Things to do in Sevastopol
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Khersones
The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Khersones have great significance for local visitors. Founded in 422 BC, Khersones is where Volodymyr the Great was famously baptised into Christianity in 989 AD, launching what would become the Russian Orthodox Church. Tatars destroyed the city in the 14th century, but excavations have revealed a row of marble columns a few metres from the shore. For overseas travellers, it’s just a nice seaside photo opportunity, particularly with the stone arch, whose bell comes from a Crimean War cannon.
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Painted Panorama
The focus of Sevastopol’s wartime memories is the painted panorama, on a hill near the centre of town. A painting around the inner wall of a circular building is supplemented with 3-D props designed to bring the 349-day siege of Sevastopol to life. Entry is only as part of a group tour, leaving at allotted times (usually every hour in summer; last entry is 45 minutes before closing). Some of the signage below the platform is in English.
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Rybatsky Stan
Steeply escalating prices and popularity with wealthy Russians along with cheesy dinnertime music have slightly spoiled this one-time gem. However, come at lunch and you’ll concede its cooking is still rather good, with fresh produce and carefully sourced ingredients. There aren’t too many places in regional Ukraine where you encounter Thai basil, after all.
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Traktir
Gimmicky but sometimes fun, this place has staff decked out in jaunty white and blue sailors suits. Dishes whose names allude to the Crimean War – pies called ‘Malakhov Hill’ for example – join Russian standards like kurnyk (chicken, kasha and pancake pie).
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Celentano
The national pizza chain is a much-appreciated addition to reasonably priced meals in Sevastopol. This particular branch has even been known to offer broccoli as a topping: something you’ll eagerly fall upon if you’ve spent much time in Ukraine.
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Yapi
Although it’s sort of a chain – with two other outlets in Kyiv and Lviv – this sushi restaurant feels perfect for the Sevastopol waterfront. Flavours are wonderfully crisp and fresh, the service less so.
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Eagle Column
The Eagle Column commemorates Russian ships deliberately scuppered at the mouth of the harbour in 1854 to make it impossible for enemy ships to pass.
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Black Sea Fleet Museum
Crimean War snippets, but not in English, are found in the Black Sea Fleet Museum.
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