Sights of Yevpatoria - what to see for free

In addition to numerous paid entertainment and attractions in Yevpatoria, tourists can see many interesting and completely free attractions. So, for example, in the historical part of the city there is a whole quarter-the attraction "Little Jerusalem" at once with a lot of interesting places. Free of charge, you can walk or go to the salt lakes near Euptaoria, including the famous Saka Lake. Moreover, you can not only see these lakes, but also completely free to carry out cosmetic or therapeutic procedures with a unique therapeutic mud. Well, if you rest on your car, you can go to some more distant, but incredibly beautiful and interesting places on the tarkhankut Peninsula.

We tell you in detail about the most interesting free attractions that you can visit during your vacation in Yevpatoria:

Little Jerusalem or Old Town of Evpatoria

The Old Town of Evpatoria, formed by the former fortress town of Gezlev, was named "Little Jerusalem". Especially for tourists, a pedestrian tourist route with the same name has been developed here, and it is even included in the list of tourist routes recommended for visiting by the World Organization UNESCO. It includes temples of seven religious denominations, various architectural monuments and historical sites, many of which are unique. Learn more about "Little Jerusalem" and how to visit it here.

Pedestrian streets and promenade

In the area of beaches, part of Frunze Street, Duvanovsky Street, and the entire Gorky embankment are pedestrian zones. Here you can walk in the afternoon or in the evening, respectively, along them are concentrated entertainment, shops, shops and other tourist infrastructure. Frunze Street is mainly commercial, here in small shops and stalls are sold consumer souvenirs and goods for vacationers (swimsuits, sun beds, umbrellas, T-shirts, etc.). at the junction of Frunze streets and the embankment is the main entrance to the central beach and the main entertainment area for adults (restaurants, clubs, discos). Along the embankment there are mainly children's attractions, cafes and restaurants, "razlivayki" with draft wine and cognac. There is practically no entertainment on Duvanovsky Street, along it only local artists exhibit their works. Learn more about pedestrian streets and the embankment in Yevpatoria here.

Pump room with mineral water

On the pedestrian street Duvanovskaya there is a pump room with mineral water, which you can visit and drink water for free. Here, several types of medicinal and table water come from the taps, and you can drink it and take it with you in any reasonable quantities. But, of course, you need to remember to follow the rules so as not to harm your health. In general, it is recommended to use this therapeutic mineral water only as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor. If you do not have such an appointment, then first it is better to familiarize yourself with the information that is presented on the stands inside the pump room. So, it is not recommended to exceed a single and daily dose, follow the treatment regimen (it is indicated on the information plate and lasts 21 days). Well, there is no great point in taking a lot of mineral water with you, because it quickly loses its useful properties.

Light and music Fountain

There is a beautiful light and music Fountain at the end of Duvanovskaya Street in Lenin Square. In the evenings, with the arrival of darkness, multi-colored lighting and musical accompaniment are turned on. And next to the fountain is the original "bench", made in the form of the inscription "Evpatoria".

Wine museum

In fact, this is not a real museum, but only a shop and tasting room. But its interior is made in the form of a wine cellar and "decorated" with a small exhibition about the history of winemaking and modern wine production in Yevpatoria. Of course, you can not greatly expand your horizons here, but you can taste the wine and if you liked it, buy it. The product range is mainly economy class, prices are low. This is one of the few places in the city where you can taste real factory wines, and not fakes.

Museum-pharmacy

This museum can not be attributed to the place that must be visited, but if you walk in the area of the Old Town, you can go to this unusual operating Pharmacy-Museum. Yes, the pharmacy really works, and here you can buy medicines, and at the same time see several old exhibits. But this place is famous not for its few exhibits, but for the fact that the old building was built in 1897 by pharmacist A. I. Roffe on the site of another, the oldest pharmacy in Crimea, founded in 1823.

Museum-post office

Very close to the museum-pharmacy is another Museum of mail, and it is also located in the current post office No. 14. a small exposition is devoted to the history of postal communication "from the messenger to the Internet", as the mosaic loudly declares – one of the exhibits of the museum. Among the exhibits there are some really unique, in particular: ancient and very accurate postal scales, a postcard from 1914, etc. Also from here you can send a postcard to your home or family as a souvenir.

Juma Jami Mosque (Khan Jami)

This is the main mosque in Yevpatoria and at the same time a monument of cultural heritage of federal significance. Its construction began in 1552, when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire and was called Gozlev (Gozlev). For many years, the mosque was used for its intended purpose, but even in Soviet times it was not closed and left only as a cultural monument. In 1985, the building was completely restored and again handed over to the faithful, and today it is a functioning religious object. Since the mosque is active, when visiting it, you should adhere to the rules: do not make noise and do not swear, be dressed appropriately. If you are not dressed according to the rules, at the entrance you will be offered to dress in robes and hijabs. Read more about the Juma Jami Mosque here.

Temple of the Holy Prophet Elijah

This is a functioning Christian church, built in the period from 1911 to 1916 on the initiative and with the money of the Greek diaspora of Yevpatoria. Like most religious sites, during the years of Soviet rule, the temple was not used for its intended purpose, namely, a gym worked here.

For tourists, the temple is interesting as one of the significant architectural attractions.

Yegiya-Kapai Synagogue

It is a functioning synagogue and at the same time a religious monument of history and culture. There is also a Jewish cultural and ethnographic center with handicraft production, and nearby there is a cafe-museum "Yoskin Kot". Perhaps the most interesting thing for tourists and believers here is the "Wailing Wall". Next to the wall, you can write a note with a wish and stick it in a crack between the masonry, from where it will then be delivered to Jerusalem to The Wailing Wall. And in the souvenir shop at the synagogue you can buy a red thread from Jerusalem. Read more about the Yegiya Kapai synagogue and photos here.

St. Nicholas Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral is the second largest and largest church in the Crimea, it can accommodate up to 2000 people. The construction of the cathedral was started in 1893, but due to lack of money it was opened only in 1899. Dengin construction was collected for two years, a considerable amount was allocated by Emperor Alexander III. In Soviet times, the cathedral was used for other purposes, and even almost was blown up during the Great Patriotic War. But the order to destroy the temple did not have time to execute, and surprisingly, the Germans who captured the city saved him.

The cathedral is a unique monument of temple architecture, and is open to the public not only as a religious building, but also as an architectural landmark. From above, the structure is an octagon, inside there are three Thrones: the central one is in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra, to the right of it is the throne of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky. The left small throne is dedicated to the Apostle James Zebedee.

St. Nicholas Armenian Church

The Armenian Church of St. Nicholas (Surb Nikogayos) was founded in 1817. It was built for a long time, almost 40 years, due to lack of funds. It is interesting for its architecture in the traditions of mixed Armenian and Russian classicism. Unfortunately, the original architecture has survived little, but the main features remain. In the 80s of the last century, the church was almost destroyed, but the temple survived and recently underwent a serious reconstruction. Today it looks like new, but some historical elements still managed to be preserved. Surb Nikogayos is included in the tourist route "Little Jerusalem", and it is recommended to visit with a guide. Read more about the Armenian Church of St. Nicholas here.

Gozlev gate

The gozlev gate in the 15th century served as the eastern entrance of the fortress wall of the city of Gozlev (Kezlev). They are also known as the gate of the wood Bazaar (Odun-kapusu Bazaar), because just outside the gate there was a bazaar where firewood was sold, which was rare in the local Steppe area. This is the only surviving of the five fortress city gates.Today there is a museum (cultural center) and an ethno-cafe of Tatar cuisine with a coffee shop. Read more about the Gozlev gate here.

Tahtali-Jami Mosque

Takhtali-Jami means "wooden mosque". Indeed, this mosque will not impress you with architectural delights, it is very simple both from the outside and from the inside, and at first glance most tourists will not even determine that this is a mosque. It is interesting because it was built in the 19th century, and now it is located in the courtyard of a private house. Access inside is possible only with the permission of the owners of the House.

Merchant synagogue

The merchant synagogue is located next to the Gozlevsky (eastern) gate, and, frankly, now it can only be called a landmark with a big stretch. It was once the city's main synagogue, but today its buildings are a rather sad sight. Ego was rebuilt many times during the years of Soviet power, when it was used as a warehouse building of the brewery, and at the moment almost nothing remains of the original temple building, and the first floor is generally used as an electrical substation. Nevertheless, this place is historically significant and its reconstruction is planned. Today, the synagogue can be viewed while walking around Little Jerusalem and when inspecting the eastern gate.

Duvan's House

Duvan's House is an architectural landmark, one of the most beautiful. This house was built by an outstanding figure, mayor and philanthropist, Semyon Ezrovich Duvan in 1908. It was thanks to him that Evpatoria from a simple provincial town became a resort city.

The house was built only two years, from 1906 to 1908. Made in Art Nouveau style. After the delivery of the house, his apartments were rented out, as, however, happens today. At the moment, this is an ordinary residential building, and you can even rent an apartment and live in it during your vacation. As a tourist attraction, the House of Duvan can be viewed from the outside during a walk through the "Little Jerusalem".

Memorial monument "Krasnaya Gorka"

The memorial monument "Krasnaya Gorka" is perhaps the most memorable and saddest place in Yevpatoria. At least 12,560 civilians were shot at this place during the Great Patriotic War. Yevpatoria was one of the first cities captured by the Nazis in the Crimea, and they began brutal reprisals against local residents in November 1941. The bodies of the executed were dumped into an anti-tank ditch. Executions continued until the spring of 1944, when the city was liberated by the Red Army. Read more about the monument "Krasnaya Gorka" here.

Monument to the plumber "giving life"

There are a lot of monuments in Yevpatoria, including famous people. But the monument to the plumber is one of the most unusual. In total, there are hardly a dozen monuments dedicated to plumbers in Russia. And such, which are presented in the form of a plumber in full growth, and at all units. One of these is just in Yevpatoria. And at the time of the actual ownership of the peninsula to Ukraine, it was the only such monument in the country. As soon as he appeared, he immediately became the subject of jokes and ridicule, since the half-naked muscular torso of a bronze plumber is directly opposite the windows of the women's clinic building. The name of the monument "to The Giver of life" in this context sounds very funny.

Moynak Lake

The lake with therapeutic mud is located on the outskirts of Yevpatoria-Moynakskoye or simply Moynaki. It was thanks to him that Evpatoria gained fame as a balneological hospital and began to develop as a resort. The therapeutic mud of Moynak was so effective that even the Germans during World War II exported it in large quantities to their hospitals. But, unfortunately, today the healing effect has greatly decreased due to desalination of water as a result of human action, as well as for natural reasons (fresh Springs). Black mud ceased to be used as a treatment, the mud clinic was closed. Locals and tourists still believe in the healing properties of mud and use it for self-treatment, and perhaps it really has some effect. Read more about Moynak Lake and how to treat its mud here.

Sasyk-Sivash Lake

Sasyk-Sivash Lake is interesting for three reasons. The first is the largest lake in the Crimea and one of the most picturesque, because in good weather in its waters you can see a beautiful pink shade. Another reason is that you can swim in the lake. And finally, the third reason to come to the lake – its healing black mud. And although experts do not recommend taking mud procedures on their own, here you can often see vacationers smeared with soot-black mud. If you also decide to try self-medication, at least read the article "Therapeutic mud of the Crimea". Learn more about Lake Sasyk-Sivash here.

Saka Lake

Among all the lakes in the vicinity of Evpatoria, Sakskoye is the most "therapeutic". Its black healing mud mud is officially considered curative, and even more effective than the mud of the world-famous Dead Sea. On the shores of the city of Saki, to which the lake belongs, there are several mud baths with qualified medical personnel who use this gift of nature for therapeutic and recreational purposes. However, local residents and tourists constantly and with pleasure visit the shores of Lake Saka for independent mud procedures for free. Read more about the Saka lake here.

Cape and Peninsula Tarkhankut

Tarkhankut is one of the largest and most beautiful natural attractions of the Crimea. On the peninsula you can see the picturesque coastal landscapes, which stretch for almost 10 kilometers. Of course, Tarkhankut does not belong to Yevpatoria at all, because it is more than 100 kilometers away from here. But it is advisable to visit it for one day on your transport or go with an excursion. Therefore, we include Tarkhankut in one of the places that are definitely worth visiting during your vacation, especially since it is completely free if you go on your own. Learn more about Tarhankut and how to visit it here.

Settlement "Chaika" in Zaozernoye

It is the ruins of a Greco-Scythian settlement founded around the middle of the 4th century BC by Chersonesos. In the middle of the 2nd century. captured by the Scythians and existed until the middle of the first century AD. It was discovered in 1959, and since then archaeological excavations have been conducted there. Many of the artifacts found here are on display at Local History Museum of Yevpatoria.

Today, the settlement is a complex of ruins, which for most tourists are perceived simply as a pile of geometrically arranged stones. Indeed, for the most part there is nothing to see here: there are no buildings and artifacts here, there are only outlines of buildings made of stones among bushes and trees. Unfortunately, the ruins are not protected in any way in the period between excavations, and are gradually destroyed by tourists and locals. Read more about the settlement "Seagull" here.