Керченський район district, Republic of Crimea, Russia

Places to visit near Kerch

Kerch is a city in Керченський район district, Republic of Crimea, Russia, home to about 148,932 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Melek-Chesme Kurghan (1 km), Panticapaeum (6c B.C. - 3c A.D.) (1 km) and Mount Mithridat (1 km).

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Kerch, Republic of Crimea
Kerch, Керченський район district, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kerch at a glance

Location
Керченський район district, Republic of Crimea, Russia
Population
about 148,932
Coordinates
45.3567° N, 36.4754° E
Places within 50 km
113 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Kerch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kerch: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Kerch

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is В память исхода русской армии (1 km); the best-known is Melek-Chesme Kurghan (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kerch

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is Чурбашское (17 km); the best-known is Чокракское озеро (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kerch

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is Mount Mithridat (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Kerch

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is Утинка (2 km); the best-known is Cape Yeni-Kale (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Kerch

4 museums within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is Керченский историко-археологический музей (1 km); the best-known is Lapidary (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kerch

4 parks within 100 km of Kerch. The closest is Сквер имени Т. Шевченко (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kerch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kerch
  2. 1 km Mount Mithridat · viewpoint, Керченський район
  3. 1 km Panticapaeum (6c B.C. - 3c A.D.) · heritage site, Керченський район
  4. 2 km Джума-Джами · mosque or dargah, Керченський район
  5. 3 km Melek-Chesme Kurghan · heritage site, Керченський район
  6. 6 km Царский Курган · heritage site, Керченський район
  7. 5 km Back to Kerch

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From travellers near Kerch

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How to reach Kerch

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    Within 15 km of Kerch

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kerch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4448В память исхода русской армии (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1023Чурбашское (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1822Mount Mithridat (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1521Утинка (2 km)
    Other attractions1013Храм Иоанна Предтечи (1 km)
    Museums34Керченский историко-археологический музей (1 km)
    Parks44Сквер имени Т. Шевченко (1 km)
    Churches33Костел (1 km)
    Caves23Оливинские каменоломни (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Запорожско-Таманский заказник (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Джума-Джами (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Tuzla Island (14 km)

    Kerch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kerch?

    Melek-Chesme Kurghan (heritage site, about 1 km), Panticapaeum (6c B.C. - 3c A.D.) (heritage site, about 1 km), Mount Mithridat (viewpoint, about 1 km), Джума-Джами (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Царский Курган (heritage site, about 5 km), Lapidary (museum, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kerch?

    113 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kerch?

    В память исхода русской армии, about 1 km by road; Памятный знак в честь пребывания Петра I в Керчи (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kerch?

    Чурбашское, about 17 km by road; Чокракское озеро (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kerch?

    Mount Mithridat, about 1 km by road; Долгая скала (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kerch?

    Start in Kerch, visit Mount Mithridat, then Panticapaeum (6c B.C. - 3c A.D.), then Джума-Джами, then Melek-Chesme Kurghan, then Царский Курган, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kerch?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Kerch

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kerch’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kerch on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.