Crimea is recovering from the political crisis and the tourism is growing strong.  In July 2016, local authorities estimate that 7 million visitors will come to the area by 2020.  With historical ruins and breathtaking views covering Crimea, such claim is not unfounded.  In fact, Crimea entered the top 20 travel destinations ranked by National Geographic in 2013.  Some popular tourists spots include the Swallow’s Nest Castle, the Black Sea Coast and Mount Ai-Petri.  (Photo Credits: Viacheslav Lopatin)

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The castle Swallow’s Nest on the rock in the Black Sea in Crimea, Russia

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The famous castle Swallow’s Nest on the rock in the Black Sea in Crimea, Russia

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The castle Swallow’s Nest on the rock in the Black Sea in Crimea, Russia. This castle is a symbol of Crimea.

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Young woman posing with a monkey on a resort on the Black Sea in Crimea. The famous Castle Swallow’s Nest in the distance. Crimea is a popular holiday destination in Russia.

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ALUSHTA, RUSSIA – MAY 15, 2016: Tourists walk along the promenade in the resort city of Alushta in Crimea.

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Young woman walking on the parapet of the sea promenade in the resort city of Alushta, Crimea, Russia

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ALUSHTA, RUSSIA – MAY 17, 2016: The rotunda “Alushta resort” at the promenade in the city of Alushta, Crimea.

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ALUPKA, RUSSIA – MAY 20, 2016: Vorontsov Palace in the town of Alupka, Crimea. This is a tourist attraction of the Crimea.

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ALUPKA, RUSSIA – MAY 20, 2016: Inside the Vorontsov Palace in the town of Alupka, Crimea.

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FEODOSIA, RUSSIA – MAY 13, 2016: Stamboli’s Villa in Feodosia, Crimea.

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Damaged Ukrainian military boat lies near the sea coast in Feodosiya, Crimea. Abandoned warship shot in the summer of 2016.

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The rock on Mount Ai-Petri with a red flag and trees over Black Sea in Crimea, Russia. Ai-Petri is one of the highest mountains in Crimea and tourist attraction.

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The rock on Mount Ai-Petri with a red flag over Black Sea in Crimea, Russia. Ai-Petri is one of the highest mountains in Crimea and tourist attraction.

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CRIMEA, RUSSIA – MAY 19, 2016: Tourist walking on rope bridge on the Mount Ai-Petri. It is one of the highest mountains in the Crimea and tourist attraction.

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The rope bridge on the Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea, Russia. Ai-Petri is one of the highest mountains in the Crimea and tourist attraction. Beautiful views of the Black Sea coast.

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Tourist on the formation of the Demerdji mountain. Landscape of Crimea, Russia.

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The rock formations of the Demerdji mountain. Valley of Ghosts. Landscape of Crimea, Russia.

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Valley of ghosts – rock formations of the Demerdji mountain. Landscape of Crimea, Russia.

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Female tourist walks in the Valley of Ghosts on the Demerdji mountain. Landscape of Crimea, Russia.

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ALUSHTA, RUSSIA – MAY 21, 2016: The karst cave of Emine Bair Hosar in Chatyr-Dah mountain in Crimea.

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Ancient Genoese fortress in the city of Feodosia, Crimea, Russia

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Sunny vineyard on the background of mountains in Crimea, Russia

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The Mount Ai-Petri over the Black Sea in Crimea, Russia. Ai-Petri is one of the highest mountains in Crimea and tourist attraction.

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