Мангуп-Кале

Mangup-Kale - Mangup Fortress


Useful Information

Location: Crimean Peninsula. 30km east of Sevastopol.
Open: no restrictions.
[2007]
Fee: free.
[2007]
Classification:  Cave House
Light: none.
Dimension:  
Guided tours: A=475m asl.
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Last update:$Date: 2007/12/11 22:36:31 $

History


Description

The cave city Мангуп (Mangup) is the largest cave city on the Crimean peninsula. Located 200m above the surrounding valley it was called the City In The Sky. The remains inlcude cave houses, fortifications, towers, and churches. The remains of a princely palace were once the home of Prince Feodor.


See also


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