Mount Mithridates

Mount Mithridates - a visiting card of the city of Kerch
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17 july 2019Travel time: 9 — 11 may 2018
Being in the Crimea, we stopped at the ancient city of Kerch.

In the city of Kerch, whose history began in the 7th century. BC e. there are a huge number of attractions, but Mount Mithridates has a special status.

Mount Mithridates is a visiting card of the city of Kerch.

Mount Mithridates is located in the center of the city. And not just in the center, but is the geographical center of Kerch.

The ancient city of Panticapaeum was located on it, the excavations of which have been going on for many decades, starting from the distant Soviet times.

An Eternal Flame burns on Mount Mithridates.

Climbing the mountain  is a tradition of all Kerch residents and guests of the city. To do this, you need to master 423 steps of the Great Mithridates Stairs, which is also a landmark of the city. The view from the top is breathtaking and will be worth the effort you put in.
There is often a cool breeze in the evenings, if you visit in the evening or at night it is a good idea to bring warm clothes with you. You can also get here by car.

The biggest and favorite holiday of the people of Kerch is Victory Day.

Now, imagine for a moment. On this day, the majority of Kerchans are on this mountain.

On this day, the mountain is practically covered with veterans, military men, youth and, of course, little Kerch residents. As they say, the apple has nowhere to fall.

People come in families, groups, couples...

First, there are celebrations held by the city hall together with the Kerch garrison.

And then the celebrations begin. There is also traveling trade, represented by the best trading enterprises of the city.

I would like to note that on this day there was an exit trade

Eternal flame on Mount Mithridates.

on top.
Great beer, all kinds of drinks, snacks, skewers of pork, lamb, fish are fried nearby.

Little Kerchans were also not forgotten. For them brought a lot of all kinds of sweets, pastries.

Many people from Kerch, who came with their families and friends, took "everything" with them for the celebration. The tablecloth is spread out and the celebrations begin.

So did my friends and I. And hot kebabs bought here.

First shot for "Soldiers and sailors who fell in the war. "

Given that there are a huge number of people here, the tablecloths of individual teams adjoin one to one. Therefore, after a short time, both teams get to know each other and continue the celebration together.

The mood of all those present is upbeat, festive.

And only in the evening the mountain begins to empty.

It is with sadness that I recall this time spent together with the people of Kerch.

And in the evening we watched the fireworks.

The Great Stairs of Mithridates, which climb Mount Mithridates.

The eternal flame on Mount Mithridates.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original

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