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Unusual Attractions in Crimea

The Swallow's Nest

A castle perched precariously over the Crimean Sea.

Bakhchisaray, Crimea

Eski-Kermen Cave Town

One of the cave cities of Crimea, built by the Goths in the sixth century.

Glade of Fairy Tales

Over 300 wood sculptures depicting characters from Slavic, Greek and Western folk tales fill this magical garden.

Olenivka, Crimea

Underwater Museum at Cape Tarkhankut

Submerged busts of communist and socialist figures from the USSR.

Sevastopol, Crimea

Decommissioned Soviet Sub Base

In the land of the Light Brigade stands a testament to the Cold War.

Koyashskoe Salt Lake

The saltiest lake in all of Crimea is also the pinkest of the pink and teeming with life.

Ai-Petri Bridges

One of the windiest peaks in Crimea is home to an incredible set of cable bridges.

Druzhba

This space age health spa looks like a supervillain's lair.

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