What to see in Anapa and its surroundings?

At the junction of the Taman steppes and foothills of the Caucasus, one of the most beautiful resort towns of the Black Sea coast of Russia - Anapa - is located. A curative mixture of sea, mountain and steppe air makes Anapa a unique resort. And this is an ancient city with an interesting history. For those who are interested in the question of what is recommended to see in Anapa and its surrounding areas, this article is suggested for reading.

Sights of Anapa and its surroundings

The resort zone of Anapa covers not only the city itself, but its surroundings, such as Djemet, Blagoveshchenskaya, Sukko, Bolshoy Utrish, Vityazevo . There are many interesting sights, each of which is worth a visit:

1. In the city there are many places in which you can make great photos, for example, to capture the monument "White Hat" at the main entrance to the beach or the beautiful "Ship" on the waterfront of Anapa. In the park named after the 30th anniversary of Victory there is an interesting attraction "House upside down". Anapa lighthouse is a favorite meeting place for citizens and visitors of the city.
2. In Anapa you need to see the museum of Gorgippia, which will be interesting to lovers of antiquity. It is named after the city of the same name, once located on the place where the modern Anapa is located. This place is considered to be the only museum in the whole of Russia excavated in the open air.
3. Near the museum there is a monument of Ottoman architecture called "Russian Gate" - the walls of a Turkish fortress, which was built in the distant 1783. The construction reminds of the valiant Russian soldiers who fought against the Turks.
4. On the other side of the museum is the Church of St.Onuphrius the Great - a bright architectural monument of the Kuban of the XIX century.
5. Anapa is an ancient city, the history of which is 25 centuries old. You can get acquainted with it in the local history museum of Anapa, where guides will tell you about the Russian-Turkish wars and the distant times of the Bosporus kingdom.
6. What interesting things can you see in the vicinity of Anapa in the summer? In the village of Sukko, located 13 kilometers from Anapa, it is worth to visit the fascinating knight tournament. It is held in a medieval castle, which is called the "Lion's Head". Lake Sukko attracts tourists with clean water. Its surroundings are listed in the Red Book, because here there are very rare species of cypresses, as well as other trees of the pre-glacial period. Near the lake Sukko grew an African village, in which interesting shows are held.
7. Another village, located 15 km from Anapa - Bolshoy Utrish - is famous for its dolphinarium in the sea lagoon. Here is the oldest lighthouse in the whole of Russia. It is worth visiting the Utrish Nature Reserve, many of whose flora are also listed in the Red Book. The purest air, filled with the smell of thyme, juniper and other phytoncides, is very useful for health. Here the Elomovsky key with healing water, which heals wounds, treats diseases of the intestines and stomach. Falling from a height of 18 m, this waterfall is the most beautiful in the vicinity of Anapa.
8. Visiting Anapa in July or August, you can visit the amazingly beautiful place - the valley of the lotuses, which blossom just at this time. It is located on the Taman peninsula near the Akhtanizovsky estuary near the village called Strelka. Magnificent lotuses - pink, blue and yellow - will leave you with the most delicious memories.
9. 50 kilometers from Anapa there is a factory of champagne wines Abrau Durso, where excursions with tasting are held. Nearby is the most picturesque and deepest Caucasus lake - Abrau.

As you can see, there are a lot of interesting sights, which, of course, you should see by visiting Anapa.