Grafska Wharf in Sevastopol, Maritime landmark in Sevastopol, Russia.
Grafska Wharf is a stone dock on the edge of Sevastopol Bay, on the Black Sea, marked by a colonnade of white columns and broad granite steps that lead directly into the water. Along its facade stand marble lions and two antique statues set into niches on either side.
The wharf was built in 1786 under architect John Upton and started as a wooden dock before being converted to stone in the early 19th century. During the Crimean War, it suffered serious damage from rocket fire and was later rebuilt.
Grafska Wharf is the main arrival point in Sevastopol, where locals and visitors board the ferry across the bay. Its white columns and broad granite steps give it a ceremonial look that stands apart from an ordinary port.
The wharf is easy to reach on foot from central Sevastopol and sits right at the water's edge. The granite steps can get slippery in wet conditions, so visiting on a dry day makes moving around safer.
During the Crimean War, this wharf served as the only supply route for all of the city's forts, making it a central point of the fighting. Despite being heavily damaged at the time, it still operates today as an active ferry terminal.
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