Sights of Sevastopol ⚓ collected everything in one article ⬇️

Sightseeing - where to go on vacation?

The territory of the city is a real keeper of history .
Some of its attractions send tourists back to the times of the Romans, while other places have become silent witnesses to the bloody battles of other eras. It's very easy to fall in love with Sevastopol. It is enough to walk along its hills, see the bays cut by waves, admire the expanses of the sea and visit numerous attractions.

• For a detailed overview of all the ways to get to the city with prices and tips, follow the link here.
• We talked about the weather in each month of the year and water temperature in Sevastopol here.
• The beaches of the city and the most beautiful places on the coast were described in detail here.
• All the nuances, passwords and appearances for vacationing with children at the resort are in this article.

Results

Now you know where to go in Sevastopol, this is a whole range of attractions and entertaining places where everyone will find something to their liking and even the most experienced tourist will not be bored. In addition to all sorts of modern entertainment, here you can plunge into centuries-old history, imbued with military motifs, complemented by historical monuments, museum exhibitions and memories of the cultural development of the city. The stunning pristine nature will captivate the minds of any traveler. Towering mountain cliffs, panoramic views of the clear blue waters of the pebble beaches of the Black Sea, Crimean evergreen needles - can provide you with a colorful, unforgettable vacation.

Map with addresses

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Monument to the Scuttled Ships

The visiting card of the city is the monument to Sunken Ships (1905), located near Primorsky Boulevard. This building is known to every Russian - its image is on the front side of the 200 ruble banknote.

The 16-meter monument recalls the events of the first defense of Sevastopol (1854-55), when 5 ships and 2 frigates were sunk at the entrance to Sevastopol Bay in order to protect the city from the enemy.

• The route is here.

• Location : Sevastopol Bay, Primorsky Blvd.

Primorsky Boulevard

The boulevard was founded at the end of the 19th century. on the site of defensive redoubts founded by Suvorov. On the territory of the boulevard there are famous sights of the city:

• Count's pier,
• Monument to the Sunken Ships,
• Pedestrian bridge dedicated to the events of the Russian-Turkish War.
• One of the historic buildings houses the Aquarium and the Institute for South Sea Studies.

Photos and reviews, route here.

Count's pier

The ancient ceremonial pier , from where squadrons of ships used to go into battle and return victorious from long voyages. Since the founding of the city, a wooden pier was created here, which was subsequently rebuilt and decorated with columns, a wide staircase descending to the sea, and rotundas and other decorations were installed.

Count Voinovich commanded the fleet during the years of the founding and construction of the city, moored here, hence the name of the pier. At the same time, the official (but rarely used) name of the pier was Ekaterininskaya.

Today the Count's Marina is a monument of history and architecture. On its walls there are memorial plaques in honor of memorable events in the history of the Black Sea Fleet.

The official address is Nakhimov 4 , although this is the address of a building located a few meters from the site itself.

• Address, photos and reviews

Memorial to the Hero City of Sevastopol

The memorial, due to its compositional design, is also known as “Bayonet and Sail,” which symbolizes the relationship between the ground forces and the navy .

• Location: Cape Khrustalny.

Chersonese Tauride

Tauride Chersonesos is one of the most visited attractions of the city, representing the ruins of an ancient Greek polis , located 3 km from the center.

A notable “calling card” of Chersonese is called the Fog Bell , which was cast from captured Turkish cannons in 1778 in Taganrog. For a long time it served as a sound beacon, saving ships during fogs.

Of great interest to tourists are such objects as the Basilica in the Basilica , the ancient theater and the Vladimir Cathedral , built on the ancient agora.

• Address, photos and reviews here.
• The official website is here.

The museum on the territory of the polis was founded back in 1892 as the “Warehouse of Local Antiquities” . In 1978, a state reserve was created on its basis, which is currently a large research and museum institution. The collection includes more than 214,000 exhibits.

• The cost of excursions is from 350 ₽ for adult visitors, from 175 ₽ for children over 7 years old.
• A visit to the antique exposition - 150 ₽/75 ₽, to the Byzantine exposition - 150 ₽/75 ₽.
• Location: st. Ancient, 1, Sevastopol.

St. Vladimir's Cathedral on Chersonesos

Vladimir Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Crimea. The idea to build a cathedral arose in 1825, but construction could only begin in 1859. The work lasted 15 years.

The architecture of the building is made in the Byzantine style. From 2000 to 2006, restoration took place , which made it possible to revive the appearance of the temple. Today, services are held there and annual prayer services are held.

• Address: Sevastopol, st. Ancient, 1
• Photos and reviews, route here.

Malakhov Kurgan

Malakhov Kurgan, located on the Korabelnaya side, is the dominant height in the city (97 m above sea level), from where an amazing view of the surrounding area opens.

It was this place that became the place for testing the courage and will of the defenders of the hero city , whose memory is preserved to this day by the Malakhov Kurgan.

On a hill there is a memorial park complex. Its main structure is a defensive tower (19th century), inside of which there is a museum telling about the events unfolding in 1854-55. There are many monuments and memorial markers on the territory of the mound.

• The cost of visiting with excursion service is 200 rubles for adults, 150 rubles for children and students.
• Location: Malakhov Kurgan.

• The official address of Malakhov Kurgan is Sevastopol, st. Istomina .
• Route and reviews here.

Panorama - Sevastopol Defense Museum

• We did a great review article about Panorama here.

The semicircular building on top of Bastion Hill is one of the city's most popular tourist sites. Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol 1854-55" , located on the second floor of the complex, is truly impressive in its scope.

The total area of ​​the canvas is 1600 m2 (14 m in height and 115 m in circumference). The panorama shows the day of the assault on Malakhov Kurgan and the Korabelnaya side of the city .

• Cost of visiting Panorama as part of an excursion group: 500 ₽ for adults, 250 ₽ for children under 16 years old, 350 ₽ for persons under 18 years of age, students.
• Location: Historical Boulevard, 1.

• The official address of the museum is Historical Boulevard, Sevastopol.
• Photos, route and reviews here.

Sapun Mountain

• We described the memorial complex in more detail here.

The Sapun Gora memorial complex was created in memory of the liberating soldiers. Its central object is the Diorama “Assault on Sapun Mountain on May 7, 1944.” . One part of the diorama depicts realistic events of the assault battle, the second part shows live scenery that was made up of authentic exhibits.

An obelisk to fallen soldiers was erected on a hill , on the granite slabs of which the names of 240 Heroes of the USSR are indicated, as well as a temple-chapel of St. George was erected and a monument to the soldiers of the 51st Army . Part of the complex is an open exhibition of weapons and military equipment from the Second World War.

• The cost of visiting with excursion service is 500 rubles for adults, 250 rubles for children under 16 years of age, 350 rubles for persons under 18 years of age and students.
• Location: Balaklava highway.

• The address of the diorama is Sevastopol, Yalta Highway, Sapun Mountain
• More photos, route and reviews here.

Mikhailovskaya battery

A white-stone, two-story battery in the shape of a horseshoe was built on Cape Konstantinovsky in order to block the entrance of enemy ships to Sevastopol Bay. Currently it is a museum and exhibition complex , the exhibition of which is dedicated to the defense of the battery during the Crimean and Great Patriotic Wars. In the central part of the courtyard there is a mass grave of the battery defenders (1942).

• Location: st. Gromova, 35/1.

Museum 35th Coastal Battery

At the site of the deployment of the last defensive stronghold of Sevastopol in the summer of 1942 - the 35th coastal battery, a museum historical and memorial complex . On its territory there is the Necropolis of the Fallen, the Pantheon of Memory, a monument to the personnel of the II Armored Tower and the chapel of the Archangel Michael.

• Location: Alley of Defenders 35-1 batteries, 7.

Black Sea Fleet Theater

The theater building was built in the late 50s of the last century and is a typical example of the architecture of the “Stalinist” period. Externally, the building looks very attractive; it is crowned with a six-story tower. There are several clock dials installed on it, and the city anthem is heard over the square every hour.

At different times the theater was called the "Sailor's House", the Drama Theater named after. B. Lavrenev (he is still called that today). The repertoire includes plays by classics and modern authors .

• theater address: Sevastopol, pl. Ushakova, 1
• photos and reviews here.

Palace of Childhood and Youth

During the Soviet era, children's art palaces operated in all cities of the country. Today they are becoming rare. In Sevastopol, the Palace of Childhood and Youth has fully retained its purpose and specialization . Here children from 5 to 17 years old study for free in various clubs and studios.

The palace building was built in 1913 . It is made in a classical style and looks very impressive; the central entrance with columns makes it a real palace. Initially, there was an institute for the treatment of diseases with sea water named after. Sechenov.

• The address of the palace is Sevastopol, Nakhimov Ave., 4
• photos and reviews here.

Sevastopol Art Museum

The Sevastopol Art Museum is named after M. Kroshitsky , who for many years served as director of the Sevastopol art gallery. The museum's exhibition contains examples of painting, graphics, and sculpture. There are works by European and Russian painters of the 18th-20th centuries.

• The address of the museum is Sevastopol, Nakhimov Ave., 9
• photos and reviews here.

The museum building is closed for renovations until the end of 2022, but it is quite possible to see it from the outside and appreciate the level of architectural skill of the builders. The exhibitions are temporarily located at: st. General Ostryakov, 70.

Ticket price - 120 ₽, master class - 150 ₽, lecture service - 300 ₽.

Chembalo fortress in Balaklava

The Genoese fortress of Chembalo, consisting of a number of stone fortifications and citadels connected by powerful fortress walls, was erected in the southern part of Balaklava Bay. The first mention of it dates back to 1343 . The ruins of the fortification are quite well preserved to this day.

The ruins of the fortress are located on the shores of Balaklava Bay . Only the remains of the fortress walls and towers have survived. Several centuries ago, three similar structures operated in Crimea, in addition to Balaklava, located in Sudak and Feodosia.

The condition of the fortress until the middle of the 20th century was quite satisfactory, but in 1942, during the battles with the Nazis, the structure was badly damaged . Today it is a historical monument; work is underway to reconstruct and restore the fortress.

• Route, photos and reviews here.

And the address of the object: Sevastopol, Balaklava, st. Historical . Get to the “5 kilometer” m/r (final), from there the fortress is easy to see and approach.

• Location: Balaklava Bay.

Object 825GTS

Submarine base museum (detailed article with all the necessary information about the museum here), located in Balaklava Bay. The top-secret facility is hidden under a durable concrete cap that can withstand a direct hit from a hydrogen bomb. The base operated until 1993, after which it was closed in the spirit of the times and due to a lack of funds for its maintenance.

• The museum website is here.
• Photos and reviews

1. The cost of a ticket for an independent inspection of the main composition of the complex with an audio guide is 700 rubles for children over 14 years old and adults , 350 rubles for children 7-13 years old.
2. Admission for children 3-6 years old is free.

Vladimir Cathedral on Suvorov

Vladimir or Admiralty Cathedral is an Orthodox monument from the 19th century. Here are the tombs of admirals and officers of the Black Sea Fleet : V.A. Kornilova, P.A. Nakhimova, V.I. Istomin and other naval officers who died defending the city.

• The cost of visiting with excursion service is 300 rubles for adults, 150 rubles for children under 16 years of age, 250 rubles for persons under 18 years of age and students.
• Location: st. Suvorova, 3.

• Photos and reviews here.

Intercession Cathedral

Orthodox church , belongs to the Simferopol diocese. Inkerman and Krymbal stone was used for construction.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1892 and lasted about 10 years. The architecture is of the basilica type, with many decorative elements. Externally, the building looks very impressive and attracts many tourists.

Today the Intercession Cathedral is a functioning church , restored and made available to believers in 1994.

• Fedres of the cathedral - Sevastopol, Bolshaya Morskaya, street, no. 36
• Photos and reviews here.

Inkerman Cave Monastery

Monastery , located near Sevastopol in Inkerman. The date of its foundation is not precisely determined - some historians attribute it to the 8th century, others consider the age of the monastery to be from the 14th-15th centuries.

• A large article about all the monasteries of Crimea with the most useful information is here.

When Crimea came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, the monastery fell into decay. It was revived twice , first in the 19th century, then after the collapse of the USSR, at the end of the 20th century. Today it is a functioning temple where prayer services are held.

• Photos and reviews here.
• The official website of the monastery is here.

• Official address of the monastery : Sevastopol, st. 3rd Bastionnaya, 25 . The easiest way to get to it is along the Simferopol Highway, you need to get to the Chernaya River.

Inkerman Vintage Wine Factory

The vintage wine factory in Inkerman appeared in 1961 . However, the traditions of local winemaking go back to ancient times - even Greek settlers grew grapes here and made wine.

• Read more about the plant and how to buy a tour online in a separate article here.

Today, the plant's specialization is not only in the process of creating wines, but also in excursion activities. Tastings, lectures are held , visitors try wines and receive a lot of useful information about the varieties and characteristics of the products.

The cost of an excursion with tasting is 600 ₽, and without tasting (for teenagers or those driving) - 250 ₽.

• Photos and reviews here.
• The official website of the plant is here.

Address - Sevastopol, Inkerman, st. Malinovsky, 20 . Tours are conducted seven times a day - hourly, from 10.00 to 16.00.

Where to go for a walk

Head by any means of transport to the Korabelnaya Side - the oldest part of the city, the name of which was formed in honor of the bay, where the first dry docks in Russia were built under Admiral Lazarev. Back in the 18th century, the bay began to be gradually populated by sailors and their families, as a result of which a whole area grew up, which survived despite the city being destroyed twice.

The walking route starts from the street. Roses of Luxemburg, down the cobblestones. At the beginning of the Apollo beam, an impressive tunnel was built under the railway track, there is a boat station with dozens of fishermen and the remains of an ancient water supply system - an aqueduct.

If you change direction from there to the left, the road leads to Ushakova Balka to a wonderful shady park, considered a natural monument, where you can take a walk in Sevastopol. Admiral Ushakov ordered the construction of a recreation area with gazebos and transition paths here. In those days, entrance to the parks was paid and accessible only to the highest ranks. The trees have survived to this day. During the Soviet period, the improvement of the beam was resumed, a cinema and a platform for evening dances were built there, but over time they were abandoned. Now it is a favorite place for city residents for picnics and forays into nature. Returning to the residential streets, you are greeted by 50s architecture with its incredible textures.

You can leisurely walk along the Kornilov embankment, Primorsky Boulevard, enjoying the shallow water of the central fountain and Victory Park.

Entertainment - what to do in Sevastopol?

Excursion tourism in Sevastopol can be combined with active recreation and entertainment.

Leisure

Great Sevastopol Trail

The Great Sevastopol Trail (BST) project is an active tourism route passing through all the natural zones of the mountainous and forested area of ​​the city. The total length is 247 km.

Museums

Military History Museum of the Black Sea Fleet

The museum, opened in the house of the military engineer Totleben, features 8 exhibition halls dedicated to the history of the formation of the Black Sea Fleet; I defense of Sevastopol; naval battles of the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-78; the first decades of the 20th century. (Great October Revolution and naval battles of World War I); the role of the navy in the Civil War of 1918-22; 250 days of city defense during the Second World War; liberation of Sevastopol, Novorossiysk and Kuban; history of the Black Sea Fleet.

• Ticket prices are 100 rubles for adults, 50 rubles for children, students and pensioners.
• Location: st. Lenina, 11.

• More photos and reviews here

Balaklava Military Historical Museum of Fortifications

The complex was opened on the territory of a former secret submarine maintenance facility. The entrance to it is located in Balaklava Bay, at the foot of Mount Tavros. The exhibition consists of exhibits dedicated to the history of the creation and development of the submarine fleet during World War II.

Each of the adits of the underground museum is a separate hall, where the exhibits are submarines, ships , samples of weapons and equipment.

• Ticket prices are 300 ₽ for adults, 100 ₽ for children 7-18 years old and students, children 5-7 years old have free admission.
• Location: Tavricheskaya embankment, 11.

Aquarium Museum

• A large article with many photos, current prices and opening hours of the museum awaits you here.

One of the oldest aquariums in Europe and the first aquarium of the Russian Empire, was founded at the biological station in Sevastopol. 5 halls are available for visiting . Among the exhibits are collections of inhabitants of the Black Sea, ancient inhabitants of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, reptiles, freshwater, as well as hydrobionts of the World Ocean that are potentially dangerous to humans (electric eel, sharks, puffer fish).

• The cost of visiting is 300 ₽ . Children under 6 years old have free admission.
• Location: Nakhimova Ave., 2.

• Route, photos and visitor reviews here.

Fedyukhin Heights Living History Park

Three unique museum complexes dedicated to the history of Sevastopol and Crimea have been created on the territory of the park

1. Roman fort Castrum I-III centuries. AD
2. Genoese manor of the 15th century. Loco Chimbali.
3. Crimean War, dedicated to the First Defense of the City (1854-55).

Entrance to the park without visiting historical sites is free.

• The cost of visiting museums is 600 ₽/300 ₽ for adults/children, respectively.
• Visit to the Genoese estate of the 15th century. Loko Chimbali – 400 ₽/200 ₽ .
• Location: outside the village of Pervomaiskoye, Balaklava district, Sevastopol.

Ecopark Lukomorye

Multifunctional eco-park designed for family recreation (mainly for young visitors). Entrance here is free, you only have to pay for entertainment.

A lot of interesting things have been collected in the park area . There are a lot of sculptures, more than 40 species of trees grow. There are 7 exhibitions on the museum site.

Entry will cost 250 ₽ (maximum), and there are cheaper entertainment options.

• Ecopark address: Sevastopol, prosp. Pobeda, 1-a . Opening hours: daily, from 10.00 to 18.00
• Route and reviews here.

Balaclava

Next on the list of what to see in Sevastopol and the surrounding area is Balaklava . This city is often called Crimean Nice or San Remo. Indeed, Balaklava is unlike any other city in Crimea; there is a beautiful bay with yachts, on both sides of which the city is built.

From above Balaklava Bay the remains of the ancient fortress Chembalo are clearly visible. Until 1992, the bay was closed. There was a complex for repairing and sheltering submarines. Moreover, everything was classified so that even the local residents did not know what was in this bay. The visit is for excursion only - groups are formed. The duration of the excursion is 1 hour 20 minutes. Ticket price is 300 rubles.

The museum is educational: the history of the facility, a tour of the premises, a facility for repairing submarines and sheltering people during a nuclear attack lasting up to a month. The object was designed for the simultaneous presence of two medium class boats (letter S or Shch) or 5 small class M boats (or malyutka).

Shopping

Monsoon

Shopping center "Musson" is located at st. Vakulenchuka, 29/2. The shopping center features stores of clothing and shoes (Adidas, ECCO, Kotofey), household appliances (Mi, MEIZU, Samsung, DNS), bags and accessories, goods for children, perfumes, etc.

An entertainment center , ice skating rink, sports complex and bowling center are available for visitors

Sea Mall

The two-story shopping center Sea Mall is located near the clothing market , at 260 General Ostryakov Ave. In a large area of ​​the center there are stores of clothing and footwear, household appliances, jewelry, goods for children, toys, etc.

Cinemas

Orange

The Orange shopping center has 3 auditoriums with 80-90 seats. Ticket prices are 200-350 rubles. The shopping center is located on Heroev Stalingrad Ave., 27.

Monsoon

In the Monsoon shopping center on the street. Vakulenchuka, 29, there are 7 cinema halls . The Grand (Red Hall) has a capacity of 325 seats and is equipped with the most modern equipment - a 6-beam laser film projector. Other halls can accommodate up to 100 spectators. Prices – from 150 ₽.

Cinema world

The cinema is located in the premises of the Mercury shopping center on the street. Admirala Fadeev, 48. Total number of halls – 5, tickets – 100-300 ₽.

Sailor

The spacious hall of the Moryak cinema is located on the North side, st. Levanevsky, 37. Tickets – 100-250 ₽ , there are benefits.

Moscow

The cinema has two halls (large and small). Ticket prices – 100-200 ₽.

Address: General Ostryakov Ave., 70.

Victory

Cinema "Pobeda" on the street. Bolshaya Morskaya, 13, consists of two halls. Ticket prices in 2022 – from 150 ₽ .

Best nightclubs

BUDDHA ROOM

The most atmospheric nightclub in Sevastopol is located on the street. Lenina, 55 (Ushakov Square). Interesting events and music parties are regularly held here.

The club is open to guests on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 to 6:00.

Aqua Dance Beach Club

The establishment is located on the street. Parkovaya, 9 (Aquamarine beach). Its distinctive features: exclusive parties and concerts of top performers, the presence of a swimming pool.

Monuments and memorials

Tourists love to stroll along the picturesque streets of Sevastopol on warm evenings and look at monuments, steles and memorials, each of which can be considered a work of art. There are more than 70 memorial pedestals.

Monument to Nakhimov

• Pl. Nakhimov.

The 13.5-meter monument to Nakhimov, the famous admiral, has a difficult fate. The monument, erected in 1898, was dismantled by decision of the Soviet leaders and again erected in a modified form in 1959. It is this monument that is now admired by numerous vacationers. The figure of the admiral, standing on a high pedestal, became a worthy decoration of the square bearing his name.

Monument to the Scuttled Ships

• Primorsky Blvd.

Among other attractions of Sevastopol, one that stands out is one that is considered a local symbol. The name of Amandus Adamson, an Estonian sculptor, means little to tourists. But everyone is well aware of his creation, dedicated to the Sunken Ships, installed 10 meters from the picturesque embankment.

The monumental structure, which is an artificial rock with a 7.8-meter column with an eagle on top standing on it, is dedicated to the First Defense. Then, in 1854, in order to prevent enemy ships from entering the harbor, several Russian sailing ships were sunk. Those who know nothing about this historical event come to the embankment just to admire the unique structure.

Memorial of the Defense of Sevastopol

• Pl. Nakhimov.

The monumental statue, located on Nakhimov Square, recalls the heroic events of the period of the beginning of the war with the fascist invaders. High school students stand guard at the Eternal Flame every day. On nine granite slabs installed here, you can read the engraved names of those who defended the hero city.

Monument to Catherine II

• St. Lenina, 11.

New attractions often appear in the city of Sevastopol. One of them was dedicated to Catherine II, it was opened relatively recently - in 2008. Tourists can spend a long time looking at the sculpture of the empress standing on a granite colonnade and dressed in a ceremonial costume.

What excursions are worth visiting?

Walk around the city with a guide

A walking tour offers city guests to get to know Sevastopol from an unusual side : stroll through the streets, squares and hills, see the sunset over Sevastopol Bay and learn interesting facts about the emergence and important events of the city. The starting point of the tour is Nakhimov Square.

Cost – 3490 ₽ for a group of up to 10 people, regardless of the number of participants.

Walking tour

A 3-hour walking tour for groups of up to 5 people includes an introduction to little-known sights for tourists: Korabelnaya Slobodka, where the city began; Bastions of the Crimean War; Roman aqueduct; places where the writer A. Green and others loved to visit. A mandatory point of the program is a visit to the Malakhov Kurgan and several observation platforms .

• Cost – 2000 ₽, regardless of the number of participants.

Individual tour

This walking tour is dedicated to the events of the Crimean and Great Patriotic Wars . In 2.5 hours, excursionists will have to walk along the Historical Boulevard, visit Panorama I of the Defense of Sevastopol; see the places where battles took place during the Second World War and visit the Memorial to Soviet Soldiers; get acquainted with the key attractions of the city dedicated to the events of the war years.

• Cost – 2600 ₽ for groups of up to 10 people , regardless of the number of participants. Additional expenses: visit to Panorama, optional boat trip.

What attraction is a must-see while vacationing in Sevastopol? We believe that this is the Chersonesos nature reserve ! It represents the ruins of an ancient ancient city, with interesting museums on the territory and beautiful views of the sea. The cost of excursions is from 350 ₽ for adult visitors, from 175 ₽ for children over 7 years old. A visit to the antique exposition - 150 ₽/75 ₽, to the Byzantine exposition - 150 ₽/75 ₽.

Mikhailovskaya battery

Next, what you need to see in Sevastopol is the Mikhailovskaya Battery. You can get to the Mikhailovskaya Battery by boat from Artillery Bay. The cost of the trip is about 50 rubles.

The Mikhailovskaya battery is a typical example of a fortification structure of the 19th century. Reminiscent of Fort Alexander I in Kronstadt or the ring barracks of the citadel of the Brest Fortress: thick walls made of local material (sandstone) with windows - loopholes and high vaulted ceilings.

Inside there is an interesting museum exhibition on time from the construction of the battery to the Great Patriotic War. There is a military unit next to the fort (there are many of them in Sevastopol).

Mikhailovskaya battery