Gaspra
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For the asteroid named Gaspra, see 951 Gaspra.
| Gaspra Гаспра Гаспра Gaspra |
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| Country |  Ukraine |
| Territory | Crimea |
| Region | Yalta municipality |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 10,178 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 98660 — 98669 |
| Area code(s) | +380-654 |
Gaspra (Ukrainian: Гаспра, Russian: Гаспра, Crimean Tatar: Gaspra) is a spa town in Crimea, Ukraine. It is located on the Black Sea coast, west of Yalta, and is a popular holiday resort. Leo Tolstoy lived in Gaspra in 1901 and 1902.
The asteroid 951 Gaspra is named after Gaspra.
[edit] Places to see
Tourist attractions in the vicinity include the Roman castrum of Charax and the romantic castle of Swallow's Nest.
[edit] Notable natives
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