Viking village in Crimea: features and location

Viking Cinema Park is a place that is difficult to compare with anything. A unique object, which today has become another attractive travel destination in the Crimea. This is not just an attraction, theater or amusement park, but a cultural and historical complex that has no analogues. Tourists go to the peninsula not only to see the legendary historical sites. They are witnessing the popularization of new, modern, unique. Such is the Viking village.

Attracted by the name itself - film park. This is one of the largest European film parks. What does the movie have to do with it? The object is associated with the sensational historical films “Viking”, in the main role of which Danila Kozlovsky starred.

Even skeptics, even before watching, condemning the very idea of ​​making a film about Prince Vladimir and the baptism of Russia, still watched a movie - it was interesting to know how realistic the creators of really old times would show.

The work on the blockbuster of Andrei Kravchuk was long: 7 years of shooting took place (along with preparation for the process). Part of the scenes was shot in the Crimea.

All buildings required historical accuracy: a group of historians oversaw their creation. This was not just for realism - the authors wanted to show how and where the people of that time lived. To make the world of painting come to life, the creators of the project studied not only dozens, but hundreds of scientific works, studied museum collections in Pskov, Novgorod, Kiev, as well as national museums in Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark.

The film was shot in several places: at the Glavkino studio (Moscow region), in the steppes near Simferopol, at the Belogorsk reservoir (also in the Crimea). The director himself, regarding the choice of filming in Crimea, said that the film crew needed large natural sites with beautiful views, and the nature of Crimea was ideal for this.

In the Crimea, 30 kilometers from Simferopol, a city of the past was built. Literally in an open field in the Kizil-Koba valley on six hectares there is an art object that is interesting for adults and children. By the way, if you are going to the famous Crimean waterfall Su-Uchkhan, then it’s worth nothing to go to the Viking village, all this is nearby.

From Simferopol from any station buses or trolleybuses go here: choose the direction "Simferopol-Alushta", stop "Red Caves" (another name is "Stadium"). Cross the road, and there you will find signs. From Alushta, the path will be the opposite.

The object is rightly called the cultural-historical center: it more than illustratively tells about the history of Russia, and the basis of these stories is the oldest surviving chronicle code “The Tale of Bygone Years”.

The Viking Village recreates the events of 862 and subsequent years: the calling of the Varangians, the parish of the Rurikovich, the Baptism of Russia. Habits, customs, crafts, games of the people who inhabited the territory of Russia in the IX-XI centuries are presented here. In this place, historical vacation merges with adventure. Everyone here will find something for their interests.

A varied program awaits visitors:

• historical tour of the medieval city;
• theatrical battles;
• visit to the water mill;
• more than five dozen structures and objects that are made in the style of architecture of the early Middle Ages;
• contact zoo, where many pets can even be stroked;
• participation in quests;
• visit to the Honey House of Prince Vladimir.

Evening programs from daytime can differ in the organization of a fire show, a big fire, an assault on the gates and the capture of the city (theatrical, of course).

Many excursions are organized as an exciting history lesson with a complete immersion in the era. The fortress gates and the stockade hide the house of the king, an authentic market, the homes of artisans, a forge, an armory, a shooting range. Those who wish can try on Viking armor, they can even throw a spear. Particularly brave ones fight on battle axes, shoot from a bow. Finally, you can visit the medieval restaurant and feed the whole family.

A day in the park begins unusually and continues according to an exciting scenario. Only approaching the park, you already notice the roofs of buildings and the tops of watchtowers, overcome an authentic wooden bridge, and outside the gate you are met by staff. Previously, visitors who bought a ticket received a bag of pebbles (local currency), now this notion has been replaced with a traditional ruble payment.

You will have a map with which you can explore the Borg. The card is on the back of the ticket: it is detailed and understandable. But if an independent tour does not appeal to you, you can go for a walk with a guide and listen to an interesting story by a professional. If you feel that you are not so strong in history to understand what kind of objects are in front of you, it is better to turn to a guide.

But there is something to learn: how did the Vikings live, what was their life like? How were houses built? What did the wives and children of the Vikings do? And after the tour you can walk around the territory yourself, take photos and videos as a keepsake.You will surely like the fisherman’s house and patio, the wood carving house, and the tanning house.

All these objects are beautiful as the keepers of ancient crafts, many of which are actively reviving today, gaining a new life. The grove, church and stands are also interesting places to visit. What about a bakery? What about pottery? Here is a really gorgeous reconstruction of an ancient village.

Some potential guests would love to see the recreated Viking village, but it’s even more interesting for them to feel like the ancient warriors. And in a movie park it’s real - what does it cost to wear Viking armor? You already want to settle down and show your daring. And the ways to demonstrate it right in front of you: archery competitions are gambling and really help you show your strength. Or, perhaps, you have long dreamed of trying in action a device resembling a catapult?

And visitors can also try throwing knives, shooting slingshots, and strength games. For less decisive, but still not content with a theoretical tour, a master class in combat will be held. Girls can join in the manufacture of ancient puppet motanks.

Those who are prone to mysticism should go into the house of the predictor. But even if such prejudices are unusual for you, it’s still interesting to listen to the ancient sage.

The kitchen is also interesting for guests. They serve dishes that fit into the concept of a Viking village.

Consider the menu with examples.

• Chowder of Varangian cuisine. Ancient warriors loved to warm themselves with a hot yushka of three kinds of fish, the dish was cooked on an open fire. The restaurant offers tasting yushka in zander, perch, ruff with carrots and fresh herbs. Or, for example, geyvon, this is a festive soup, which the Tiberians treated to know. Light quail broth with lentils and tomatoes will appeal to those who do not like very hearty first courses. But utgard is a mushroom mushroom cooked on the meat of domestic chicken.
• Byzantine cuisine. In this section, dishes are included in the history of cooking. For example, lycos is a famous Greek soup where meat, noodles and greens are combined in the best way possible. Or Aegir’s ear - the most fragrant, fragrant soup that you want to eat to the last drop.
• Salads. “Greek”, “Byzantine”, “Odyssey”, “Poseidon”, “Kronos”, “Siren” - these are the only names!

But not only food will remain a gastronomic experience after visiting the cinema park. In the shop you can buy Crimean herbs and teas that will warm you at home as the best fragrant reminder of the peninsula. Numerous souvenirs are sold in trading shops, and you can make a talisman in the pottery workshop.

Today, various festivals, festivals, corporate parties, photo shoots take place on the territory of the cinema park. Festivities are organized here, Maslenitsa takes place on a grand scale in this territory.

An adult ticket costs 650 rubles, a child ticket 450, children under five are free of charge.

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