About Kerch
Tracing its past to a Green settlement, the city is one of the oldest in Crimea, featuring architectural and cultural landmarks.
Kerch is a city of regional significance on the Kerch Peninsula in the east of the Crimea. Founded 2,600 years ago as an ancient Greek colony, Kerch is considered to be one of the most ancient cities in Crimea. Today, it is one of the largest cities in Crimea and is among the republic's most important industrial, transport and tourist centers.
Because of its location on shores of Azov and Black seas, Kerch became a popular summer resort among people of former USSR. Also, several mud-cure sources are located near the city. Kerch has a number of impressive architectural and historical monuments. Ancient historical heritage of the city makes it attractive for scientific tourism.
Popular Itineraries
Traveled by thousands
Attractions in Kerch
- Historic Center, Kerch
- Eastern-Crimean Historical and Cultural Museum, Kerch
- Panticapaeum, Kerch
- Royal Kurgan, Kerch
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Kerch










