Small Jerusalem In Yevpatoria: where it is (on the map), history, description. The route, what to see in Small Jerusalem on your own, the prices for excursions are in the Eurotraveler review.
Small Jerusalem is a popular tourist route in Yevpatoria. In fact the only one that allows See the oldest From the buildings preserved in the city. And some of those who only look ancient, but were actually built relatively recently.
Most potential visitors, of course, are interested in – is it possible to go through small Jerusalem yourself? However, nothing prevents them from asking them and the next question – how much does the tour cost?
The answer to the first question is this – Can! There are no technical difficulties in overcoming the not -long route. The heat for +40 in midday hours (at the end of summer in Yevpatoria happens) and the sidewalks abundant by bumps – do not count!
Again, nothing prevents you from excluding the heat from the list of problems if you take a walk along the small Jerusalem In the evening. However, in this case, you need to carefully look at the feet of the pits …
As for excursions, they are not so expensive that you immediately refuse to participate (from 700 – 1,000 rubles per person). Again, it is not so easy to get the information that the local guide tells you on the Internet.
And this is important! After all, if you can see the old city of Yevpatoria yourself, then finding facts about its history is not so simple. And she, this story, is very interesting – the local streets remember, if not Greek, then Byzantine times.
During the tour, you can feel the spirit of the past. Imagine how huge Geslev was during the Ottoman Empire. How it developed already as Evpatoria, after the conquest of Crimea by Russia.
As he lived in recent years of the empire, gradually becoming a beautiful and well -groomed Primorsky resort. And what he encountered after the establishment of Soviet power-Red Terror here raised some incredible evil from the bottom of human souls.
The route of Small Jerusalem
So that you initially understand, the loud name has only indirect attitude To the ancient biblical city. In fact, this is just a marketing move designed to arouse tourist interest.
Although the route includes really curious places with a rich historical subtext!
It is believed that there are 12 of them:
- Armenian Church Surb-Nikogaos (St. Nicholas)
- Text dervishes
- Odun-bazaar kapus (gates of the wood bazaar)
- Merchant synagogue
- Turkish baths
- Sinagogue Egiy-kapai
- Karaite Kenas
- Mosque Takhtaly-Jami
- Duvan’s house
- Mosque Juma-Jami
- St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Temple of Elijah of the Prophet
But in reality, to complete understanding of the issue, you can see in small Jerusalem half the attitude of the attractions. Moreover, such an object as, for example, Takhtaly-Jami, exist somewhere behind the closed gates of private territory. Yes, and you can’t just leak into the Armenian church – you will have to tearfully ask.
Today, no one perceives the former merchant synagogue as a landmark. In view of almost complete loss of historical appearancethe building is used as a decoration at concerts of city amateur groups.
By the way! The wall of the crying is not considered an independent point in the route Small Jerusalem. Although many have heard about her. And they even specifically look for to leave a note there with a cherished desire.
Spoiler
Evpatoria Crying Wall Located on the left hand from the facade of the synagogue, peering out into the Prosmushkin Street.
Note
Surprisingly, the fact is within the Evpatoria Old City It is quite possible to book Number in a guest house or even a separate apartment. However, we will not advise you to do this – the level of housing usually does not correspond to the aspirations of vacationers too much.
It is much wiser to remove something within the 10-15 minutes of walking from the same small Jerusalem-prices for daily rent of apartments in Yevpatoria.
What to see
Find Armenian Church of the Surb-Nicogayos Not so simple. Since it is located in the closed territory of the Yevpatoria boarding house for the elderly and disabled (44 International Street). But if you manage to overcome the gate and uncle of the watchman, you will be able to see it live.
Text dervishesthat is, the shelter of wandering monks, as well as the church, is outside the old city of Yevpatoria. The exact address is Karaeva Street, 18.
After a visit to Tekia dervishes, you just need to go through the intersection and rush into the labyrinth of the streets of the center of Yevpatoria. You should enter, of course, through the arch in the tower of the Odun-Bazar Kapusa, that is, the “gates of the wood bazaar.”
In some places they are also called Eastern Geslevsky gates – It is not the point, the main thing is that you will definitely recognize them.
For they look very organic, suggesting that here it is – the preserved sign of Turkish times. But, alas, this is a remake of the Soviet period. The original did not survive, becoming a victim of punching Karaim Street.
Inside the tower, a small museum is functioning, the most interesting exhibit of which is the layout of Geslev. There is also a cafe of Tatar cuisine. Nothing special, but coffee and baklava there are very tasty (here – where they are best fed in Yevpatoria).
Near the Odun-Bazar Kapusa are numerous tents with souvenir products. Having passed which, you will certainly find a lot of interesting things! About what original souvenirs to bring from Crimea, we wrote a very detailed article at one time
Further in the program –
Turkish baths
And Sinagogue Egiy-kapai. Also, not too old building (beginning of the XX century) from a colorful golden shell.
You can go inside. And in the courtyard of the synagogue there is one of the best restaurants in Yevpatoria – “Yoskin Cat”. Specializing seems to be In Jewish cuisinebut in fact it is quite international. And by the way – not particularly expensive.
Museum Karaite Kenas – One of the top sights of the resort city. It is a whole religious complex, and well, very pretty inside.
Near Kenas, another ethnic group, Karaman operates. In the season, there are almost always queues, but the branded dish – Cheburek with vegetables – makes you not pay attention to inconvenience. Moreover, you will not pay too much for such a snack.
Duvan’s house and …
The impressive three -story building in the architectural style of the Art Nouveau on the corner of Tuchina and Summer Lane is the famous Duvan house. Evpatoria mayor and philanthropist, who did a lot to decorate the city.
It rises nearby St. Nicholas Cathedralone of the largest Orthodox churches in Crimea. On the contrary, on the ground floor of a pretty mansion, the Modern restaurant is located.
One of the most fashionable in the city. But simultaneously serving and not too expensive breakfasts with cereals and pancakes.
He built many magnificent buildings in Istanbul and Edirne during the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. And, including the Suleimania mosque.
Beautiful Temple of the Prophet Elijah On the embankment immediately behind the Karaev garden is the final point of the excursion route. But by no means the last item in the list of what you must definitely see in Yevpatoria for a restor.
On the contrary, the Church of the Prophet Elijah stands at the beginning of the new route. Which we would call a dive into a resort life …
After all, there, outside the Buslaev brothers Street, coastal boulevards begin. Lenin works in the square Svetoma -music fountainin the shade of trees, pretty mansions of the construction of mainly the XIX century dozing.
In the evenings on the streets and the embankment of Gorky are amateur groups and music plays. The resort audience flain relaxed.
How to get
To get to Tekia dervishes, for example, from the station of Yevpatoria, you will not have to make a lot of effort. Minibuses for No. 6, 8, 17 will take you to a place for 30-35 rubles and a maximum of 5 minutes. Still – after all, the distance does not exceed 1 km!
Inside the old city, public transport does not go. But outside it, along the street of the revolution, you can ride a local attraction – tram.
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