Sevastopol in Crimea: history, sights and weather
The Crimean peninsula is a place that attracts Russians with its incredible history, beautiful nature, golden beaches. Holidays on the Black Sea coast have long become a national tradition. Today it is Sevastopol that is the most popular resort city among domestic tourists and vacationers. We will tell you about sights and other entertainments in this article.
Description
The city is located on the southwestern coast of the Crimea peninsula. In his possession is the coast of the bay of the same name, as well as the Heracles Peninsula. According to scientific data, it was in these places that the "construction" of the Crimean mountain range began. In addition to the Crimean, if you look on the map, Kamyshovaya, Kruglaya, Streletskaya, Karantinnaya and Yuzhnaya bays are no less famous.
The settlement, which has been formed for a long time, is surrounded by several nature reserves, on the territory of which rivers flow.
The history of Sevastopol begins in ancient times. At that time, there was a rather large city-state called Chersonesos. The architecture of the ancient city today is the main attraction of the Republic of Crimea. So, Tauric Chersonesos is located on the North side.
The founder of the modern city (1783) is Rear Admiral F.F.Mekenzie. Sevastopol is adjacent to such large cities as Simferopol (in the north), Yalta (in the southeast). The total area is 1,079 square meters. The population is about 420 thousand people. Inhabited areas - Gagarinsky, Leninsky. By the way, the villages at the foot of the mountains also belong to the urban area.
Today the city is the largest scientific, historical, industrial center for the indigenous population, as well as a wonderful resort place for vacationers. It should be noted that Sevastopol is considered a powerful base of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation.
Climate
The climate of Sevastopol can be called subtropical, however, the spurs of the Crimean mountains do not protect the city from northern winds. Despite the fact that Sevastopol is located on the same latitude as French Lyon and Italian Milan, the weather here is very different from European countries. The climate of the southern coast of Crimea depends on the mood of the sea.
For example, in the foothills, the climatic conditions are quite mild, so climatologists define it as marine. The subtropical Mediterranean type is more inherent in the southwest coast.
The coldest month is February - the average air temperature is +2.8 degrees. In July, the warmest month, the air warms up to +22.4 degrees. The Black Sea off the coast of Sevastopol keeps temperatures above zero, and in summer - more than 23 degrees.
What to see?
Upon arrival in Sevastopol, the first thing to do is to visit the main attraction of the peninsula - monument to the sunken ships... This symbol is located approximately 20 km from the coastline. According to historical facts, in the years 1854-1855. here 13 ships of the Black Sea Fleet were deliberately sunk for a good purpose - not to let the army of the Anglo-French into the Akhtiar Bay.
The monument, in fact, is a rock, smoothly turning into a column of the Corinthian order. There is also a majestic a bronze double-headed eagle with an anchor and a laurel wreath in his hands. The monument to this day is a historical and cultural value, reminiscent of the heroism of soldiers during the Crimean War.
The next stop should certainly be national reserve "Chersonesos Tauric". Many centuries ago, this territory was occupied by a fairly developed city. However, after two millennia of its existence, it was destroyed by nomads in the XIV century. Archaeological work continues to this day. The remains of the foundations of the standing structures were excavated.
In addition, tourists should pay attention to the columns, arches that have survived today, as well as touch the fragments of the walls, on which you can see the mosaic painting.
Visitors to Crimea for the first time are recommended to visit the famous museum-panorama "Defense of Sevastopol". This attraction is dedicated to the brave defenders of the homeland during the Crimean War. There is a huge canvas (size 115 m - length, 14 m - height) with many small details, on which a whole group of artists worked under the direction of the battle artist F.A.Roubaud.
Horseback riding and excursions to significant historical sites are especially popular among visitors in Sevastopol. Fans of outdoor activities will not be bored either, for example, you can organize a hike to the mountain ranges, getting acquainted with local settlements along the way.
To do this, you need to equip yourself with tents and the necessary equipment, which can be purchased in the shops of the city.
How to get there?
The starting point to Sevastopol is the nearby city of Simferopol. You can get to the resort town by various means of transport. The most optimal and fastest way is considered to be the way by car towards the south-west along the H06 highway. The distance to the point of arrival is only 67 km, the duration of the trip is an hour.
In addition to the road, there is a railway connection. Direct flights from Simferopol to Sevastopol are operated by modern electric trains (interval - 3 hours). Also, trips are made by passing trains from Anapa, Krasnodar, Kerch.
Comfortable buses run from the southern cities of Russia. If you need to get to the designated point from the cities of Crimea, you can use the internal bus routes.
Where to stay?
Crimea is a great place for single travelers or a full family vacation. To date, there are no problems with the resettlement of newcomers in Sevastopol.
Recently, it has become popular to rent housing in the private sector - this does not require intermediaries and unnecessary overpayment... Therefore, this option is considered suitable for those who do not like hotels. In such conditions, you can feel like the owner of a rented house, which has everything for a good stay.
In addition to comfortable hotels, the city offers several cozy hostels where you can stay just overnight, as well as boarding houses with meals and a private beach.
Guests who love comfort should pay attention to popular hotel "Aquamarine"... It is located a few minutes from the sea and a beautiful beach. The hotel rooms are equipped with everything necessary for living on the peninsula, in addition, each room has a private balcony, a small kitchen, a bathroom and comfortable beds. On the territory of "Aquamarine" there is a tennis court, as well as a restaurant with excellent cuisine.
Next to the city beach there is a modern hotel "Panderoza"... The apartments offered to the guests include air conditioning, a shower cabin with built-in hydromassage, the necessary updated household appliances, furniture, and a TV set. There are cafes and bars on the ground floor, and there is also private parking for car owners.
It is worth knowing that all-inclusive accommodation is quite expensive, but the service and amenities offered will offset the cash costs.
Guest House "Kler Cottage" will be a great place to stay with children. Sufficiently comfortable rooms are equipped with household appliances for cooking and heating food. There is also a nearby restaurant with local cuisine that will satisfy the taste of adults and children. It is impossible not to mention the nearby yacht club, where those who wish can go diving or windsurfing.
Reviews
Sevastopol is a warm, cozy, incredibly beautiful place with an amazing history. Visitors here on vacation will not be bored - in addition to sandy beaches, there are museums, exhibitions, galleries in the city. You should definitely take a walk through the protected parks, as well as see with your own eyes the ancient Chersonesos, touch the monuments of the heroes of the Crimean War.
The southern coast of the Crimea peninsula is an excellent place for recreation for one person or the whole family. Luxurious beaches, national attractions, restaurants, street cafes, comfortable hotels, budget hostels - everyone will find their own here.
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