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Yalta[1] (Ukrainian and Russian: Ялта) is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Yalta Municipality, one of the regions within Crimea.
Yalta, city, Crimea, southern Ukraine. It faces the Black Sea on the southern shore of the Crimean Peninsula. Settlement on the site dates from prehistoric times, but modern Yalta developed only in the early 19th century, becoming a town in 1838.
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Yalta is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. Yalta has about 77,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
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Yalta is a kitschy place, with heritage going back to the 19th century and its use as an exclusive sanatorium and also to communist-era mass tourism. Today mass tourism still sustains the city, which is understandable given its beautiful surroundings and proximity to many of Crimea's major sights. Summer sees the city inundated with mainly Russian ...
Simferopol is Crimea's main transport hub. From Simferopol the world's longest trolleybus route wends a scenic way to Yalta via Alushtafor around 3 hours. The quality of the trolley buses varies. While the old Soviet ones may look retro-cool, consider waiting for one of the more modern, less characterful but more comfortable ones. Minibuses are fas...
A decent network of cheap minibuses connects the centre of town and the outlying areas. Pay either when you board or when you get off: this can be slightly confusing at times! Taxis are everywhere; some are genuine, and some are just people offering you a ride for a fare. Speaking English means the fare goes up, but it is still very reasonable, so ...
Most of the sights are some way out of town and will require a bus, boat or taxi to reach. However, within the town you can see: 1. 44.49547234.1641721 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (where Krasnova Ulitsa and Morskaya Ulitsa meet Sadova Bulitsya). A 1902 Orthodox cathedral in the traditional style.(updated Feb 2022) 2. 44.5012734.165162 Armenian Churc...
Walk The Tsar's Path (Tsarskaya Tropa, Russian: Царская тропа; also called the Solnechnaya Tropa, Russian: Солнечная тропа) that runs for 6 km from the Livadia Palace to the castle-like former coastal home of Prince A. N. Golitsyn, a friend of Alexander I, now the Yasnaya Polyana resort. Minibus 26 will take you back to Yalta. The path keeps a very...
Foreign bank debit and credit cards can be tricky to use at ATMs and banks, cash will likely be needed. Exchange offices are plentiful and exchange rates are pretty good. All areas of Crimea are famous for their red onions. It is said that they used to be much sweeter than they are now, but they are still a delicacy that are quite expensive elsewhe...
There are several very nice little cafes at the main market (Ovoshnoi Rynok). They are not expensive, and are cleaner and serve fresher food than many in other areas. They have quite a good selection of food and it is well prepared. Best though to only eat hotfood, for safety's sake. Try shopping in the many markets for local produce. There are gre...
There's a nice cafe just over the little bridge at the port. You need to enter a building and go to the highest floor to reach it. It's not something most people dare, but if you do it you're rewar...
Summer sees the city inundated with tourists and there is are lots of apartments and hotels available. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes but do not expect Western standards most of the time. However, do not judge an apartment by its outside: many decent places are housed in pretty shabby looking buildings. Prices vary and are dependent upon t...
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A free wifi network covers the central area and waterfront. Places with wifi abound but wifi combined with sea view, decent coffee, power outlets and toilets is surprisingly hard to find. One option is: 1. Geneva Club-Cafe, 33 Ulitsa Naberezhnaya (On the waterfront promenade near the big boat-shaped restaurant), ☏ +7 918 343-00-33. Daily 10:00-01:00. Standard modern Russian-style coffee house (i.e. gaudy decor, smokey, loud music but othewise comfortable). There's also a few internet cafes. T...
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The main post office is next to the Lenin statue at the eastern end of the waterfront promenade.
Yalta has been the most popular tourist destination in Crimea for many years. It is not without reason that it is called the resort capital of the peninsula. It attracts guests not only with cozy beaches, but also with gorgeous landscapes and famous sights.
Yalta, spread out on the southern coast of the Crimea, is the most popular city of the peninsula, and it proudly carries the epithet “capital of Crimean resorts.” The unique combination of natural beauty, endless sea, splendid beaches, and abundance of tremendous architectural and historical sights, have all played a part in elevating this ...
Yalta (Ukrainian and Russian: Я́лта) is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. Yalta is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, and is thought to be part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. In 2014, 76,746 people lived there.
