Sights of Sevastopol and its environs

Sevastopol is a city of military glory, a city of the Russian fleet. Many brilliant victories and historical events took place on its territory. The streets are decorated with houses of imperial architecture, striking with their harmonious design and grandeur, many promenade embankments, a pleasant mild climate. The warm sea of ​​Sevastopol allows you to swim in it almost all year round, the variety of museums, attractions, viewing platforms completely immerses you in the history of past centuries. The spa life begins in June and ends in September.

Sevastopol is a subject of the Russian Federation. To find it on the map, you need to look at the Black Sea, in its northern part. The town is located near Simferopol, on the Crimean peninsula, from where it is easy to get to it through Bakhchisarai. Due to the unusualness and remoteness of the city, talks about the belonging of Sevastopol to one country or another are still ongoing.

Everything that is on the territory of Sevastopol is in one way or another connected with military history. The city is a little over 250 years old, but during this time it was completely destroyed twice. The first wave of destruction swept in 1855, then only a dozen buildings remained from Sevastopol. The second happened in 1941.

The date of the foundation stone of the city is considered to be 1784, with the issuance of the decree of Empress Catherine. The city rests on the banks of the Heraclean (Crimean) Peninsula, cut by a large number of bays, which are former river valleys.The longest region is Severnaya Bay, over 9 km long. The city's railway station is located on the South Bay. On the way of the train to the terminal station, you can admire the coast of the Sevastopol Bay.

For tourists, the program of walks in Sevastopol should include the most beautiful and main historical sites of the city.

This building, paved with white tiles, was created to perpetuate the memory of the events that took place during the Crimean, Great Patriotic War. Memorials with the names of the fallen soldiers have been erected on the streets of Malakhov Kurgan. For local residents, this memorial is a revered and one might even say a sacred place.

The colorful embankment is decorated with flowerpots and decorative structures. It was built on the site of the former fortifications of the city during the Crimean War. The stroll is a favorite place for tourists and locals. There are recreation areas, museums and other attractions that tell about the history of the city. The first stone of the alley was laid in the 19th century. In 1910, in the evening, an orchestra played music on the streets of the embankment. One of the main entrances was paid in those days, which is why poor people could not get into the streets of the boulevard.

The octagonal white ventilation tower was erected in the 19th century at the request of the Naval Library. The object is made in antique style, decorated with bas-reliefs related to the themes of Greek mythology. The tower symbolizes the wind rose. The Athenian tower from the 1st century BC was used as a model. The library itself was burned down in 1955, leaving only the tower as a memory.

Sevastopol Cathedral is a bright representative of one of the trends in church architecture of the 19th century. After the revolution, organized by the Bolsheviks, the temple was closed. The doors of the monumental structure were again thrown open during the occupation of Crimea during the Second World War. During the war period, the building suffered damage, which was completely reconstructed in 1948. In the 60s, a sports hall was located on the cathedral square. The Intercession Cathedral was returned to the ownership of the church in 1995.

The pier is located within the city limits. The pier is richly decorated with rotundas and verandas. Prior to that, in 1784, a village pier was located in its place, on which the port structures were based. In the 19th century, the marina turned into a festive facade of a military port, with decorations in the form of antique statues and floral decorative motifs. Walking along the count's pier, you can see monuments engraved with the names of the great Russian emperors.

The building was founded in honor of the memory of the soldiers who died during the Crimean War. The temple is just a part of a huge memorial complex located at the Bratsk cemetery. The author of the architectural project was A. Avdeev. The temple is made in the form of a pyramid, the tip of which is crowned with a massive cross. The interior decoration is faced with marble slabs with the names of the fallen heroes carved on them.

You should definitely visit and look at the unique monuments dedicated to the historical events of the city.

The majestic obelisk is located on the embankment of the city. It is considered the most important in Sevastopol; there is an image of the monument on the coat of arms of the city. The memorial was erected as a tribute to the memory of the sunken ships in 1854. These measures were taken to block the path of the British and French fleets.

This building is located on Cape Chersonesos. The complex was intended for the defense of the city. Long-range cannons are capable of continuous shelling across the entire visible territory. The range of the projectile was more than 45 km. External barriers were erected four meters thick. A museum was organized on the square of the building in the 21st century.

It is also called the Vladimir Cathedral. The building was built in the classic Russian-Byzantine style. The architecture of the building is similar to the temples of Constantinople of the 20th century. The interior of the cathedral is non-standard for the Orthodox style of decoration; instead of icons, there are plaques on the walls engraved with the names of the dead soldiers who defended Sevastopol.

Consider a list of popular museums that you should definitely visit. It is better to look at the addresses and opening hours of institutions on the Internet, upon arrival in Sevastopol. The opening hours of some museums may differ due to changes in exhibitions or a cleaning day. To visit the excursion, you must negotiate with the museum staff in advance, for this it is worth finding the phone number of the guide indicated on the official websites of the institutions.

This museum attracts people not only by its way of visiting, but also by the opportunity to look at a secret strategic site dating back to the Cold War. The fortifications located in underground bunkers are an object of admiration for the art of war. The idea of ​​creating an object "Balaklava" for servicing submarines appeared in the middle of the 20th century. It took 21 years to build the complex.

The excursion route is presented in two variations. A standard overhead one will take an hour. Visitors pass the man-made tunnels of Mount Tavros with a final visit to the anti-nuclear exhibit. The second route is a boat trip along the underground canals of the complex. During the voyage, you can see the places where the submarines are serviced. Also definitely worth looking at a hundred-meter dry dock located at an eight-meter depth.

A monumental battle painting 15 meters high is in the exhibition hall in the form of a circle. The written events tell about the times of the XIX century, about the Crimean War. This creation was created by the hand of F.A. Roubaud. The artist decided to capture the moments of the battles in the area of ​​the Malakhov Kurgan. The painting was painted by Roubaud in Munich. To help with the work of the painting, the master attracted graduates of the Bavarian Academy of Arts and several German artists.

The building is located in the north of the Sevastopol Bay. The complex was built in the 19th century. The facility was able to stand all the defenses of the city. In 2015, the Maritime Museum was located on the square of the building. This is where the acquaintance with the past wars takes place.

The museum consists of from thirty exhibition halls scattered throughout the fortress, the number of exhibits reaches two tens of thousands. On the street of the complex you can see the preserved ravelin. This building is triangular in shape, located between the bastion and the moat. The ravels housed arrows, casemates. These fortifications made it possible to protect themselves from artillery fire, to return shelling of close approaches, to carry out inconspicuous sorties.

The structure protects the bay of Sevastopol. Built in the 19th century. The object is capable of accommodating a hundred long-range guns.During the second assault on Sevastopol, the Konstantinovskaya battery helped the military to hold the city. There is a lighthouse tower next to the fortification.

This complex is represented by an association of 6 museum buildings that are located throughout Sevastopol. The union includes:

• Malakhov Kurgan;
• memorial complex "Sapun Mountain";
• house-museum of the Sevastopol underground;
• Cathedral of Saint Prince Vladimir;
• cultural and exhibition center of the Museum;
• memorial complex "Historical Boulevard".

The exhibition rooms display a collection of canvases and items telling about the history of the Black Sea Fleet. The items date back to the beginning of the Russo-Turkish War, also touching on modern days. Some of the exhibits are located in the open air, attracting passing people. The main exhibits are a telescope that belonged to Nakhimov, a real saber of Marshal Osman Nuri Pasha. All items of the collection are housed in a historic building, made in a classic style.

It is an architectural monument. The complex was designed and built in the 19th century, it is located on the avenue named after Admiral Nakhimov. The museum is designed in the form of three exhibition halls, where you can contemplate an extensive collection of paintings, various sculptures, graphic works. Presented are the works of Renaissance masters, artists graduates of the Flemish School of Art. Masterpieces of Russian and European masters of painting from the period of the 18th century.

The construction was organized in 1968. The museum is located in the Leninsky district, not far from the railway station. It contains dozens of collections, consisting of thousands of exhibits: fossils, minerals, stuffed animals, herbaria and so on. The peculiarity of the museum is that collection items are constantly replenished, thanks to visits by students of city schools of various expeditions.

The institution was built in the 19th century and was at that time the first oceanarium of the Russian Empire. The house houses half a dozen exhibition halls with representatives of the marine fauna, collected from all over the world. There are also reptiles, various invertebrates, moray eels and other representatives of the marine fauna. The exposition dedicated to the inhabitants of the Black Sea stands apart. The museum also occasionally hosts narrow thematic exhibitions.

To travel to most of the attractions located in the vicinity of Sevastopol, you should use public transport or rent a car. Outside the city, there are interesting and beautiful park areas, fortified structures on the capes, the ruins of a Greek polis.

Do you want to touch the Greek architecture without leaving for Greece? Welcome to Chersonesos. Here are the Tauride ruins of a Greek colony that once flourished in these lands. Initially, the place was called Taurida, here was a Greek polis, which was rightfully considered the cultural center of the nation. Chersonesos was founded in the 5th century BC, standing for about eight centuries, until it was destroyed by the nomads. In the 19th century, the first excavation of the ruins began. A century later, scientists managed to recreate the appearance of the ancient city.

A narrow bay, hidden by rocky massifs from prying eyes. Balaklava Bay belongs to one of the many picturesque bays of the Black Sea. This area is also difficult to distinguish from the side of the open sea. Approximately 2 thousand years ago, the first human settlements appeared on this territory. For the right to own a plot, wars constantly raged on her land. The location of Balaklava allows you to successfully carry out raids, hide from enemies.

Located on the territory of the Balaklava Bay. Today it is a former secret facility of the Soviet Union. This facility housed a nuclear submarine base, ready to retaliate at any time.

The facility is located underground and was built in 1930. Initially, as planned, a power plant was to be located on its territory, but the outbreak of war in 1941 changed the construction plans. During the peace period, the construction of the facility was resumed. Until now, it has not ended. The concrete labyrinths are frozen until ideas for their use can be found.

This structure is also located on the territory of the Balaklava Bay. However, only parts of the fortified walls, the ruins of towers and a temple have survived to us. Previously, there was a lively trade here. The trading settlement was founded by immigrants from Genoa. Three such buildings can be found on the territory of Crimea. One is located in Sudak, the other in Feodosia and the third in Balaklava. When the area came under the control of the Ottoman Empire, all the complexes fell into disrepair.

The structure was erected in the 19th century on the Chernaya River. The bridge was used partly as a water supply system. The structure is 14 meters long. During the end of the Crimean War, the water supply through the aqueduct was stopped, part of the bridge structures was destroyed.

The rock is located one and a half kilometers from Cape Fiolent. At the top there is a cross erected in memory of St. George the Victorious. Descending from the mountain, you find yourself on the Jasper Beach, which rightfully bears the name of one of the best in Crimea. The coastline of the beach is strewn with small pebbles of various colors. The water is clean and transparent.

In 1900-1915, in the vicinity of the cape, the remains of a 12th century settlement were found. The cape got its name from the Greek word "ayos" - saint. It was hypothesized that in ancient times this area was sacred to people who came from Hellas. Another version claims that the cape served as a reference point for ships.

Rocky coastline with a colorful view of the Black Sea. On the cape there are clean beaches with blue sea water. Hiking trails run along the coast.

Another large battle painting work. The canvas is placed on Sapun Mountain in a semicircular exhibition complex. In the center of the hall there is an observation deck, which allows you to see the entire composition in detail. The picture tells about the events of 44 years of the XX century.

A monastic monastery located right in a cave not far from Sevastopol. According to one of the versions, the building was built in the period of the VIII-XV centuries. After the capture of Crimea by the Ottoman Empire, the monastery fell into decay. In the 19th century, its first revival took place, the second happened at the end of the collapse of the USSR.

The temple was erected in honor of the memory of the baptism of Grand Duke Vladimir. The first building of the temple was made in the Byzantine style and appeared during the reign of Alexander II, but, unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Second World War. Until 2000, the cathedral was in ruins. The reconstruction of the temple took place only in 2004, at the same time it was consecrated.

Throughout the territory of the USSR, palaces of childhood and youth were scattered, in which children could engage in various sciences, creativity, attend circles, sports sections, and so on. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, these establishments gradually fell into decay and were closed.

A place for family vacations. On the territory of the park are located: museums, a theater, places for food, attractions and a zoo corner. The main attractions of the park are the heroes of Alexander Pushkin's fairy tales. On weekends and holidays, Lukomorye Ecopark organizes parties for children, game shows. The real gem of the park is the southern the residence of Father Frost.

The theater was built in 1932 by order of Marshal Voroshilov and became one of the first professional theaters in the USSR. The military troupe gave performances on ships, ordinary stages. Basically, all works were related to the theme of the naval revolution. The theater did not stop its work even during the Second World War. Some of the costumes and decorations were destroyed during the bombing.

For those who prefer to relax in nature or come to swim in the warm sea, it is recommended to visit the clean beaches of Sevastopol and explore the natural surroundings of the city. Together with the locals, you can go to Maksimova Dacha. On sunny days, this place is visited by many people. The forest belt is formed by centuries-old trees, lawns for playing badminton, field hockey. If there is access to motor transport, then it is worth going to the 17th kilometer.

The site runs along the Sevastopol-Yalta highway. The rest takes place in green meadows, under the sound of deciduous trees. In nature, it is allowed to make fires, have picnics, and barbecue.

Toropova dacha is located closer to Sevastopol. The picturesque surroundings are bordered by a lake and rivers. The entrance is paid. On sale there is firewood and other means for kindling fires, barbecues. For lovers of fishing and fresh sea air, Uchkuevka or Batiliman are suitable. These places are civilized, making spontaneous fires is prohibited. Entry to Batiliman is paid. You will also have to pay money for spending the night with a tent on its territory. Do not be alarmed, the fee is purely symbolic.

The nature in these places is beautiful, soothing, which makes these regions a favorite among tourists and local people. For painting landscapes or a quiet rest among the water surfaces, forest places with cold lakes, for example, Mangup, are suitable. The area is not devoid of the presence of human activity, but this does not distract from the contemplation of the surrounding beauty.

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