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Crimea - The Sudak Fortress in Crimea

	The Sudak Fortress  First | < | 1  2  3  4  5  |  > |  Last			The Sudak Fortress in Crimea The Sudak fortress is an outstanding monument of fortification architecture of the 14-15th centuries. It was built by Genoese. To consolidate their power the Genoese built mighty fortresses. One of the major ones was the fortress in Sudak, built from 1371 to 1469. It stood high on Krepostnaya (Fortress) Mount which from the south and east precipitated abruptly over the sea and the coast. The fortress occupied the territory of 29,5 hectares. The lower tier of the fortifications consisted of massive walls with merlons and 14 battle towers of the 6th-15th centuries. The design of the towers is a bright example of European architecture. The composition of some parts, the ornaments are the examples of high building culture of the architects. The towers of the Sudak fortress are analogous to those of Southern Italy by design, composition and decoration. The Consul castle, Patrol Tower, the Mosque, temples, and other archeological objects are located here. The Mosque houses and display, illustrating the history of the fortress study and restoration works. The Lutheran church the 19th century houses temporary art exhibitions. The port and densely populated suburbs spread beyond the walls. The Sudak Fortress is a unique monument of history and architecture is under protection of the state.

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