The Lion's Head Castle: a re-created atmosphere of the Middle Ages

Not far from Anapa there is a wonderful village of Sukko. Its main and most famous landmark is the "Lion's head" castle. This copy of the medieval fortress was built in the valley near the picturesque mountain lake, where a very rare species of relic juniper grows.

Description

The castle "Lion's Head" in Sukko is made infull-size. Its width is 45 m, and the length is 100 meters. The materials used in the construction of the fortress, as well as its interior decoration, create a unique atmosphere that takes visitors during the Middle Ages. The castle complex itself consists of:

• Arena (stadium), designed for equestrian knight battles;
• The courtyard, where the museum of medieval torture instruments is located;
• small indoor arena, which serves for performances in the cold season;
• the outer courtyard, which housed a tavern, a pottery workshop, a shooting gallery, a smithy and several souvenir shops.

On the photo of the castle "Lion's head" in Sukko distinctlyit can be seen that the main part of the structure is occupied by the stadium, whose dimensions are 60 x 20 meters. On its perimeter are organized indoor stands, which can accommodate 1200 guests at once. The mall is fenced with high walls, and at their corners tower twelve-meter towers. It is worth noting that a similar design and had a real medieval forts.

There is a gate on all sides of the stadium. Two of them are official, and two more are intended for the entrance and exit of the guests. The courtyard is a paved platform with a museum of instruments of torture used against people in the troubled times of medieval inquisitions.

Reviews

The castle "Lion's Head" is so interesting thatalmost everyone who has ever visited it, strive to get here again. In addition to the main presentation, there are other, equally exciting activities. Take, for example, the shooting range of Robin Hood. Here everyone has the opportunity to practice in archery or crossbow shooting. Attentive and courteous Robin will instruct everyone in detail, teach how to handle weapons and willingly help both adults and small beginners. If someone can surprise him with an unprecedented accuracy, then he will certainly give a gift, which you can choose yourself.

In the courtyard of the castle "Lion's Head" there is a functioningforge. From under the hammer blows, products of extraordinary beauty are born. A skilled craftsman can easily turn leather and metal into beautiful costumes for artists taking part in performances. His hands are forging real weapons and knightly armor, as well as original and unique souvenirs. They can be purchased directly from his forge.

The atmosphere of the Middle Ages

On certain days in the morning and evening horse-trickThe theater offers its audience a show called "The Knight's Tournament". The crenellated walls of the Lion's head castle with its powerful bastions, trellised gates and ancient coats of arms carry viewers into the distant past. It is here that the fascinating journey into the depths of the centuries begins.

The success of historical productions largely depends onfrom carefully selected cast. It is interesting that the participants of the show practically do not use makeup and do not wear wigs, because the actors look as if they actually live in the Middle Ages. This approach creates a feeling of realism of everything that is happening, and the guests of the castle can plunge into the atmosphere of the past years.

Representation

Dynamic and bright performances that are deliveredon the subjects of the most famous legends, they tell about the era of knights and other historical events. All the action takes place on the lists. It is worth noting that the view of the arena, as well as the entire castle "Lion's head" in Anapa, executed in a medieval style. Rows of wooden benches for spectators are arranged in a circle. This allows you to monitor what is happening with either party.

The theater will show itsskill and everyone will feel like a welcome guest on this show. Actors in all details will try to convey that special atmosphere that reigned during the Middle Ages. In the air, the spirit of romance, of the crusades and of valiant exploits will spiral.

How to get there?

The Lion's Head is located at the address: Russia, Krasnodar Region, Anapa, Sukko, Rechnoy Lane. You can reach the fortress in several ways:

• by bus, buying tickets from employees of travel agencies (400-450 rubles there and back);
• on a private car, after driving about 20 km from the center of Anapa;
• sowing the shuttle bus No. 109 Anapa-Sukko and arriving at the stop under the fabulous name "Lukomorye" (88 rubles in both directions);
• by taxi, which will cost 350 rubles one way.

Price list

Tickets for the morning performances cost 400 rublesfor everyone, but children under the age of six can visit the Lion's Head Castle in Sukko for free. The show starts at 10:30 and lasts for 50 minutes. As for the evening performance, the tickets for him for children are the same as for the morning, and for adults - 500 rubles. Beginning at 21:00, duration - 1 hour.

It should be noted that the company's pricing policy"Extreme Park", which belongs to the castle, is quite loyal, so it provided privileges for some groups of the population to attend the evening performances:

• veterans of the Second World War can attend the performances for free, and the soldiers who took part in the hostilities - with a 50% discount;
• large families with children up to fourteen years old, with the third child visiting the castle for free;
• for children and adults (group 1) with disabilities there is a discount of 50%, on the stroller - 100%.

Here you can take photos and leadvideo filming of the views. Copyright for these materials can be purchased for 50 rubles. For the convenience of arriving guests parking spaces are provided, which for cars will cost 250 rubles, for minibuses - 500 rubles, and for buses - 800 rubles.