Alupka Palace

Duration: 3.5 hours

Walking: moderate

Venues visited: Alupka Palace, Observation Platform over the Swallow’s Nest

Drive to Vorontsov Palace in Alupka, which belonged to one of the wealthiest persons of Russia of the 19th-century. The grandiose building took 20 years to construct and was designed by Englishman Edward Blore as a blend of styles with Gothic exteriors harmonically neighboring Moorish elements. Observe the striking beauty of the southern facade, built in Moorish style and resembling the Alhambra. Walk along the park and take pictures of the local landscapes.

Drive to Swallow's Nest observation platform. Take pictures of Swallow’s Nest castle, hanging over the sea on a 38 meter high rock.

Upon request, visit to Alupka Estate can be extended with wine-tasting of the Massandra Wines in Alupka wine-tasting hall.

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Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

Alupka Palace

 

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