Yevpatoria, a Small Jerusalem: how to get, photos and reviews

Beautiful Russian city of Evpatoria is one of the oldest in the world. He is mentioned in Chronicles Dating from the fourth century BC. And today the old part of town called "little Jerusalem". Here nearby are the temples of the six religions: Orthodox Cathedral, a mosque, two synagogues, three kenasa, Armenian Church.

History of the town's name

In the place where today is located the city of Batumi ("little Jerusalem"), in ancient times was a Greek settlement, which was called Kerkinitida. After its destruction over many centuries is no settlement on this territory was not.

Only in times of the Crimean khanate there was a revived city, which the Tartars gave the name as Kezlev (Gezlev), and the Russian began to call his goats. When Crimea became part of Russian Empire (1784), the town was renamed because of name names. So there Evpatoria (in Greek — "noble", "born of a noble father").

“little Jerusalem”

For many years, for many citizens of the former Soviet Union was and still is a favorite spot of Evpatoria. "little Jerusalem" is restored and rebuilt part, or rather the Old town (as Kezlev), located on its territory.

In addition, a similarly named and pedestrian tourist route uniting twelve magnificent monuments of history and architecture. Some of the buildings of the Old city with its Eastern cities layout, mixed small winding streets, have a very advanced age (over five centuries).

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History Kezlev

In this ancient city lived Cimmerians, Greeks, Taurus. Kerkinitida called him the Greeks, and the Turks renamed as Kezlev. In the XVI century it became a major fortress town (shopping). In the Harbor came ships from Asia Minor, stopped by Russian merchants. With 1784 as Kezlev became a district town in Russia.

Kiselevskie gate

In the medieval town can be reached only through the gates. There were five, but survived only one, which today is called Kiselevskij. They, too, were destroyed in 1959, but in 2004, thanks to the efforts and assets of patrons, they were restored to their original form.

On the third floor Kiselevskih gate there is a Museum of the Tatar life. The exposure he is introduced to a period of history relating to the middle Ages when it was the main port of the Crimean khanate. The exposition of the Museum was the layout of the ancient Kislev, size 5x9 meters, which is accurate to each house recreates the town of XVI-XVII centuries.

The Tour of the Museum accompanied by lighting effects and music, which symbolizes the morning awakening of the city.

Juma-Jami

Beautiful and attractive for tourists today Evpatoria. "little Jerusalem" traditionally included in the tour program almost all visitors to the city. Mosque in Gezlev founded in 1552, is the largest and most imposing on the Peninsula.

The project was developed by Turkish architect Mimar Sinan, who at the time created the magnificent Suleymaniye mosque and Sehzade in Istanbul. The only one extant in Europe, multi-domed mosque is a monument of world significance.

The Abode of dervishes

Not to say that Evpatoria ("little Jerusalem"), a photo which you can see in this article is striking for its magnificent structures. This fully applies to the ancient Muslim monastery of wandering dervishes.

They did not recognize the luxury and wealth and were ascetics. It is a unique monument of architecture was one of the first religious buildings in the Crimea. Muslim monastery is a Sufi movement in Islam. It originated in about 800 ad after in high society has increased the desire for wealth.

Dervish – Muslim monks. They were traveling or living in monasteries under the guidance of the Sheikh. The dervishes lived in monasteries, and often wandered, ate alms, but regularly returned to make a joint prayer and fasting.

Prayers held in the prayer hall of the monastery in the evening, accompanied by the sound of the flute and drums. The dervishes whirled and sang verses from the Koran. Gradually they began to move faster and soon fell into a trance, completely shutting out the world.

Karaimskie kenasa

Today, for many tourists from our country Evpatoria ("little Jerusalem”) – this is not just a resort town, it is an opportunity to get acquainted with the history of vanishing peoples of the Crimea.

The Word “kenasa” can be literally translated as “meeting”. So named the building for worship services of the Karaites. The basis of their religion is "old Testament" in its original purity. The Karaites – this is the small nation. Today, theirthere are less than two thousand people. And, unfortunately, the process of extinction of this nation irreversible.

One of the main features of the national character of the Karaites is thrust to the charity. And in the antiquity of Karaite rich people even competed to earn the right to help the poor. Wall kenesa is covered with gorgeous molding in the form of vines on them are inscribed the words of "old Testament".

Turkish baths

The cosmopolitan city of Evpatoria, "little Jerusalem" of the proof. Before our time here is preserved one of the Turkish baths (Hammam), which is an invaluable landmark of the city. It is interesting primarily to the fact that it has been preserved and is valid since the middle Ages.

Evpatoria, "little Jerusalem": how to get there?

Sure, reading about this wonderful place, many of our readers will be going on a trip. Therefore, we will explain how to get there. From Museum complex “Caslavska gate" starts on tour Yevpatoriya-little Jerusalem (address: Karaeva str., 13A).

From the Central bus station you need to go on the street in the direction Karaeva St., then turn right and after two hundred meters you stop at the gate Cieslewski. The road will take no more than five minutes.

By car from Simferopol

It is Necessary to go to Evpatoria highway Н05 and move it to the North-West. Hang a slight left and continue on P25 in Evpatoria (53 km). When you enter the city, move on P25 and at the first roundabout turn left. After W/d paths on the ring, take the third exit at the intersection on street Matveeva. After fifty meters you will see the Museum complex. Now remain to await the development of a tour group to explore the unique complex.

Evpatoria, "little Jerusalem": feedback

Many tourists say that for many years spent his vacation in Yalta, but did not know that there is such an amazing monument. They emphasize that it has received a great fun from the tour, learned many new things about the history of the Crimea and the peoples inhabiting it.