Sevastopol is one of two cities with special status in Ukraine (the other being the capital, Kiev), located on the Black Sea coast of the Crimean Peninsula. It has a population of 342,451 (2001). Sevastopol is the second largest port in Ukraine, after the Port of Odessa.
The unique geographic location and navigation conditions of the city’s harbours make Sevastopol a strategically important naval point. It is also a popular seaside resort and tourist destination, mainly for visitors from the Commonwealth of Independent States countries. The city continues to be the home of the Russian—formerly Soviet—Black Sea Fleet, and is now home to a Ukrainian naval base and has Russian naval facilities leased from Ukraine through 2042. The headquarters of both the Ukrainian Naval Forces and Russia’s Black Sea Fleet are located in the city.
Sevastopol – a relatively young city . June 14, 2003 he was 220 years old .
Traditionally, the Day of the city there are many holiday events. Celebration is usually held on the second weekend of June.
Saturday along the central city is the theatrical parade of members of military history clubs , whose representatives come here from all over the world . A night on the Promenade are the amateur art . Undergo mass celebrations , and of course , colorful fireworks, and more.
And on Sunday held to celebrate Historical Boulevard , which is attended Sevastopol and guests . In celebration always provided entertainment with a performance of amateur artistic groups , quizzes, free screenings of documentaries on Sevastopol. Organizovyvyutsya free visit the observation deck and the Sevastopol Panorama . Near Panorama played mock military battles of yesteryear. Are representations of the national- cultural societies of Sevastopol ( Russian , Ukrainians, Belarusians , Germans, Jews, Bulgarians , Tatars , Greeks, Armenians, Azeris , etc.). This national costumes , songs, dances , etc. Can klasno pozazhigat dance or sing with the Greeks and Ukrainians , to communicate with the Germans ( in German). Plus a variety of souvenirs , lovely views of Sevastopol and the great weather .
The most popular tourist spots:
Near the area Nakhimov is Count’s Quay – the card of the hero-city, a kind of emblem of the city, one of the main attractions of Sevastopol. With this landmark is connected all the history of the city of Sevastopol from the foundation to the present day.
In the center stands proudly monument to Admiral PS Nakhimov famous naval commander, the hero of the first defense of Sevastopol, who headed it since October 1854.
In the center of Bastion hill on which was located the fourth bastion stands the main attraction of Sevastopol and the biggest monument of the first defense of Sevastopol – Panorama “Defense of Sevastopol 1854 1855gg.”.
For Lenin monument is an outstanding monument of the Orthodox Church architecture of the nineteenth century – the Cathedral of St. Admiralty. Vladimir. Here is the tomb of Russian admirals of the fleet.
Area Ushakov
Grand Admiral FF Ushakov (1744-1817 gg.) Never lost a naval battle. It is named after the area of Sevastopol.
Aquarium In 1897 in the lower part of the building of the Institute of Biology of Southern Seas was created the country’s first aquarium with marine animals. This is one of the oldest in Europe and the only marine aquarium in Ukraine.
Palace of childhood and adolescence Next to the aquarium stands one of the most luxurious buildings Sevastopol – Palace of childhood and adolescence. It was built in 1914 for the first in the Russian Institute of physical methods of treatment.
Black Sea Fleet Museum Lenin Street is one of the most interesting museums of Sevastopol – Museum of Black Sea Fleet. This is one of the oldest naval museums in the world, it was opened in 1869 on the initiative of EI Totleben
Near the area Nakhimov conveniently located seaside boulevard of the city of Sevastopol. It was founded on the banks of the Artillery Bay in autumn 1885, on the site of a huge, almost half a kilometer Nicholas fort (one of the largest in Europe). Finally, modern look to the Primorsky Boulevard formed in 1905.
Monument to the scuttled ships in Sevastopol
Sunken Ships Monument
Monument to the Scuttled Ships – this elegant column, topped by Corinthian capitals, standing on an artificial island in ten meters from the shore. Above it – a bronze-headed eagle, which holds in its beak a laurel wreath and anchor. Very popular attraction of Sevastopol.
Dragon bridge
“Dragon bridge” connecting the waterfront boulevard, became the hallmark of the city and the world-famous example of Russian Art Nouveau architecture.
Hersonissos was a Greek colony. It was founded in 422-421 BC yy (Beginning in IV BC) come from the Herculean Pont, located at that time in the territory of modern Turkey. Popular and interesting sights of Sevastopol.
Vladimir’s Cathedral – the largest Orthodox church in Crimea. Built in the Byzantine style of Inkerman stone and marble trimmed different breeds, he became a worthy memorial to the baptism of Russia, one of the holy Orthodoxy.
Fog bell On the territory of Chersonesos Reserve is also famous Misty bell, which stands on a hill in the northern region of Chersonesos. He weighs 150 pounds. His cast from captured Turkish guns in 1778.
Monument of Glory Five-meter monument of glory in the form of a truncated pyramid stands on a three-step basis. Obelisk topped by a five-pointed star framed by a wreath of Fame. Plaques on the monument inscribed with the names of dead OVRovtsev.
Balaklava Bay Decoration of the city , located between high rocky mountains. This unique creation of nature. Narrow winding strait 1.5 km it is connected with the sea, as well as at the entrance to the bay rocky makes a few turns, then the open sea harbor is not noticeable at all. more
George Monastery Indeed, the most unique place Fiolent , of which there are many legends and stories, facts and assumptions … Every traveler who has visited the Crimea at the time, considered it his duty to visit the Holy Monastery. more
The trade and shipbuilding importance of Sevastopol’s port has been growing since the fall of the Soviet Union,[citation needed] despite the difficulties that arise from the joint military control over its harbours and piers. Sevastopol is also an important centre of marine biology research. In particular, dolphins have been studied and trained in the city since the end of World War II. This was originally done as a secret naval programme to use the animals for special undersea operations.
Sevastopol enjoys one of the warmest climates in Ukraine, with mild winters and moderate warm summers.