Alupka
Sign in to saveAlupka (Ukrainian and Russian: ; ; , Alòpex) is a resort city located in the Crimean peninsula, a de jure territory of Ukraine that is de facto controlled by the Russian Federation since 2014 (see 2014 Crimean crisis). It is located to the west of Yalta. It is famous for the Vorontsov Palace, designed by English architect Edward Blore in an extravagant mixture of Scottish baronial and Neo-Moorish styles and built in 1828–1846 for prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov.
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Alupka is a resort city on the Crimean peninsula, notable for being home to the Vorontsov Palace, an ornate 19th-century mansion built in a blend of Scottish baronial and Neo-Moorish architectural styles. The city's political status is disputed, with Ukraine claiming sovereignty while Russia maintains de facto control following 2014.
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- The Vorontsov Palace with the dominant Crimean Mountains in the background.
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12 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Location
- Climate
- History
- Attractions
- Vorontsovsky Palace and Park
- Ai-Petri Mountain
- Demographics
- Notable people
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Alupka (Ukrainian and Russian: ; ; , Alòpex) is a resort city located in the Crimean peninsula, a de jure territory of Ukraine that is de facto controlled by the Russian Federation since 2014 (see 2014 Crimean crisis). It is located to the west of Yalta. It is famous for the Vorontsov Palace, designed by English architect Edward Blore in an extravagant mixture of Scottish baronial and Neo-Moorish styles and built in 1828–1846 for prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov.
Alupka and its surrounding area is full of resort hotels on the shore of the Black Sea, where thousands of travelers (particularly from the former Soviet Union) travel every year. Public transport to Alupka includes the bus system (bus routes #26 and #27 from Yalta) and other road vehicles.