is 100 rubles. This rate applies to students and pensioners, subject to the availability of documents confirming this status. The castle is open to visitors from 10 am to 19 pm. The territory of the palace closes two hours later - 21:00.

It is worth remembering that on the territory of the Crimean peninsula there are a large number of historical places and cities that must be visited. It can be:

• Livadia Palace;
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden ;
• The Khan's Palace;
• Uspensky Monastery (cave) ;
• Villa Kichkine;
• Sevastopol;
• Enikale;
• Karasan;
• Yalta;
• Swallow's Nest.

How to get there by car - now you know. You can rely entirely on modern digital technology, but it's best to have a paper map or an atlas of our roads!