Nikitsky Botanical Gardens.

Russian-language article (translation in progress).

Even if you are no gardener or botanist, the Nikitsky Botanical Gardens, tumbling down three sq. km of hillside to the sea 5 km east of Yalta, are well worth a visit for their beauty and excellent views.



The gardens, founded in 1812, hold 28,000 species and varieties, including 2000 types of rose. 
Due to subtropical climate, there are many plants from Mediterranean coast, Middle Eastern countries, Japan, Northern and Southern America. Many of the trees and plants adorning the parks and gardens of Crimea originated here.