Sights of Sevastopol and its surroundings

Sevastopol is a city of military glory, a city of the Russian fleet. A lot of brilliant victories and historical events happened on its territory. The streets are decorated with houses of imperial architecture, striking in its harmonious design and grandeur, many walking promenades, a pleasant mild climate. The warm sea of ​​Sevastopol allows you to swim in it almost year-round, a variety of museums, attractions, viewports completely immerses into the history of past centuries. Resort life begins in June and ends in September.

Sevastopol is a subject of the Russian Federation. To find it on the map, you must look to the Black Sea, in its northern part. The town is located near Simferopol, on the Crimean peninsula, from where it is easily accessible through Bakhchisarai. Because of the unusualness and remoteness of the city, conversations 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 has a little over 250 years, but in all this time it has been 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 laying the stone of the city is considered to be 1784, with the release of the decree of Empress Catherine. The city rests on the banks of the Heraclean (Crimean) Peninsula, indented by a large number of bays, which are former river valleys. The longest region is the North Bay, over 9 km long. The railway station of the city is located on the South Bay. On the way of the train to the final 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 places of the city.

This structure, paved with white tiles, was created to perpetuate the memory of events during the Crimean and World War II. On the streets of Malakhov Kurgan memorials are installed with the names of the dead soldiers. For local residents, this memorial is revered and you can even say a sacred place.

The colorful embankment is decorated with tubs with flowers and decorative structures. Built on the site of the former fortifications of the city during the Crimean War. Walking - a favorite place among tourists and locals. There are recreation areas, museums and other sights telling about the history of the city. The first stone alley laid in the XIX century. In 1910, in the evening, an orchestra played music in the streets of the embankment. One of the main entrances was paid at that time, so that poor people could not get on the streets of the boulevard.

An octagonal white ventilation tower was erected in the 19th century at the request of the Maritime Library.The object is made in the antique style, decorated with bas-reliefs associated with the subjects of the mythology of the Greeks. The tower symbolizes the wind rose. The Athenian tower of the times of the 1st century BC was used as a model. The library itself was burned down in 1955, only the tower remained as a memory.

Sevastopol Cathedral is a bright representative of one of the trends in the church architecture of the XIX century. After the revolution, organized by the Bolsheviks, the temple was closed. The doors of the monumental buildings were again open during the occupation of the Crimea during the Second World War. During the war period, the building was damaged, which was completely renovated in 1948. In the 60s, a sports hall was located on the cathedral square. Pokrovsky Cathedral was returned to the church in 1995.

The pier is located within the city. The pier is richly decorated with rotundas and verandas. Before that, in its place in 1784, the village pier was located, on which port buildings were built. In the XIX century, the pier turned into a festive facade of a military port, with decorations in the form of antique statues, plant decorative motifs. Walking around the Count’s quay, you can see monuments engraved with the names of the great Russian emperors.

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

Be sure to visit and see the unique monuments dedicated to the historical events of the city.

The majestic obelisk, located on the waterfront of the city. It is considered the most important in Sevastopol, on the emblem of the city there is an image of the monument. The memorial was erected as a tribute to the memory of the flooded ships in 1854. These measures were taken to block the path of the English, French fleets.

This building is located on Cape Chersonese. The complex was intended for the defense of the city. Long-range cannons are capable of conducting continuous shelling throughout visible territory. The range of the projectile was more than 45 km. External barriers are four meters thick. On the square of the building in the XXI century a museum was organized.

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 sample XX century. The interior of the cathedral outside the box for the Orthodox design style, instead of icons on the walls are signs with the engraved names of the dead soldiers defending Sevastopol.

Consider a list of popular museums that are definitely worth a visit. Addresses and opening hours of institutions are best viewed on the Internet, upon arrival in Sevastopol. The working hours of some museums may vary due to changes in exposition or a sanitary day. To visit the tour you need agree in advance with the museum staff, for this it is necessary to find the telephone number of the guide listed 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 object dating back to the Cold War. Fortifications located in underground bunkers are the subject of admiration for the art of war.The idea of ​​creating an object "Balaclava" for servicing submarines appeared in the middle of the XX century. The construction of the complex took 21 years.

Sightseeing route is presented in two variations. Standard overground will take an hour. Visitors pass through the artificial tunnels of Mount Tavros with a final visit to the anti-nuclear exhibit. The second route is a boat trip on the underground channels of the complex. During the voyage, you can consider the service areas of submarines. Also be sure to look at 100-meter dry dock, located at an eight-meter depth.

The monumental battle canvas with a height of 15 meters is located 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. Rubo. The artist decided to capture the moments of battles in the area of ​​Malakhov barrow. The picture was written by Rubo in Munich. The master attracted graduates of the Bavarian Academy of Arts and several German artists to help with the painting.

The building, located in the north of the Sevastopol Bay. The complex was built in the XIX century. The object was able to stand all the defenses of the city. In 2015, the Maritime Museum was located on the construction area. Here is an acquaintance with past wars.

The museum consists of the 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 surviving ravelin. This building is triangular in shape, located between the bastion and the moat. Arrows and casemates were located in ravelins. This fortifications made it possible to protect themselves from artillery fire, to fire back approaching near approaches, to make unnoticeable sorties.

The building guards the bay of Sevastopol. Built in the XIX century. On the area of ​​the object can accommodate hundreds of long-range guns. During the second assault on Sevastopol, Konstantinovskaya battery helped the military to hold the city. Next to the fortification building is the lighthouse tower.

This complex is represented by the union of 6 museum buildings, which are located throughout Sevastopol. The union includes:

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

The exhibition rooms feature a collection of canvases and products telling the history of the Black Sea Fleet. Subjects date from the beginning of the Russian-Turkish war, also affecting modern days. Some of the exhibits are located in the open air, enticing people passing by. The main exhibits are the telescope that belonged to Nakhimov, the real saber of Marshal Osman Nuri-Pasha. All items of the collection are housed in a historic building in the classical style.

It is a monument of architecture. The complex was designed and built in the XIX century, it is located on the avenue named after Admiral Nakhimov. The museum is designed in the form of three exhibition halls in which you can see an extensive collection of paintings, various sculptures, graphic works. The works of Renaissance masters, artists graduates of the Flemish School of Art are presented. Masterpieces of Russian and European masters of painting since the period of the XVIII century.

The building was organized in 1968. The museum is located in the Leninsky district, near the station of the railway station.It contains dozens of collections consisting of thousands of exhibits: fossils, minerals, stuffed animals, herbariums, and so on. The peculiarity of the museum is that collection items are constantly updated, thanks to visiting pupils of city schools of various expeditions.

The institution was built in the XIX century and at that time was the first aquarium of the Russian Empire. The house has half a dozen exhibition halls with representatives of the marine fauna, collected from all over the world. There are also reptiles, a variety of invertebrates, moray eels and other representatives of the marine fauna. The exhibition dedicated to the inhabitants of the Black Sea stands apart. From time to time, the museum 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 are interesting and beautiful park areas, fortified buildings on the headlands, the ruins of a Greek polis.

Want to touch the Greek architecture without leaving for Greece? Welcome to Chersonese. Here are the Tauride ruins of a Greek colony that once flourished on these lands. Initially the place was called Tavrida, here was located the Greek polis, rightly considered the cultural center of the nation. Chersonesos was founded in the V century BC, having stood for about eight centuries, until it was destroyed by nomads. In the XIX century, the first excavations of the ruins began. After a century, scientists managed to recreate the look of the ancient city.

A narrow bay hidden by rocky massifs from prying eyes. Balaklava Bay refers to one of the many picturesque bays of the Black Sea. This area is also difficult to distinguish from the open sea. Approximately 2000 years ago, the first human settlements appeared in this area. For the right to own a plot, wars constantly raged on her land. The location of Balaclava allows you to successfully carry out raids, hiding from enemies.

Located on the territory of Balaklava Bay. Today it is the former secret object of the Soviet Union. At this facility housed the base of submarines with nuclear weapons, ready at any time to strike back.

The object is located underground, was built in 1930. Initially, according to the idea, a power station was to be located on its territory, but the outbreak of war in 1941 changed the construction plans. In the peace period, the construction of the facility was resumed. To date, it has not been completed. Concrete labyrinths are frozen until the ideas for their use are invented.

This facility is also located on the territory of Balaklava Bay. However, only parts of the fortified walls, the ruins of the towers, the temple reached us. Previously, there was a lively trade. Commercial settlement founded by immigrants from Genoa. On the territory of the Crimea, you can find three such buildings. One is located in Sudak, the other in Feodosiya and the third in Balaclava. When the area came under the control of the Ottoman Empire, all the complexes fell into disrepair.

The building was erected in the XIX century on the Black River. The bridge was used partially as water supply. The length of the building reaches 14 meters. During the end of the Crimean War, the water supply through the aqueduct was discontinued, part of the bridge’s structures were destroyed.

The rock is located one and a half kilometers from Cape Fiolent. At the top is a cross, set in memory of St. George the Victorious. Descending from the mountain, you get to Jasper Beach, which rightfully bears the name of one of the best in the Crimea.The coastline of the beach is covered with small pebbles of various colors. The water is clean, clear.

In 1900-1915, remains of a 12th-century settlement were found in the vicinity of the cape. Cape received its name from the Greek word "Aios" - holy. It was hypothesized that in ancient times this area was sacred for people arriving from Hellas. Another version claims that the cape served as a guide for ships.

Rocky coastline with a colorful view of the Black Sea. On the cape are clean beaches with blue sea water. Along the coast there are tourist routes.

Another large battle pictorial 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 to examine the entire composition in detail. The film tells about the events of 44 years of XX century.

Monastic cloister, located directly in a cave near Sevastopol. According to one of the versions, the building was built in the period of the VIII-XV centuries. After the capture of the Crimea by the Ottoman Empire, the monastery fell into disrepair. In the XIX century, its first revival happened, the second was 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, was destroyed during the Second World War. Until 2000, the cathedral was in a state of ruins. The reconstruction of the temple took place only in 2004, at the same time it was consecrated.

The palaces of childhood and adolescence were scattered throughout the USSR, in which children could practice various sciences, creative work, attend circles, sports clubs, and so on. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, these institutions gradually fell into disrepair and were closed.

Place for a family holiday. In the park there are museums, a theater, places for food, attractions and a zoo corner. The main attractions of the park are the heroes of the fairy tales of A.S. Pushkin. On weekends, holidays, Ecopark Lukomorye organizes holidays for children, game shows. The real gem of the park is the south residence of Santa Claus.

The theater on the orders of Marshal Voroshilov was erected in 1932 and became one of the first professional theaters in the USSR. The military troupe gave performances on ships, ordinary scenes. Basically, all the works were related to the theme of the naval revolution. The theater did not stop its work even during the Great Patriotic War. Part of the costumes and decorations were destroyed during the bombing.

For those who prefer to relax in nature or come for a 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 local you can go to Maximov Dacha. On sunny days, this place is visited by many people. The forest belt is formed by secular trees, badminton lawns, and field hockey. If you have access to vehicles, you should go to the 17th kilometer.

The plot runs along the highway Sevastopol-Yalta. Rest takes place on the green meadows, under the noise of deciduous trees. Outdoors it is allowed to make bonfires, to arrange picnics, to fry kebabs.

Closer to Sevastopol is Toropova cottage. The picturesque surroundings border the lake and rivers. Entry fee.On sale there is firewood and other means for kindling fires, barbecues. For lovers of fishing and fresh sea air, Uchkuevka or Batiliman will suit. These places are civilized, breeding spontaneous fires is prohibited. Entrance to Batiliman is paid. You will also have to give money for an overnight stay with a tent on its territory. Do not be afraid, the board is purely symbolic.

The nature in these places is beautiful, soothing, which makes this region a favorite among tourists and the local population. For writing landscapes or a quiet rest among the water smooth surface suitable forest areas with cold lakes - for example, Mangup. The locality is not devoid of the presence of human activity, but it does not distract from the contemplation of the surrounding beauty.

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