Bear Mountain, or, according to the ancient language, Ayu-Dag is one of the most visited peaks of the Crimea. Gore is not the highest point in the region, but its slopes attracts thousands of travelers because of its mysterious and inexplicable magnetism.
By its very nature Bear Mountain - is frustrated volcano. Once the molten magma who beat from the bowels of the earth, could not break through the mountainous expanse. Thickness of the Earth's rocks formed a mountain shaped like a bear, who drinks from the Black Sea.
mountains attract an unusual appearance in this district Mages, Warlocks, adherents of alternative religions. Here they carry out their rituals, asking the Ayu-Dag blessings and protection. In their opinion, at this point is concentrated bunch of cosmic energy, which gives the mountain property of magnetism, so here more than once visited well-known politicians, actors and artists. Attracts people like magic not be realized volcano.
There is another point of view, which explains the popularity of the Bear - the mountains. The final formation of the landscape refers to the 7.6 century BC Then, according to excavations in the mountains the first settlers established themselves. Based on the residue of their temple in the 17th century was built the monastery of Saints Peter and Paul. It is for this reason, buying flowers wholesale, here annually attracts millions of pilgrims.
There is another legend that has nothing to do with spiritual development of man. According to unofficial data, around the Bear - the mountains, or rather in its many bays, regularly hides a lot of smugglers, petty crooks, and other people who disregard the precepts of the law. However, there is no evidence of this.
All of the above theory promote that interest in the Bear - grief does not dry out with age and is reinforced by the numerous hiking trails.