Feodosiya – Land of Mud Baths
Situated along the coast of the Black Sea, in Ukraine, this port and resort city is famous for its rich history. Located on the ancient site of “Theodosia” of the Greek colonists, the city has been ruled by an array of rulers belonging to various empires. It has been under the rule of Khazars, Mongols, Kipchaks, Byzantine and Russians. The city is replete with mineral springs, mud baths, beaches and resorts. The city was named Feodosiya by the Russians. Located on the shores of the bay of Feodosiya, the city filled with ancient fortresses, architecture and remnants of rich history.
Feodosiya Crimea, Panorama
Feodosiya is one of a port and resort cities in Crimea, which is located on the Black Sea coast, in Ukraine. The city is also called ‘Theodosia’. Founded as ‘Theodosia’ by Greek colonists in sixth century B.C., the land has many agricultural lands. It was under the domination of Khazars, Byzantine and Kipchaks. It was ruled by Mongols in the thirteenth century.
Feodosiya, Black Sea
This city, located on the Crimean peninsula occupies the site of the ancient Theodosia. The city was destroyed in the fourth century A.D, by the Huns. The hitherto insignificant village came to limelight after the arrival of the Genoese, which arrived in the thirteenth century. The city flourished as a trade colony and monopolized the Black Sea commerce scene. The city was called Caffa or Kaffa, under their rule. It served as an administrative centre and chief port along the Black Sea coast. It was conquered by the Crimean Khanate in 1475 and remained under their control till Russia’s annexation of the city in 1783. It was named Feodosiya by the Russians.
Feodosiya, Crimea 2009
The remnants of the Genoese rule still remain in the city. The expansion of the Russian Empire resulted in the cessation of the Ottoman Empire’s control. The city was captured by the Nazi forces, during the Second World War In the year 1954, came under the control of the Ukrainian SSR along with the rest of Crimea.
Feodosiya is one of the most popular resort cities in Crimea and it houses a population of 85,000 people. Feodosiya is filled with mineral springs, mud baths, beaches and rest homes. The economy of the city is dependent on agriculture, fisheries, tourism and local industries that are inclusive of fishing, brewing and canning industries. The population of the city consists of a majority of Russians. The town is world renowned as the birthplace of the Russian Aviation and the mountain, “planernaya” is still used as a venue by the para-gliders.
Feodosiya Photo
The city is situated on the shores of the bay of Feodosiya. The city was a significant slave trade market during the sixteenth and the seventeenth century. It is also famous for the historical and architectural monuments housed in Feodosiya. The Armenian Church of Archangels Mykhail and Havryil is a significant structure built in Armenian style of architecture. Genoese fortress, located in the northern part of Feodosiya is the citadel of ancient city’s fortifications. The Tower of Klyment and Krisko, Church of Ioann Predtecha, St. Ioan Bohoslov and St. Stefan are all important constituents of the Fortress.
Feodosiya Fortress
The city’s natural resources, fortresses, towers, architecture and architectural remnants make the city unique. The opulent history and the cultural influences exerted by various empires on the city, architectural brilliance, present of resorts and ports make the city a prominent destination of tourists from all over the world, who need a glimpse of the remnants of history.