Ukraine/Russia (disputed) – Crimea (Sevastopol, Simferopol)
I enquired about traveling to Crimea. A Russian visa is required and that needs a Letter of Invitation so I wrote Kozak Travel in Sevastopol. The reply was: Because of sanctions from the European Union to Russia and their support to the coup in Kiev, we can’t supply any touristic services at the moment. As soon as the sanctions are lifted we can be at your service again.
NOMAD MANIA Ukraine/Russia (disputed) – Crimea (Sevastopol, Simferopol)
World Heritage Sites; Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
Tentative WHS:
Astronomical Observatories of Ukraine (30/01/2008)
Bagçesaray Palace of the Crimean Khans (07/07/2003) (The Khans Palace)
Complex of the Sudak Fortress Monuments of the 6th – 16th c. (12/03/2007)
Cultural Landscape of “Cave Towns” of the Crimean Gothia (24/09/2012)
The historical surroundings of Crimean Khans’ capital in Bakhchysarai (24/09/2012)
Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes. From the Mediterranean to the Black Sea (16/09/2010)
Borders:
Crimea disputed (land border)
Crimea disputed (sea border/port)
XL: Arabatska Strylka/Syvash
Botanical Gardens: Nikita Botanical Garden (Nikitsky BG)
Waterfalls: Uchan-su
Caves: Marble Cave
Pedestrian Bridges: Crimea: Ai-petri Bridges
Railway, Metro, Funiculars, Cable Cars:
Ai-Petri Funicular (Crimea)
Yevpatoria Trams
Museums: Feodosia: Aivazovsky National Art Gallery
House Museums/Plantations: Stary Krym: Alexander Grin House Museum
Castles, Palaces, Forts:
Alupka: Vorontsov Palace
Chufut Kale
Haspra: The Swallow’s Nest castle (Sight)
Koreiz: Yusupov Palace
Livadiya: Livadia Palace (Crimea)
Massandra: Massandra Palace
Religious Temples: Crimea: Ozbek Han Mosque
Festivals: Genoese Helmet, Sudak
Experiences
Drink vodka with locals
Experience (at least) a night on a train
Play/hear balalaika
Taste Pelmeni
Taste Pirog
Taste Pirozhki
Wear an ushanka
YALTA
Railway, Metro, Funiculars, Cable Cars: Yalta-Gorka Cablecar
House Museums/Plantations: Yalta: Chekhov House and Museum
Lighthouses: Yalta Lighthouse
European Cities
EVPATORIA
KERCH
XL: Eastern Crimea (Kerch)
Castles, Palaces, Forts: Kerch Fortress
SEVASTOPOL
XL: Sevastopol
The Dark Side: Crimea: Balaklava
SIMFEROPOL
Airports: Simferopol (SIP)
Museums: Central Museum of Tavrida