In this article we will provide you with basic information about the city of Feodosia. Here are the main historical and statistical events and data. We will tell you about the TOP 5 places to visit. We will show a video where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city from the height of the drone flight.
Feodosia is one of the oldest cities on the Crimean peninsula. Founded 2500 years ago, it delights the eye, attracting tourists from all over the world. Translated from Greek, its name sounds like "Given by God", which emphasizes its magnificence and attractiveness. For this reason, tens of thousands of tourists come here every year, especially couples with children. In addition to beauty, Feodosia is also famous for its healing climate, which is recommended for people with various pulmonary diseases. Also Feodosia is famous for its mud and mineral waters.
СОДЕРЖАНИЕ:
1. General information
2. Location of Feodosia
3. Where to stay for rest?
4. Places worth visiting in Feodosia
5. What can be interesting for children in Feodosia?
6. Where can I have a snack in Feodosia?
7. How to get to Feodosiya from Simferopol?
8. Note to tourists
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The population is almost 70 thousand people.
Area - 42.2 km2.
Founded - 355 BC.
Former names - Kefe, Cafe / Kaffa
Area - 42,000 km²
NUM height - 10 m
Climate type - steppe, Mediterranean
Time zone - UTC + 3: 00
Location of Feodosia
The city is located 150 km from Kerch on the southeastern coast of Crimea. The slopes of Tepe-Oba mountain are located around the city.
Where to stay for rest?
In Feodosia there are many places where you can stay. First of all, it is the private sector, which is much cheaper than hotels and boarding houses. Although, the latter are also relatively inexpensive. For example, a private sector coastline 5 minutes from the sea costs 2,000 rubles per day (2020). A number of hotels cost 4,000 per day 100 meters closer.
If you look, then of course, you can find housing in the private sector for 1500 rubles per day, even for 1000, but the conditions, of course, will be worse and the distance to the sea will be further away.
Places worth visiting in Feodosia
First of all, this is Kafa or the Genoese fortress. It was built in the 4th century AD and has high walls over 10 meters. There you can see the remains of warehouses, courts, treasuries and several churches that have survived to this day. In those days, the fortress was surrounded by a moat that protected the fortress - the city from attack. Tourists love to visit this place because of the opportunity to take excellent pictures from the observation deck.
In Feodosia, you can visit the famous Aivazovsky art gallery, which contains almost 500 paintings. You can walk around the gallery yourself or join a tour. Aivazovsky himself was born in Feodosia in 1817, and his gallery was opened in 1880.
The Vvedenskaya church attracts many tourists and pilgrims every year. It was founded in the 7th century and is one of the most ancient churches in Crimea.
What can be interesting for children in Feodosia?
First of all, children are interested in the embankment. Here you can ride the rides or just walk, enjoying the beautiful views of the sea. Kids love the Ferris wheel or just love to ride electric cars. Rope jumping often attracts even adults. Nearby there is the Rope Town and Spartak Park, where you can have fun for hours.
Well, and of course the beaches, they attract children the most. You can go to the central beach located near the Dynamo stadium. The beach with the conditional name "Neftebaza" is in great demand too. It is considered more cozy and has a friendly bottom and a shallow shore. Don't be intimidated by its name, oil does not float in the water, and the sand itself (shell rock) is even cleaner than other beaches of the city.
Where can you have a snack in Feodosia?
There are many cafes and restaurants in the city that will not take you long to search. The selection is truly impressive. Anyone with any budget can find any food they like. If you just walk along the beach along the coast, you will pass many cafes and restaurants, so the choice is yours.
How to get to Feodosia from Simferopol?
You can get to Feodosia from Kerch, by public transport or order a taxi. You can do the same from Simferopol. Geographically, Feodosia is located between Kerch and Simferopol. The time by public transport will be about 3 hours, when you can go by taxi in less than 2 hours.
Note for tourists
IK Aivazovsky became the first honorary citizen of the city. The City Duma on January 14, 1881 awarded him this title.
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