The Crimean Peninsula is famous for its many ancient monuments, among which the medieval Genoese fortresses stand out. Today we will talk about the fortress in Feodosia. This defensive structure was built in the 14th century, when Genoese masters were considered some of the best in Europe, and their work fully justified this reputation. The Crimean Genoese fortress is one of the jewels of medieval defensive architecture; it protected Kaffa from raids and successfully fulfilled this function for a long time. The fortress walls, stretching for 5.5 kilometers, framed the Feodosia bay, reminiscent of the walls of the Colosseum and creating the impression of a large arena.

The history of the fortress is inextricably linked to the history of the city itself, the land for its construction was purchased by Genoese merchants from local Tatars in 1226 and used wisely. As a result, the eleven-meter walls of the fortress reliably protected the magnificent city with its wealthy houses, whose owners could rest easy about their property for centuries. However, even this mighty city was captured, and the fortress lost its defensive significance. A lot of time has passed since then, the fortress has deteriorated, and by the time of Crimea's annexation to the Russian Empire, only a shadow of its former glory remained, but even that impresses tourists and locals.

Only in the 19th century were the first steps taken to preserve the Genoese fortress as a monument of antiquity, when it was prohibited to dismantle it for building materials. However, after 1917, the fortress again remained unattended for a long time. Today, only the southern part with the two towers of Saint Clement and Krisco, as well as part of the western wall and several columns that once adorned the main gate, have survived. These structures are popular and attract many visitors every year.