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Cembalo Fortress

Castron (Krepostnaya) Mountain, Balaklava, Ukraine
Cembalo Fortress descending Castron
Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Balaklava
4.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Cembalo Fortress descending Castron Cembalo Fortress: view over Balaklava Bay Cembalo Fortress: view over the Black Sea Cembalo Fortress towers
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“Balaklava Main Landmark”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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Even though not much is left from the once glorious Genoese fortified castle, there are still quite a few reasons to climb Krepostnaya (former Castron) Mountain to reach ruins of fortress reigning atop its cliff and descending its slope. Cembalo fortress dating back to XIV is one of the major landmarks of Balaklava and an important historic site. Through the... More

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