Sevastopol

Sevastopol is a port city on the Crimean Peninsula at the Black Sea coast, spread across several deep bays and inlets. Its neighborhoods climb hillsides and terraces that surround the water, offering views of anchorages and naval facilities.

The city was founded in 1783 as a naval base and saw heavy fighting during the Crimean War in the mid-19th century. It endured another siege during World War II and was rebuilt afterward.

Locals often gather at the seafront promenade during evenings, walking between monuments and small parks that line the waterfront. The community remains closely connected to naval traditions, with parades and public ceremonies marking dates linked to the maritime past.

The mild climate allows visits throughout the year, with summer being warmest and spring or autumn offering comfortable walking weather. Bus routes connect the main sights, and many attractions lie within walking distance of each other.

The ruins of Chersonesus, an ancient Greek settlement, stand right on the coast and still show fragments of columns and mosaics. Below the waterline offshore, divers have found submerged structures and old anchorages.

Inception: 1783

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Republic of Crimea, Autonomous Republic of Crimea

Website: http://sevastopol.gov.ru

GPS coordinates: 44.60500,33.52250

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:02