Sevastopol in Crimea: history, sights and weather
The Crimean peninsula is a place that attracts Russians with its incredible history, beautiful nature, golden beaches. Rest on the Black Sea has long been a national tradition. Today, it is Sevastopol that is the most popular resort city among domestic tourists and vacationers. We will tell about sights and other entertainments in this article.
Description
The city is located on the southwestern coast of the Crimea peninsula. In his possessions is the shore of the bay of the same name, as well as the Herakleian 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 at the map, no less famous are Kamyshovaya, Kruglaya, Streletskaya, Quarantine and the South Bay.
The settlement that has been formed for a long time is surrounded by several natural reserves on the territory of which rivers flow.
The history of Sevastopol begins in ancient times. At that time there was a rather large policy 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. Mekenzi. Sevastopol is adjacent to such large cities as Simferopol (in the north), Yalta (in the south-east). The total area is 1,079 square meters. The population is about 420 thousand people. Populated areas - Gagarin, Lenin. 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 an excellent resort place for holidaymakers. Not to mention 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 the 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, climatic conditions are quite mild, so climate scientists define it as marine. The sub-tropical Mediterranean type is more inherent in the southwestern 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 retains a temperature above zero, and in summer - more than 23 degrees.
What to see?
On arrival in Sevastopol, the first thing to do is to visit the main attraction of the peninsula - monument to scuttled ships. This symbol is located approximately 20 km from the coastline. According to historical facts in the years 1854-1855. 13 ships of the Black Sea Fleet were deliberately flooded here for the good purpose of preventing the Anglo-French army from entering the Ahtiar Bay.
The monument, in fact, is a rock, smoothly turning into a column of Corinthian order. Here stands the majestic 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 the soldiers during the Crimean War.
The next stop will definitely be national reserve "Chersonese". Many centuries ago, this territory was occupied by a fairly developed city. However, after two thousand years 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 preserved columns today, arches, as well as touch the fragments of the walls on which you can see the mosaic painting.
Visitors are recommended to visit Crimea for the first time. famous museum-panorama "Defense of Sevastopol." This landmark is dedicated to the brave defenders of the motherland during the Crimean War. There is a huge canvas (size 115 m - length, 14 m - height) with many small details, which was worked on by a whole group of artists under the leadership of the battle-player F. A. Rubo.
In Sevastopol, horseback riding, excursions to significant historical places are especially popular among visitors. It will not be boring for lovers of active rest, for example, you can organize a hike to the mountain ranges, on the way getting acquainted with the local settlements.
To do this, it is necessary to equip with tents and 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 reach the resort town by various means of transport. The best and fastest way is by car to the south-west along the highway H06. The distance to the point of arrival is only 67 km, the duration of the trip is one hour.
In addition to the highway, there is a railway connection. A direct flight from Simferopol to Sevastopol is performed by modern electric trains (interval - 3 hours). Also the trains make passing trains from Anapa, Krasnodar, Kerch.
Comfortable buses run from the southern cities of Russia. If you want 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 solo travelers or a good family vacation. To date, there are no problems with the resettlement of visitors in Sevastopol.
Recently it has become popular to rent housing in the private sector - it does not require intermediaries and an extra overpayment. Therefore, this option is considered suitable for those who do not like hotels. In such circumstances, 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 only for the night, as well as boarding houses with meals and a private beach.
Loving comfort guests should pay attention to popular hotel "Aquamarine". It is located a few minutes from the sea and the beautiful beach. The hotel rooms are equipped with everything necessary for living on the peninsula, and each room has a private balcony, a small kitchen, a bathroom, and comfortable beds. On the territory of Aquamarine there is a tennis court, and a restaurant with excellent cuisine.
Near the city beach is a modern hotel "Panderosa". The apartments offered to the guests include air conditioning, a shower cabin with built-in hydromassage, the necessary updated appliances, furniture, TV. On the ground floor there are cafes and bars, as well as private parking for car owners.
It is worth knowing that living with the “all inclusive” function is quite expensive, but the service and the offered amenities compensate for the cash costs.
Guest House "Kler Cottage" will be a great place to stay with children. Rather comfortable rooms are equipped with household appliances for cooking and heating food. Nearby there is also a restaurant with local cuisine, which will be enjoyed by adults and children.Not to mention the nearby yacht club, where people can go diving or windsurfing.
Reviews
Sevastopol is a warm, cozy, incredibly beautiful place with an amazing history. We will not be bored here on vacation - besides sand beaches, there are museums, exhibitions and galleries in the city. You should definitely take a walk through the protected parks, as well as see the ancient Chersonesos, touch the monuments of the heroes of the Crimean War.
The southern coast of the peninsula of Crimea is a great place to relax as one person, and the whole family. Luxury beaches, national attractions, restaurants, street cafes, comfortable hotels, budget hostels - everyone will find their own here.
About the history and sights of the city of Sevastopol in the Crimea, see the following video.
