Charax

#93 among destinations in Ukraine

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Charax is the largest Roman military settlement excavated in the Crimea. It was sited on a four-hectare area at the western ridge of Ai-Todor, close to the modern tourist attraction of Swallow's Nest. ()

Local name: Харакс Coordinates: 44°25'42"N, 34°7'18"E

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CrimeaUkraine

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Charax – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Livadia Palace, Swallow's Nest, Ai-Petri, Uchan-su Waterfall.

2.9 miN
History museum, Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Livadia Palace, Livadiya
75 min walk • Nestled in the serene town of Livadiya, Crimea, the Livadia Palace is a monument of architectural beauty and historical significance. This picturesque palace, once the summer retreat of the Russian tsars, is now a magnet for tourists seeking a glimpse into the opulence...
~1960 ftNE
Forts and castles, Observation decks and towers, Architecture
Swallow's Nest
10 min walk • Perched atop the 40-meter high Aurora Cliff, overlooking the Black Sea, Swallow’s Nest is a decorative castle and an emblematic architectural marvel in Crimea, Ukraine. This Neo-Gothic structure, resembling a medieval knight’s castle, was built in 1912 by the...
3.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ai-Petri, Alupka
90 min walk • Ai-Petri is a peak in the Crimean Mountains. For administrative purposes it is in the Yalta municipality of Crimea. The name is of Greek origin, and translates as St. Peter.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Uchan-su Waterfall, Livadiya
120 min walk • Uchan-su, is a waterfall on the river Uchan-su on the southern slopes of the Crimean Mountains in Crimea. The name translates from the Crimean Tatar language for flying water. Uchan-su, the highest waterfall in Crimea, is a popular tourist attraction located 7 km from the city of Yalta halfway to Ai-Petri Mountain.
3.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Moorish revival architecture
Vorontsov Palace, Alupka
91 min walk • The Vorontsov Palace or the Alupka Palace is a historic palace situated at the foot of the Crimean Mountains near the town of Alupka in Crimea.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Daca "Kickine", Kurpaty
20 min walk • Dacha Kichkine - a dacha on the territory of the village of urban type Kurpati, Crimea.
4.4 miN
Museum
White Dacha, Yalta
114 min walk • The White Dacha, is the house that Anton Chekhov had built in Yalta and in which he wrote some of his greatest work. It is now a writer's house museum.
5.1 miNE
Church, Nikolay Krasnov
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Yalta
130 min walk • The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a cathedral in Yalta, Crimea, built in 1902, and designed by Nikolay Krasnov.
1.3 miW
Nikolay Krasnov, Palace, Moorish revival architecture
Dulber Palace, Gaspra
35 min walk • The Dulber Palace is a Moorish Revival palace designed by Nikolay Krasnov in Koreiz, near Yalta in Crimea.
2.1 miN
Locality
Oreanda
55 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Oreanda is home to several historical sites that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region. One of the most iconic landmarks is the Oreanda Palace, an architectural gem that dates back to the 19th century.