Crimea is rich in sights, in every corner of it there is a place where there is something to see: Sevastopol, Sudak , Kerch , Theodosia and others. In the western part of the Crimean Peninsula is a cozy town - Evpatoria. It is not only a resort where you rest, enjoying the coolness of the sea water and the beauty of the sunset. Evpatoria is a place where a curious tourist can face the antiquity, because its history is quite rich. Therefore, resting on the beaches of the Crimean city, select a day in order to see the sights of the city of Evpatoria.
Most tourists choose the route "Small Jerusalem", which will demonstrate in a short period of time architectural monuments related to different faiths.
Karaite Kenasy in Evpatoria
This is the name of the architectural temple complex. This structure was built about two hundred years ago and is a place of worship of Crimean Karaites, who honor the "Old Testament". The complex consists of the Big and Lesser Kenas - temples, connected by picturesque galleries, in which are located fountains, arcades, columns. In the decoration of the galleries, white marble, oak carvings, engraving of verses from the Old Testament in the Hebrew language were used.
Mosque of Juma-Jami in Evpatoria
One of the most famous not only in Evpatoria itself, but also in the Crimea, the attractions are located on the embankment of the city. It was built in the 16th century and is the only multi-domed mosque in Europe: around the huge dome are 12 smaller domes and two minarets up to 30 m high.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Evpatoria
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is a beautiful and second largest Orthodox church in the Crimea. It is located near the Juma-Jami mosque. The building was built from 1893 to 1899. on the site of a dilapidated Greek church. The majestic temple of Evpatoria - Nikolaevsky Cathedral - was built in Byzantine style: a huge dome 18 meters in diameter, crowned with a cross, bright decoration of walls, arches, three thrones.
Tekie dervishes in Evpatoria
This building is a unique monument of medieval Islamic architecture in Evpatoria. It was a place-monastery for wandering Muslim monks of dervishes, leading an ascetic way of life. This is reflected in the architecture: simple forms, lack of decorations. The complex is represented by a mosque with a minaret and an inn. The mosque has the shape of a dome octagon, surrounded by cells of dervishes.
Turkish baths in Evpatoria
Built baths (hamam) were back in the XVI century and were used until the 80-ies of the last century. The building is distinguished by simple forms, and also by grace. The walls and floors of the baths were decorated with marble. The Hamam consisted of a dressing room, a dressing room and the bath itself.
The Gözlöv Gate in Evpatoria
Before joining the Crimea to the Russian Empire, Evpatoria was called Gözlöv. The entrance to the city was guarded by the Gözlöv Gate, which was laid back in the 15th century. They managed to withstand the onslaught of Zaporozhye Cossacks, attacks during the Russian-Turkish wars. Now in the restored historical monument of architecture there are exhibitions and a museum, and also a cozy coffee house.
Museums of Evpatoria
You can get acquainted with the history of Evpatoria in a short period of time by visiting the Museum of Local Lore. There are exhibits reflecting the history of the city for all 2,5 thousand years of its existence: collections of weapons and coins, monuments of ancient Greek and Scythian cultures, ethnographic materials about the Crimean Tatars, Karaites, and also about the animal and plant world of the peninsula.
Quite recently in Evpatoria a new museum "Pirates of the Black Sea" was opened, the construction and interior decoration of which was made in a ship style. The museum is called upon to tell about the history of the sea brigands, their way of life. His exposition is represented by private collections of sailors' items, fragments of sunken ships, old coins, weapons.
Unfortunately, not all places of such a beautiful city of the Crimean peninsula are worth seeing. We hope that you will take time when visiting Evpatoria with its sights.