Cave Town of Chufut-Kale
Cave Town of Chufut-Kale
4.5
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Таня С
9 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Impressive city and majestic rocks!!! Very lucky to have a tour guide who literally revived the dead stones and forced them into the depths of the centuries. The tour took a little over an hour, but my husband and I spent another three hours in this place.
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Written September 25, 2024
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Alexander_Kudrin
Samara, Russia13,631 contributions
May 2021 • Family
A very interesting and unusual place with a rich history.
I read a lot about Chufut-Kale before going here, so I chose the easiest route - we went up in a jeep and then went down to the monastery.
But even this light option can be difficult in hot weather. One of the members of our group, who was without a headdress, fainted. Therefore, be sure to bring a hat and a bottle of water per person with you. Sports shoes with non-slip soles are also needed, especially if rain is possible.
It is not very interesting to watch without a guide, especially since a lot of buildings have survived.
Nevertheless, the caves are certainly impressive. We partially listened to guides from other groups while we were resting.
Definitely worth a visit!
I read a lot about Chufut-Kale before going here, so I chose the easiest route - we went up in a jeep and then went down to the monastery.
But even this light option can be difficult in hot weather. One of the members of our group, who was without a headdress, fainted. Therefore, be sure to bring a hat and a bottle of water per person with you. Sports shoes with non-slip soles are also needed, especially if rain is possible.
It is not very interesting to watch without a guide, especially since a lot of buildings have survived.
Nevertheless, the caves are certainly impressive. We partially listened to guides from other groups while we were resting.
Definitely worth a visit!
Written December 13, 2021
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Theodoros P
Athens, Greece100 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
From the most interesting places to visit...
There is about a km to walk but easy for most people, beautiful view from the caves and nice walk throughout the whole place... MUST SEE!!!
There is about a km to walk but easy for most people, beautiful view from the caves and nice walk throughout the whole place... MUST SEE!!!
Written July 7, 2017
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Светлана Л
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
WHAT HAPPENED HERE???
Always, when we are in Crimea, we come to this unique place!!! We came for the February holidays and what did we see.. As soon as the monastery territory ended, a continuous picture of garbage began: plastic boxes, dirty bags, ruined former trading places and other garbage !What a shame to lose such a Unique Place! Of course, you can organize volunteers to save this place from ruin, but who allowed this to happen? Are there officials who keep order....
Always, when we are in Crimea, we come to this unique place!!! We came for the February holidays and what did we see.. As soon as the monastery territory ended, a continuous picture of garbage began: plastic boxes, dirty bags, ruined former trading places and other garbage !What a shame to lose such a Unique Place! Of course, you can organize volunteers to save this place from ruin, but who allowed this to happen? Are there officials who keep order....
Written February 26, 2024
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Leanne D
Shanghai, China80 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Interesting and disappointing!
While the church built into the rock was incredible
To see the actual
Cave town closed to visitors at 3 pm. We arrived at 3 pm only to do a 1.7 hike and to find it was not open. Not well signposted. No InfoRmation in English.
While the church built into the rock was incredible
To see the actual
Cave town closed to visitors at 3 pm. We arrived at 3 pm only to do a 1.7 hike and to find it was not open. Not well signposted. No InfoRmation in English.
Written November 5, 2021
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Olga
Moscow, Russia2,542 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Had to walk about 1.5 km from the cave monastery and some up to hill but nothing too difficult - just have water with you! You need to buy a ticket (cash only) to enter the museum site and you can join a tour guide to get the most from your visit. It is very old and I am glad they didn't touch it up yet so you can see the real history! Amazing view from the very top - almost 360 degree view! Must visit!
Written March 18, 2019
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Leonidas
Trakai, Lithuania358 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Fantastic place, caves, fortress and cities (old/new). Great mix of cultures: pagan, muslim, judish. Unique nations combination placed by great people movements. Deep feelings of historical touch. Karaites/karaims mystery culture is one of the most interesting fenomena in my opinion. Karaims moves from Iran to Crimea and to the Lithuania. Place should be developed as the great museum and center of ancient civilization. Hope that necessary investments will take the place soon together with english guide facilities)
Written May 8, 2017
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Dmitry K
Moscow, Russia73 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
This sight is definitely must have to see. It's almost do not touched by modern times, therefore being here is like to back to past centuries (even millennia). Some of cinema producers use this fortress as natural decorations.
It's also must to be here for fascinating views of entire Crimea landscapes.
It's also must to be here for fascinating views of entire Crimea landscapes.
Written March 1, 2016
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Goodandhard
Manchester14 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Its a good walk, steep in places. but there is plenty to see both on route to the Cave Town and inside the walls. One suggestion I would make is to visit the well which is just out side the entrance to the city, it was a real high light of the day.
Written October 2, 2013
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Александра И
34 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The place is very atmospheric and unusual, there is much to see!the views are just stunning, the caves are fascinating! Very impressed.
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Written November 5, 2024
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Здравствуйте! Слышала, что можно подняться на Уазике наверх и потом по городу спускаться пешком. Так ли это и сколько стоит УАЗик?
Written August 1, 2020
Здравствуйте. Да, эта так. Уазик стоит 2500 вне зависимости от количества пассажиров. Завозит наверх, спускаетесь вниз пешком, дальше уазик отвезёт Вас до ресторанчика, если захотите.
Written August 2, 2020
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