Archive for February, 2009

Detailed map of Crimea

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

While the City of Sevastopol is located on the Crimean peninsula, it is administratively separate from the rest of Crimea and is one of two special municipalities of Ukraine.

Alushta – Ideal Recreation Resort

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Alushta is a prominent resort town in Crimea, Ukraine, which had its foundation founded in the 6th century CE by Emperor Justinian. The significant town is situated on the Black Sea, that is on the road from Gurzuf to Sudak, if you ever vist you will find it, in addition to on the Crimean Trolleybus [...]

Excursions in Crimea

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Crimea, in the history of the world deserves special mention, having a rich history, the remains of which you can see in the present day. There is the presence of the Greek ruins at Xersones, the Geonese fortress of Sudak, the cave towns of Bakhchisarai, the Livadia palace; where Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill carved up [...]

Evpatoriya – Haven of Health Resorts

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Evpatoriya is an important Ukrainian Black Sea port. It is also a famous rail hub and a town filled with health resorts. Evpatoriya is popular for its medical mud and springs of thermal mineral water. The city is situated on the place, where the ancient and illustrious Greek settlement of Kerkinitida. The city was named [...]