Yalta in the 19th century became a fashionable health resort and today is a popular destionation for native and foreign tourist. In 1883 it was granted city rights and a road was built to join it to the rest of Crimea. Within a few years it became the centre of administration for the entire south coast.
It is nestled in the hills. Our ship docked in the middle of the city. There is a huge public square with amusements for the citizen. Yesterday was Sunday and lots of families were enjoying themselves. A band was playing, people ballroom dancing and children riding around on small motorized vehicles. Very festive.
I think also the fact that our ship was there but the big draw was the Cunard ship Queen Victoria docked about one hour after we arrived. Now that is a huge boat. Luckily they were only in port for 8 hours and we were here 2 days.
We went up the funicular in the centre of town to enjoy the view. Did some walking around. A very charming city.
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