Perched atop the Cliffs: Swallow's Nest Castle in Crimea

Overlooking the crystal-clear azure waters of the Black Sea, this majestic castle sits precariously perched upon rugged cliffs that plunge steeply to meet the sea below. Its neo-Gothic architecture is highlighted by ornate stonework, towering spires adorned with flags fluttering against the wind, and intricate balustrades framing its windows. Tourists wander along the cliffside walkways marveling at both the structure’s architectural beauty as well as the breathtaking panoramic views of lush forests stretching into distant mountains under a sky streaked with wispy clouds.