Sevastopol

Sevastopol is located on the Black Sea coast of the Crimean Peninsula, in Ukraine, Eastern Europe.

Admirality Harbor and Panorama Shopping Center are the main places to shop. Bolshoi Morskoe street offers numerous boutiques selling designer clothes.

Matryoshka dolls, embroidered clothing and linens, Palekh lacquer boxes and amber make good gifts.

The city's main squares and buildings are very attractive and gardens are well looked after.

Chersonessus, the ancient Greek city, is located around a mile away where the ruins of many churches can still be seen. The Saint Vladimir Cathedral, a Neo-Byzantine Russian Orthodox cathedral can be found here.

Sevastopol has a long military history. There are many war memorials including an eternal flame, dedicated to those who fought in wars.

There is a nice beach located in the village of Lyubimovka, which is a 30 minute drive away.

Balaklava, a major battle site in the Crimean War, is two miles away. A former Russian submarine port, the State Historical and Archaeological Museum can now be found here.

Panorama museum is dedicated to the Crimean War. Museum of the Black Sea Fleet looks at the area's naval history and the church of the Black Sea Fleet is near to the museum.

A local version of baklava is made from honeyed, fried bread. Other popular dishes include 'varenyky' (dumplings stuffed with fillings such as potato and cheese), 'perohy' (small filled pastries) and cabbage rolls.

Cruise ships dock at the Port of Sevastopol, which is around 1.5km from the city centre.

Taxis are available outside the terminal building (English speaking drivers may be difficult to find however) and shuttle buses may also be available, however it is an easy walk into town.