Monument to sunken ships in Sevastopol

Sevastopol has a lot of monuments dedicated to heroic milestones in the history of this hero city, and each of them is important and worth a visit. But among all, it is worth highlighting one special one – the monument to the submerged ships, which has become the most recognizable symbol of the city of Sevastopol and a kind of business card, which every guest of the city is simply "obliged" to look at.

The monument was erected in 1905 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the defense of the city during the Crimean War. At this place in 1854-1855, many Russian ships were sunk to protect Sevastopol from the sea from the approach of the Anglo-French fleet. Such a military move helped to keep the defense for almost 7 months. The monument survived during the Great Patriotic War, becoming not only a symbol, but also a landmark place for the Russian people.

The monument has a height of 16.7 meters and faces the sea. It is installed on an artificial pedestal 23 meters from the embankment in the sea. At the top of the column sits a bronze double-headed eagle, which holds a wreath with an anchor in its beaks.

This monument is located on the embankment, so it is available for inspection by all vacationers. In addition, the image of this monument can be found on the official insignia of the city of Sevastopol – the coat of arms and flag, and even on a 200-ruble bill. So, this place is definitely worth noting when visiting the city.

Sea excursions are also offered on the embankment, which include a tour of this memorable place.

We remind you that it is much more interesting to get acquainted with the sights of Sevastopol with the help of excursions, and therefore we advise you to look at online booking options on these proven search and price comparison sites:

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