Alupka
Alupka (Ukrainian and Russian: Алу́пка; Crimean Tatar: Alupka; Greek: Ἀλώπηξ, Alòpex) is a resort city located in the Crimean peninsula, a territory of Ukraine currently annexed by Russian Federation (see 2014 Crimean crisis). It is located 17 km (11 mi) 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
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City | |
The Vorontsov Palace with the dominant Crimean Mountains in the background. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 44°25′11″N 34°2′35″E | |
| Country | Territory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia |
| Municipality | Yalta Municipality |
| Location in Ukraine | Autonomous Republic of Crimea |
| Location in Russia | Republic of Crimea |
| City status | 1938 |
| Government | |
| • City Head | Viktor Tolstonoh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2246 km2 (1.6311 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 8,087 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | (2)98676 |
| Area code | +7-3654 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | alupkarada |
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.