Overview of Crimea fortresses

The unique climatic conditions and the favorable location of the Crimean peninsula have always attracted the attention of many peoples. At different periods of development, Scythians, Romans, Greeks, Sarmatians and many other nations lived on its territory. All of them left traces of their influence on the culture of Crimea.

But of particular interest are the fortresses that previously performed protective functions on the peninsula, and today they amaze with their beauty, power and skill. The list of ancient fortifications is long, each object has special characteristics.

Sudak is known not only as a resort, but also as a city with many attractions. Most of all tourists are attracted by the Genoese fortress, which rose on Mount Krepostnaya, even taking into account the fact that little has been left of it. Today you can observe only parts of this huge and magnificent structure: the main gate and 12 towers, the ruins of the barracks, a mosque and a Christian temple, storage rooms.

The authorship of this building is attributed to the Italian colonists due to the presence of inscriptions in Latin. On the walls are the dates of the construction and a description of the ambassadors who governed the ambassadors at that time.

On the shores of the Gulf of Feodosia you can see a powerful structure, which at one time protected the vast possessions of the Genoese - Kafu.For its construction, rocks were used that were mined on the peninsula. This place was fully adapted for living.

In the Middle Ages, the peninsula became a colony of Genoa. These people during their "reign" build fortifications to defend themselves against raids by nomadic peoples.

On the territory of Sevastopol, scientists constantly find evidence of the residence of ancient Taurica. One of the main “exhibits” is a medieval fortress, which is located on the top and slopes of the mountains.

This architectural structure arose as a result of the struggle between the Genoese and theodorites. To protect important trade routes and residents from attacks by enemies, the Genoese constantly strengthened the fortress.

In the Alushta district in the city center, the Funa Fortress is located, which occupies only half a hectare. The structure is almost destroyed due to wars, constant attacks by the Ottoman Empire and earthquakes. Another collapse left only the ruins of the church and a pile of stone blocks. The inhabitants left its walls because they could no longer put up with the constant onslaught of enemies and brutal cataclysms.

This building belongs to the Byzantine buildings of the VI century. Today it is “represented” by the remains of towers and the ruins of some walls. The constant attacks of enemies destroyed her building. Initially, trade was made in this fortress. But after the trade had dried up, rains and winds continued to destroy it. Of particular interest cave monastery a huge number of tourists and students studying in the archaeological direction want to look at it.

On the Kerch Peninsula, not far from the narrow sea passage, a fortress created by the Ottoman Empire rises. It was built to withstand the passage of Russian ships along the Black and Azov Seas.

This Crimean fortress for a long time guarded the inhabitants with its powerful walls. Not every tourist can get to this beauty, because the road to it is dilapidated. But those who overcome this path will be able to see the remains of a medieval city. You can inspect the fortress only in good weather, because during the non-flying period, excursions are not conducted. The rock on which the structure is located is practically inaccessible.

The medieval fortress, which is located in the Crimea. The tower with a domed ceiling and the remains of fresco paintings has been preserved. There are suggestions that a chapel was built on the top floor. It functions as an open-air museum.

Located 4 km from the village of Veseloe. It is the ruins of an ancient monument. A large part of the monument was opened, as a result of which restoration work is being carried out on the fortress. It is a 5-coal structure. A beautiful view of the sea is revealed from the height of the fortress.

The only Tatar-Turkish fortress on the Azov coast of Crimea. It is characterized by an octagonal shape around the perimeter, surrounded by a deep moat. There is a legend about the existence of an underground passage to the Sea of ​​Azov. However, scientists did not find any dungeons. It is believed that this structure was supposed to protect against uninvited visits of the Cossacks and Kalmyks.

Ak-Kaya or the White Rock is located near the village of the same name. It is a vertical rock wall of white color. At the bottom, weathering products are formed - screes, bulk rocks. The rock has always attracted attention. And repeatedly "appeared" in films.

The fortress, which was elevated by the Byzantine masters. It has the shape of an irregular quadrangle with three towers.It has thick walls of 2-3 meters. After the Byzantines left the fortress, it constantly changed owners. After the attack, the Turks were destroyed by fire. Restoration work was not carried out.

Roman military camp located at Cape Ai-Todor. It’s possible that the name Haraks is this is not the name of the fortress itself, but only a “description” of the specifics of the settlement. The construction is located on a hill and consists of two rows of walls from the north and a natural fortification in the form of a cliff from the south. Research is still ongoing.

All presented fortifications are historical monuments that are protected by international organizations. Therefore, they pay a lot of attention: they carry out restoration work, protect from the negative manifestation of the environment, as well as from vandals.

Archaeologists always have the opportunity to excavate to discover the ancient settlements of Taurica. They are available for inspection by tourists. Many of them are points of excursion routes.

Next, see an overview of the Sudak fortress.