Introducing Feodosiya
Feodosiya is to eastern Crimea what Yalta is to the peninsula’s west – the good-time resort with a central location and convenient transport routes around which much else revolves. Founded by ancient Greeks, it was given the name Kaffa by the time Genoese merchants purchased it from the Mongols in the 13th century. The Crimean Khanate rebranded it as Kefe after wresting this strategic east–west trading port back from the ‘interfering’ Italians in the 15th century.
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As Kefe, the city spent two centuries as the Black Sea’s largest slave-trading centre. Today, anointed with the Russified version of its ancient Greek name (Theodosiya) it is more fondly remembered as the birthplace of leading seascape artist Ivan Ayvazovsky. His works are often compared to British master JMW Turner’s and fill the town’s leading museum.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Beach resort for families on Crimea
by celticbhoy7 11 May 2012
I would avoid Sudak if you're looking for a more relaxed family holiday. Feodosia is really nice, there are some pretty good beaches and…
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RE: Beach resort for families on Crimea
by Feodosia 08 May 2012
You are welcome to be in Feodosia))...There are very beautiful beaches around Feodosia such as Zolotoy Plaj and Ordjonokodize...
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RE: Istanbul To Crimea Ferry
by everbrite 12 April 2012
start at the end of the thread for more recent entries. Look at posts #78-80 in the thread mentioned above. It describes service that…
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