Royal Kurgan, Kerch

Name: Royal Kurgan
Address: Kerch, Ukraine

#6 among attractions in Kerch

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The Royal Kurgan or Tsarskiy Kurgan from the 4th century BC, is one of the most impressive tumuli of the eastern Crimea. The burial barrow is located in the present-day Kerch, which developed out of the ancient Greek town Panticapaeum founded by Miletus. ()

Local name: Царський курган Coordinates: 45°22'26"N, 36°31'34"E

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Royal Kurgan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St John the Baptist, Mount Mithridat, Yeni-Kale, Yeni Kale Lighthouse.

2.9 miSW
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Kerch
74 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Kerch, Ukraine, the Church of St John the Baptist stands as a testament to the region's rich religious heritage. This sacred site, though less known than many of its contemporaries, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the spiritual...
3.2 miSW
Scenic hill with a staircase to the top
Mount Mithridat, Kerch
82 min walk • Mount Mithridat stands as a prominent landmark in the historic city of Kerch, located on the eastern edge of the Crimean Peninsula. This hill, rich in history and legend, offers visitors a chance to step back in time and witness the crossroads of various cultures that...
4.1 miE
City, Forts and castles
Yeni-Kale, Kerch
106 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kerch, on the eastern tip of Crimea, stands the imposing fortress of Yeni-Kale. This robust citadel, whose name translates to "New Fortress" in Turkish, is a remarkable example of the military architecture that once played a pivotal role...
5.5 miE
Lighthouse
Yeni Kale Lighthouse, Kerch
142 min walk • The Yeni Kale Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on Cape Fonar near Yeni-Kale fortress in eastern Crimea on the shore of Kerch Strait. Navigation cressets on this coast were first mentioned in the Periplus of Scylax, dated 350 BC.
4 miSW
Harbor
Kerch Fishing Port, Kerch
103 min walk • Kerch Fishing Seaport is a fishing port of Black Sea located in the city of Kerch on the eastern shores Kerch peninsula at Kerch Bay just south of the Port of Kerch. The port has 7 piers.
5 miE
Harbor
Port Krym
128 min walk • Port Krym is a port in Crimea. It is located on the western shore of Kerch Strait, in the north-eastern part of Kerch city near a settlement of Zhukivka. Next to the port is located the Krym railway station. Port Krym had the Kerch Strait ferry connection with Port Kavkaz on the eastern shore of the strait.
2.3 miSW
Harbor
Port of Kerch, Kerch
59 min walk • Kerch Marine Trade Seaport is one of the oldest ports of Black Sea located in the city of Kerch on the eastern shores of Kerch peninsula at Kerch Bay. The port has 10 piers.