Ai-Petri, Mountain summit in Yalta municipality, Ukraine.
The Ai-Petri peak rises 1,234 meters above sea level, forming part of the Crimean Mountains with steep limestone cliffs and narrow ridges.
During the 1850s, artist Carlo Bossoli documented the mountain through detailed paintings, preserving early visual records of this natural formation.
The name originates from Greek language, with Ai-Petri translating to Saint Peter, reflecting the historical Greek influence in the Crimean region.
Visitors can reach the summit via a cable car system that operates from Alupka, offering transportation throughout different seasons of the year.
The mountain experiences extreme weather conditions with winds reaching 110 mph for approximately 125 days annually, marking it as Crimea's windiest location.
Location: Yalta Municipality
Location: Yalta Urban Okrug
Elevation above the sea: 1,234.2 m
Part of: Ay Petri yayla
GPS coordinates: 44.44831,34.05599
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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