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Today, let’s get completely bogged down with the facts and get the information to independently explore the sights of Sevastopol inside and out.
And I want to warn you right away!
While exploring the sights of Sevastopol, Crimea can open up to you from a completely different side. In addition, it will not be possible to see everything in a day, as 95.65% of tourists plan.
Let's find out everything. From which hills can you see Sevastopol and its defensive structures? How not to get lost on the central hill and not get confused at the ticket office in ancient Greek Chersonesos.
more than 20 museums and museum complexes in Sevastopol . Let's look at the most famous and visited ones, and let's touch on the rest a little.
To the barricades!
Museum of Defense of Sevastopol
This is not a single copy of history and models, but a whole complex of museum exhibition halls, memorials, and monuments. Today they are all united under one authority and one official website: sevmuseum.ru
Here you will find all the information about the operation of the facilities, prices and temporary and permanent exhibitions. And we will briefly go through each of them.
For information:
The Panorama is dedicated to the events of the Crimean War, and the Diorama is dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. Malakhov Kurgan includes the history of the events of both wars and the defense of Sevastopol.
Panorama "Defense of Sevastopol"
Here you will learn in detail about the great feat of the soldiers who repelled the assault in 1854-1855. The bloody picture of those days is captured on a 115-meter canvas , and the museum itself is located in the original round building.
It is worth knowing that Panorama is just one of the memorial complexes of the “Historical Boulevard”. Here you will also find a reconstruction of the 4th bastion, an exhibition of anchors, monuments to the wars of the bastion, as well as to Admiral Ushakov and General Totleben.
In addition, this is a beautiful walking park area with a fountain square and children's attractions nearby.
- Historical Boulevard, 1.
- Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday.
- 200/100 rubles, children under 16 years old free. For the excursion you need to pay separately 150 rubles per person.
As of 2022, the entire territory of the Historical Boulevard is under reconstruction. There were problems with the timing of the project, but the authorities vow to complete everything by 2022.
Diorama “Assault on Sapun Mountain”
Shows the most intense moment of the battle on May 7, 1944. The diorama is located on the second floor of the museum. The canvas depicts full-length fighters and multiple episodes of the assault itself. During the inspection there is sound accompaniment.
In addition to the Diorama building, on the territory of the complex you can visit an excellent open exhibition of Soviet military equipment and weapons, war monuments and a chapel.
In addition, there is one of the best observation platforms in Sevastopol and also a walking area.
- Yalta highway, Sapun mountain
- from 10.00 to 18.00, except Monday
- 200/100 rubles, up to 16 years old for free. Excursion 150 rubles per nose.
Malakhov Kurgan
Here you will see historical monuments depicting military events, walk along the People's Friendship Alley, and visit the main exhibitions.
Renovations have recently been completed here, so that the territory appears to Sevastopol residents and guests of the city in an updated form.
On the territory of the complex there is a museum in a defensive tower, as well as imitations of batteries and military weapons. A monument to Vice Admiral Kornilov is also erected here.
In addition, there is a pleasant walking area with cafes, benches and a wonderful view of the whole of Sevastopol.
- st. Istomina
- from 10.00 to 18.00, except Mondays.
- 150/100 rubles, excursion service – 100 rubles.
Cultural and exhibition center of the museum
The former building of the Ukraina cinema was turned into a cultural space. Now they don’t play melodramas here, but serve art for Sevastopol residents in a new format.
There are holographs, installations, and three-dimensional images, as well as many stands and exhibits.
The latest exhibition “Rurikovich” is an interactive educational complex consisting of 17 zones, each of which tells about a certain historical period.
The exhibition is over for today, but there will be others.
- Lenin st., 35
- from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday.
- 200/100 rubles, children under 16 years old – free. Excursion support – 100 rubles.
Tomb of the Admirals
On the central hill of Sevastopol is located the Vladimir Church, which is an active temple and tomb of the outstanding admirals Lazarev and his students Kornilov, Nakhimov and Istomin.
The last three died a heroic death during the First Defense of Sevastopol in the Crimean War.
A visit to the lower St. Nicholas Church is only possible with a guided tour, which takes place every hour.
- Suvorova street, 3
- from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday.
- 300/150 rubles, children under 16 years old – free.
A journey through the pages of the history of Sevastopol
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Since the history of the city is full of military events of past years, almost all the sights remind residents and guests of the city of the unparalleled bravery, courage and heroism of the people who defended this city: Sapun Mountain, Malakhov Kurgan, 35th Coastal Battery, panorama, diorama, numerous monuments heroes of the war. It is a visit to these attractions that gives an idea of the characteristics, mentality and significance of the city of Sevastopol. Tourists will undoubtedly get a strong impression.
Military History Museum of the Black Sea Fleet
The Black Sea Fleet Museum has existed for almost 150 years (founded in 1869) and is located in a specially built building, the architectural design of which will attract you from afar.
Here you will learn all the secrets and history of the fleet, starting with Tsarist Russia. In 8 halls you will find exhibitions and exhibits collected over many years.
- Address: st. Lenina, 11
- Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00, off-season Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Ticket price: 100 and 50 rubles for children and pensioners.
- Official website : sc.mil.ru
Bumperball
Bumperball is called football with balls. This is a great attraction that guarantees positive emotions.
To play this game, players need to split into two equal teams of three to five people. The game lasts two halves from five to fifteen minutes, since running for a longer time in bumper balls becomes too tiring. The goal of this game is to defeat the opponent's goal, of course, in a specially designated time. Victory goes to the team that manages to score more goals.
A distinctive feature of bumper ball is that this game requires fouling. You can throw your opponent to the ground, push him, and prevent him from returning to the field. It doesn't hurt at all, because the special impact pad reliably protects players from impacts. You can also stand on your head and do somersaults. Visually, the game is more reminiscent of sumo than football.
There are several variations of this game. You can have a massive battle. To do this, the players are also divided into two groups, and then they go wall to wall. You can do some sparring. Its goal is to overwhelm or push out the opponent. According to reviews, bumperball is not only fun to play, but also to watch.
Defensive batteries of Sevastopol
Since the city was created and planned primarily as a base for the Black Sea Fleet, and history forced military operations to take place here more than once, it is not surprising that throughout Sevastopol you will find a lot of coastal batteries.
Some complexes were built before the Crimean War, others were modernized and developed before the 1st and 2nd World Wars.
If you set out to find the remains of most of them, you won’t get away with it in a couple of days.
Mikhailovskaya battery
This is also a museum complex consisting of southern and northern exhibition areas:
On the southern site there is the legendary museum of nuclear submarines - the former classified military facility 825 GTS, I wrote about it here.
On the northern site there is the Mikhailovskaya Battery , which includes the fortress itself, more than 20 exhibition halls, unique exhibitions and monuments.
Moving from hall to hall, you will be able to trace the historical chain of military events, see a lot of evidence of a terrible time, and learn details from the lives of heroes and military figures.
- Address: st. Gromova, 35/1, Radiogorka.
- Visiting hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, off-season Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Ticket price: 300/100 rubles, children under 6 years old – free.
- Official website: muzey-sevastopol.com
Konstantinovskaya battery
Just a couple of years ago, the Russian Geographical Society reconstructed this complex and now it is open to visitors with a completely new face.
The exhibition and the events described are similar to the themes of exhibitions in the Mikhailovskaya Battery . Therefore, not for fans, visiting both complexes at once may seem duplicative.
You can move around the complex independently or as part of a tour. I recommend waiting for the tour. Groups depart every half hour and the tour length is 1 hour.
During the season, you can get from Art Bay by boat directly to the battery. Every half hour a boat with 11 seats departs from the Barkas cafe. Ticket price is 100 rubles one way.
- Address: Konstantinovsky Cape, North side.
- Visiting hours: from 01.05 to 30.10: 10.00-18.00, daily, out of season until 17.00, except Monday and Tuesday.
- Ticket price: 300/150 rubles, children under 7 years old – free.
- Official website: ravelink.ru
35th battery
The memorial complex of the 35th battery is an important monument to the military events of 1942 and a powerful fortification structure. During the siege of Sevastopol, many soldiers died here, who defended the city to the last.
The tour takes place along three underground routes, during which you will visit the main premises and structures of the complex, and also learn the whole truth about the fate and heroic feat of the soldiers of the 35th battery.
The excursion is not easy, both morally and physically, so it is not advisable for children under 12 years of age to visit.
- Address: Cossack Bay, Alley of Defenders of the 35th Battery
- Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00 – internal exhibition, until 20.00 – external.
- Cost: Free for everyone. Excursions by time.
- Official website: 35battery.ru
Art Museum of Sevastopol
The Kroshitsky Art Museum contains collections of not only paintings, but also sculptures, graphics, and decorative and applied arts.
The museum boasts a collection of foreign masters from the 17th to 19th centuries . As well as modern Western European and domestic art.
Something interesting is constantly happening at the museum - educational, cultural and entertainment events, master classes, lectures, exhibitions, marathons and even theatrical performances.
In connection with the renovation of the main building, the works are now exhibited in the lobby of the Moscow cinema at the address: General Ostryakov, 70.
- Address: Nakhimova Avenue, 9
- Visiting hours: from 11.00 to 18.00
- Cost: 120 rubles, children under 16 years old – free, excursion service – 300 rubles.
- Official website of the museum: sevartmuseum.info
Night clubs of Sevastopol
Premier is a city nightclub, the main advantage of which is a very long bar counter, which has no analogues in Sevastopol. The dance floor is small, there are many sofas. The club plays good music and it is quite comfortable to be there.
In the art cafe “Madame ShoCo” you can drink a cocktail, eat and dance not only to modern music, but also to jazz compositions performed by an orchestra. Spending time in this cafe is great entertainment in Sevastopol for young people.
Museum Underground Sevastopol
If you want to visit something atmospheric, mysterious and memorable, then take a look at Underground Sevastopol.
Once upon a time, boys managed to get into one of the adits or underground shelters. Now the entire network of underground communications under the central part of Sevastopol is within civilized access.
Object S-2, the entrance to which is located from Suvorov Square, is an active anti-nuclear shelter of the highest category with its own sewerage system, air filtration and a well.
- Address: Suvorov Square
- Visiting hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, excursions take place every hour.
- Cost: 300/200 rubles (7-14 years old), children under 7 years old – free.
- Official website of the museum: undergroundsevastopol.rf
Monasteries of Sevastopol
St. Clement Monastery
In the suburb of Sevastopol - Inkerman, there is an ancient cave monastery . This men's monastery, founded in the 8th century. on the site of old quarries. It got its name in honor of St. Clement, one of the 1st popes, who was exiled to the outskirts of the Roman Empire for Christian preaching.
Like all ancient religious monuments, it has its own story about the creation and the monks living here, as well as legends, tales and miraculous cases.
After several reconstructions, there are 5 churches, several buildings for household needs, a fraternal building on the territory of the monastery, and all the cave cells have been put in order. But many cave temples remained abandoned.
You can get to Inkerman by bus 103 from the 5th km ring, 92 or by boat from the Grafskaya pier. Here's the route.
St. George's Monastery
No less interesting will be a tour of this monastery, which is located on Fiolenta above Jasper Beach. The first temples here arose during the times of the Greeks, who received the most miraculous salvation from sea storms after joint prayer.
Further, the difficult fate of the monastery passed through the centuries with interest in its fate among the royal persons, both Alexander II and Nicholas I. Pushkin also managed to visit here during his trip to the Crimea and the Caucasus. They even recently installed a memorial plaque to him here next to the monastery.
You can get to the monastery by taking bus No. 3 from the 5th km or from the square of the 50th anniversary of the USSR.
Churches and temples of Sevastopol
To get a closer look at the history and spiritual side of Sevastopol and its inhabitants, visit one of the Orthodox churches:
- Vladimir (Admiralty) Cathedral in the very center of the city. It was founded by order of Admiral M. Lazarev on the central hill - the place where the whole story begins. The cathedral is the tomb of admirals .
- The Vladimir Cathedral (Chersonese Tauride) on the territory of an ancient settlement was erected on the site of excavations of an old temple, where, according to scientists, Prince Vladimir received Holy Baptism.
- The Intercession Cathedral is an incredibly beautiful temple, different in its style and architecture from the previous ones. Tall slender turrets, onion-shaped domes, pointed vaults and incredible interior paintings awe not only pilgrims, but also sightseers. st. Bolshaya Morskaya, 36.
- Church of the Archangel Michael - was opened in 1848 as a temporary Admiralty Church during the construction of the main St. Nicholas Cathedral. Now St. Nicholas Cathedral is a rebuilt House of Fleet Officers. The church was once the building of the Black Sea Fleet Museum. st. Lenina, 11
- The Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the Central Hill is one of the oldest churches in Crimea. A wooden church was founded here back in 1792. The stone temple in the style of ancient Greek churches was founded in 1840. The interior appearance suffered significantly due to the multifunctionality of the building during Soviet rule. There was even a disco here in the 90s. st. Lunacharsky, 39
Historical monuments
Walking around Sevastopol, you will come across memorials, obelisks telling about certain military events and monuments to fallen soldiers and heroes.
The most symbolic and famous remains the monument to sunken ships - in the area of the Primorsky Boulevard embankment.
The Count's pier on Nakhimov Square, where naval parades begin, will amaze you with its solemn appearance - snow-white colonnades, marble lions and a spacious staircase descent.
Walking through the city center and its coastal part, you will often come across interesting and fascinating monuments and historical buildings.
If the topic is interesting to you, then it is best to explore Sevastopol with a professional guide. Much will be revealed the first time, and the sensations from the walk will be unforgettable.
Ancient Chersonesus
The name of Sevastopol is inextricably linked with the most unique archaeological monument - the ancient settlement of Chersonese Tauride.
Greek large settlement on the coast, dating back to the 5th century. BC. partially preserved to this day, but excavations continue. Chersonesos is a reserve-museum; you can learn a detailed story and see everything with your own eyes, either independently or as part of excursion groups.
You will find more information in my articles about Chersonesus here.
- Address: st. Ancient, 1
- Visiting hours: from 9.00 to 19.00 – internal exhibitions, until 20.00 external.
- Cost: entrance to the territory is 200 rubles, inspection of the exhibition halls (there are 2) - 150 rubles each. Pensioners and students get a 50% discount. Under 16 years old entry is free.
- Official website: chersonesos-sev.ru
Historical Sevastopol: from the Greeks and Taurians to the present day
Chersonese Tauride
Address: st. Drevnyaya, 1 Phone: +7 (8692) 455-009 (central ticket office), ordering excursion groups: +7 (8692) 24-13-01; Website: https://chersonesos-sev.ru Opening hours: opening hours depend on the month. Detailed information here Cost: Ancient exposition - 150/75 rubles, Byzantine exposition - 100/50 rubles, excursions from 150 rubles. children/300 rub. adult. Individual excursions from 3300 rub. Full price list for all services here
Walking through the ruins is a special pleasure, because many centuries ago merchants, warriors, and children ran on these stones. In Chersonese Tauride, which first belonged to the ancient Greeks, then to the Pontians, then to the Roman Empire and Byzantium, the remains of dwellings, an ancient theater, and a medieval temple have been preserved.
The city has come a long way from a democratic slave-owning republic to a stronghold of Christianity, where Prince Vladimir was baptized, and then all of Rus'. Now Chersonesos is a nature reserve, where excavations are still underway. On its territory there is a museum and in the center - the single-domed Vladimir Cathedral.
Maksimova dacha
Address: Ekaterininskaya street How to get there: from the railway station bus 17, minibuses 17, 20, 25, 26, trolleybuses 17, 20 – to the “Hospital Complex” stop. There, transfer to bus 12 (or walk 2 km) to the Maksimova Dacha stop.
Everything here is permeated with the sad revolutionary and military events of the 20th century. The history of this estate began at the end of the 19th century with the decision of Alexey Andreevich Maksimov, a construction contractor, and in the future the mayor of Sevastopol, to build an estate for his family. The couple and their children were happy here for only a short time, before the sad events of 1905, but they managed to build several beautiful buildings with columns, terraces, plant trees, create ponds and gardens.
After the suicide of the head of the family in 1908, the dacha, like the whole family, was haunted by misfortunes. Both sons were killed, one of them in his father’s house. In a cozy estate, the new government massively “destroyed the bourgeoisie as a class,” and during the Great Patriotic War the Germans came here and again soaked the land with blood.
Formally, Maksimova Dacha is a nature reserve, but in fact, summer residents and barbecue lovers have greatly damaged what has survived so far. However, picturesque ruins, if you know their history, can make you think about life and once again rejoice at the peaceful times in which we live.
Skel menhirs
Address: s. Rodnikovskoe. From Sevastopol, from the railway station to the stop “5th kilometer of Balaklava Highway” there are buses No. 17, minibuses 17, 20, 25, 26, trolleybuses 17, 20. From the 5th kilometer to the village. Rodnikovskoe buses No. 37, 41, 182, 183.
If you want to delve into the primitive history of Sevastopol and its environs, be sure to go to the village of Rodnikovskoye. Menhir (long stone) is the first human architectural structure on the Crimean Peninsula.
These huge monolithic stones (weighing about 6 tons) most likely had cult significance. However, no quarries were found nearby, which suggests manual transportation of these blocks from afar. How did our ancestors do this? Probably the same way they built the pyramids, the statues on Easter Island and the Great Wall of China.
Touch one of the menhirs - they were touched by the hand of an ancient, primitive man. It is through such monuments that the connection of centuries is restored.
Streets with history:
The Count's Marina is located on Admiral Nakhimov Square. Considered the main entrance to Sevastopol from the sea, it is decorated with wide steps and columns with the date of creation. The guard houses have been preserved. They say that if you put your palm in the mouth of one lion (any one) and make a wish, it will definitely come true.
The embankment of Sevastopol is Primorsky Boulevard, Kornilov, Klokachev and Crystal Beach embankments. The length is more than two kilometers. On the route you will see monumental architecture, cliffs, a monument to sunken ships, a dolphinarium, and a sundial.
Parks of Sevastopol
The city has several squares and park areas for recreation.
According to reviews from tourists, Victory Park is the most attractive for relaxation and walking. It has many alleys and memorial areas, there is a monument to St. George the Victorious, and from the park you can get to the embankment, where entertainment, a beach, and catering establishments await you.
The park has finally completed its long-suffering restoration and now it truly beautifies the city.
Primorsky Boulevard , although not a park, is also a favorite place for walks for both locals and tourists.
This place is historical and cultural, and in addition to the monuments here you will see the theater, the former Pioneer Palace, the Institute of Biology of the South Seas, walk along the alleys, get stuck on the observation deck and enjoy the seascape.
Recently, the social space of the city has begun to be put in order, so, in fact, now you can take a walk not only in a large park, but also in small squares, of which there are quite a lot in the city.
Squares: Ekaterininsky (there are two of them in the city, on Lenin Street and Nakhimov Square), Student, Heroes-Internationalists, named after. Gorky, and many other recreation areas.
Travel to Lukomorye
Ecological park "Lukomorye" is an entertainment in Sevastopol that will appeal to both children and their parents. This is a park with a vast territory on which there are many playgrounds and attractions. The fabulous atmosphere of Lukomorye is created by small sculptures of characters.
There are several original museums in the park, a visit to which will not cause boredom for a child: the “delicious” Museum of the History of Ice Cream and the Museum of Chocolate, the exotic Museum of the Indian, the nostalgic Museum of Soviet Childhood. Children will also be delighted with the contact zoo corner. You can pet the animals, feed them, and be in close proximity to them.
In the cafe "Melnitsa" you can treat yourself to environmentally friendly fresh products.
Both children and adults like this amusement park in Sevastopol, and the reviews confirm this.
Sevastopol for children
Here I will give only a couple of ideas for implementation, but, in fact, there is always something going on in Sevastopol. In order not to miss anything interesting, check out the calendar of events in the city for 2020 in advance.
Eco-park "Lukomorye"
Which is located on Pobedy Avenue, 1a. For a fun time with kids, head here.
This is a whole complex, on the territory of which, by the way, the most interesting museums are located - Marmalade, Ice Cream, Soviet Childhood and others. It also has its own zoo and attractions, and on holidays there are entertainment events for children and adults.
Entrance to the children's park is free, other pleasures are at established rates.
Website: park-lukomorie.ru
Sevastopol Aquarium
The aquarium at 2 Nakhimov Ave. is the oldest aquarium in Europe and the first in Russia. Here you will find as many as 5 halls, original interior design, and educational excursions.
I have already written about it in more detail in this article.
Tickets 5 00/300 rubles , children under 6 years old free. Website: sevaquarium.ru
Waterpark Zurbagan
Sevastopol has its own water park with a good set of slides and a good location. It is located directly between Victory Park and the Aquamarine hotel complex. In addition, the beaches are literally a stone's throw away.
Children's area, wave pool, cafe for food and a huge central pool with a fountain. In general, everything is like people)
Tickets 1500/1200 rubles, website: zurbagan.su
Aquarium
A wonderful entertainment in Sevastopol for children and their parents will be a visit to the Sevastopol Aquarium. A variety of fish from small bright clowns to large black and white sturgeons always fascinate visitors, as they say in their reviews. In addition to the living inhabitants of the aquarium, there are also frightening stuffed animals of various sharks and a crocodile (which can be mistaken for sleeping).
The Sevastopol Aquarium was opened at the end of the 19th century. Numerous stands in the halls tell about its history.
Theaters of Sevastopol
Friends, I will no longer overload the article with additional information, but in terms of advertising, I will list our best establishments for cultural recreation. Visit their websites, select shows and buy tickets online.
Have a nice holiday!
- Lunacharsky Theater - lunacharskiy.com
- Lavrenev Fleet Theater - teatrflota.ru
- Sevastopol Theater for Young Spectators - sevtyuz.ru
- Yelizarov Dance Theater - yelizarovtheatre.com
- Sevastopol Center for Culture and Arts - stski.rf
Announcements and schedules of performances, concerts and films can be viewed on the Afisha website.
Intellectual evening relaxation
If you don’t want to combine entertainment with chewing, but have great cultural needs, it’s worth studying the city’s theater and film posters. There are a lot of theaters and cinemas here - there is always something to watch in the evening in Sevastopol.
The most famous theaters are the Drama Theater. Lunacharsky and Black Sea Fleet named after Lavrenev. There are also original institutions, such as the Dance Theater. During the season, Crimean settlements are characterized by high touring activity - visiting celebrities try to get to the peninsula in the summer. It’s easy to find out the schedule of performances - they post posters around the city and publish them in the media, and most hotels help guests with this.
Getting tickets is more difficult; for top-rated performances, all seats can be sold out in advance. You can also give instructions to the hotel staff here - many resort establishments provide such a service. You can also book theater tickets in advance, along with hotel rooms - after all, the tour schedule is known almost six months in advance.
If the theater seems outdated, you can go to the cinema. Evening sessions are for adults; children are allowed there only with their parents and under their responsibility. There are also plenty of cinemas in Sevastopol - Pobeda, Moskva, shopping centers. It’s possible to buy a movie ticket “today” (if we are not talking about a long-awaited premiere), so this is a good option for those vacationers who have a question about “what to do in the evening” after returning from the beach.
Most Sevastopol cinema centers have equipment for 3D screenings. It's easy to book tickets online for these attractions.
Excursions around the outskirts of Sevastopol
If you have already visited all the museums and examined all the monuments of Sevastopol, you can move on to entertainment and excursions in the surrounding area.
- The most popular summer vacation remains sea cruises on boats or yachts with excursions to other cities of Crimea, which I wrote about in more detail in this article.
- Excursion to the vintage wine factory in Inkerman . You will find a walk through ancient wine cellars, some secrets about winemaking, amazing facts and tasting.
- Don’t forget about neighboring Balaklava - read about its attractions and entertainment here.
- On the embankment you will find offers for all occasions - horse riding, walking, cycling. If you don’t want to take a pig in a poke, then choose your own adventure on this site.
Dolphinarium
In Sevastopol, the dolphinarium is located in the central part of the city - on the embankment. Those looking for entertainment in Sevastopol can head to this place, where artistic, quick-witted dolphins and funny fur seals demonstrate their skills. After the show, you can swim in the pool with dolphins, of course, for a fee. You can also take a photo with the sea artists.
The dolphinarium hosts 3 performances per day. A trip to the dolphinarium will leave only enthusiastic impressions on tourists.
From the cafe next to the dolphinarium, you can clearly see the rehearsals of the lovely artists and their patient trainers if you take a table by the window.
