Sights of Crimea. Aivazovsky Park: photoes and reviews of tourists

A small resort town of Partenit is located a bit to the east of the slope of the legendary Ayu-Dag mountain. Sometimes it is called the Bear Mountain. The unusual name of the village comes from the Greek word "parthenos", which translates as "maiden". In these places is a magnificent modern park Aivazovsky. It is located on the territory of the sanatorium complex "Aivazovskoe", on the slopes of the amphitheater of Kuchuk-Lambada bay. The park is constantly evolving, combining various styles and directions of the world landscape art.

Partenit village

This settlement occupies a small area near the Ayu-Dag mountain. It is a part of the urban district of Alushta. It is located at a distance of 59 km from Simferopol. The population is about 9 thousand people. On this land there is a mountain next to it, which is covered with numerous legends, and a magnificent park. Here there were A. Griboyedov, A. Pushkin, I. Aivazovsky.

Despite the centuries-old history, as a resort town is quite young - it is not more than 30 years.

History of the park

Park Aivazovsky (Crimea) has its history from the mid-60s of last century. Previously, in the sun-drenched territory, vineyards were broken. Even at that time, this place was called heavenly. But after the transformation of the park, which occurred in 2003, its popularity has increased significantly. And today this amazing corner of Crimea continues to develop.

Description of the park

Today many tourists visit the village of Partenit. Park Aivazovsky necessarily included in their excursion program. This magnificent complex does not have a single compositional space, it is divided into several separate zones.

On the slopes of the mountains there are large areas planted with plants, an ornamental garden with a mountain terrace (rockery). To go down from the slopes to the coast, you can go along the pathways - special walking paths. On the shore of the Black Sea there is a boat station, a quay and a coastal recreation area.

The natural flow of waters was skillfully turned into a cascading mountain stream. There are artificial thresholds. Places that are prone to landslides are planted with special plant species that block this process.

Vegetation

On the territory of 25 hectares, planted more than 300 plant species - 40 thousand shrubs and 15 thousand trees. Park Aivazovsky has a characteristic feature - all trees are planted with broad groves.

Among tropical and subtropical plants (more than 150 species) one can see very rare for the Crimea Atlas cedars, lanceolate cunningamia, large-flowered magnolia, cork oaks. There are a lot of palm trees in the park, you can visit the cactus greenhouses.

Terraced gardens

Specialists say that the highlight of the park is the unification of different garden and park design directions in one space.

English garden is an uneven terrain, winding paths, forest and perennial field.

The landscape is distinguished by its natural nature, large lawns. Here is the gazebo and sculpture of the goddess Flora.

The Japanese garden represents the eastern philosophy: stone slides, ponds with bridges, small dwarf trees.

Italian garden - a lot of stones, artificially created reservoirs, decorated with fountains, evergreens.

Mexican is distinguished by bright colors, fruit trees, cactuses, prickly pears, agaves with large and fleshy leaves. This site is in the driest and sunny place.

An antique garden is decorated with sculptures of the corresponding epoch, amphorae. Here everyone who came to Partenit (the park of Aivazovsky) certainly will be interested in a white rotunda, brought from Italy. It is a round arbor, with a domed roof and columns. It is famous for acoustics, which amplifies sound many times.

The terraced gardens bloom from early spring to late autumn. In the beginning of July and in August in the park fragrant bushes of hydrangeas, lavender, sage, marjoram, juniper, phoenin and other garden and park cultures.

Olive grove

Park Aivazovsky is famous for its main grove - olive. Its age is more than two hundred years. In the distant XIX century it belonged to MN Raevsky, who owned Partenit.

It is the basis of the exposition, which is connected with the colonization of the Crimea by the Greeks, it is not a secret that many people associate the olive tree with the Mediterranean. There is a version that in ancient times on this place was the homestead of the ancient Greeks. The composition axis of this corner of the park was the creek that crosses the grove.

Your eyes will open sun-drenched neat poles in lime tones. This background is diluted with fiery red roses. In the center are olive trees , surrounded by pine and cypress trees.

Central staircase

Many tourists today are attracted to the Crimea. Lovers combine a beach holiday with an excursion to the heart of Alushta. Park Aivazovsky allows you to have a great time after a stay at the beach.

Passing through the main entrance, visitors to the park can see Raevsky's long staircase. At different levels there are large and small observation platforms with benches for rest. Do not rush to go down: appreciate the landscapes that open to the eye, and the bronze sculptures of the Greek gods. Go down and look to the left. There is a sculpture of Count Raevsky.

Recently, the ladder was reconstructed, and now the work is being done on the observation platform. While the fountain installed here does not yet work, there are no fences, but all these shortcomings compensate for the amazing views of the Crimea.

Small architectural forms

Park Aivazovsky is a special layout. Here, special attention is given to garden and park sculpture. The nature of the peninsula is supplemented by "splotches" of sculptural ensembles, statues. There are also functional sculptures - vases for flowers. Original benches emphasize the unusual design.

By the originality and beauty of numerous arbors and statues, man-made lakes and streams, the park of Aivazovsky is not inferior to its famous fellow-famous Nikitsky botanical garden. Sculptures attract the eye with smooth and rich colors.

Here you meet the golden horses of the ex-president of Ukraine - Kuchma, whom he presented to the park.

Nikita Khrushchev looks out in the shade of the park trees. He serenely enjoys the healing Crimean air. I wonder if he thought, what for many will turn his "royal" gift?

Then on the open area you will see a statue of the Greek sea lord. Poseidon with a rather formidable look examines his possessions. The composition is decorated with the presence of the beautiful goddess of the Amphitrite seas. We can say that the heroes of Greek myths feel very comfortable in the park.

Wellness complex

Many years in the village of Partenit there is a health complex "Aivazovsky", part of which is the park "Aivazovsky". It consists of three buildings. Today there are two, one building is closed for reconstruction.

Favorable microclimate of the park helps to cope with many diseases, including respiratory and cardiovascular system.

The cost of visiting the park

If you decide to visit the park Aivazovsky, prices will not be a serious obstacle for you. The ticket for an adult visitor costs 200 rubles, for a child - 100 rubles. The entrance fee includes a visit to the park and beach area. After three hours in the park are free tours. You can visit the park Aivazovsky daily. The operating mode is from 9.00 to 18.00 hours. Come - you will not regret!

Aivazovsky Park: how to get there?

Those who travel by public transport, you need to come to the capital of the Crimea. From Simferopol to Partenit you will be delivered by a trolleybus No. 52. You can also take a shuttle bus number 122.

From Yalta you can get to the village from the city bus station by bus number 110.

Motorists can get there like this: from the highway "Alushta - Yalta", take the sign "Partenit". You will find yourself at the fork of three roads, two of them turn right, and one - to the left. You do not need to turn anywhere. It is necessary to enter the gate of the complex "Aivazovsky". The park is located on its territory.

Reviews of tourists

Everyone who has already visited the park of Aivazovsky (Crimea) is impressed by the trip - beautiful nature, a lot of sculptures, a combination of fresh sea air and wonderful forest smells make this place the best for a family holiday.

Many travelers note that to come to this fairy-tale park independently and on the spot to purchase a ticket to the excursion group will cost less than buying a ticket at the tour agency. Well, you just have to check.