Crimea is a peninsula in the Black Sea, filled with history and culture of ancient civilizations. The unique historical monument of Crimea is the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Chersonesos. The architecture and construction of the city amaze travelers with its splendor. The ruins of ancient temples show the grandeur and beauty of Ancient Greece.
History of the ancient city of Chersonesos
The territory of the Crimean peninsula has been known to historians and archaeologists since ancient times. It was here that the most ancient Greek civilization was born, which left to descendants many unique historical and architectural monuments. The largest historical attraction of the Crimean peninsula is the ruins of the Greek city of Chersonesos.
Chersonesos is the first colonial settlement of the ancient Greeks on the territory of the Crimean peninsula. During colonization, the Greeks developed their culture, opened the city for travelers and merchants. Initially, Chersonesos was an independent republic, but during the wars of conquest on the peninsula, the city loses its independence.
Today, only ruins remain of the ancient Greek city, which tourists come to see. In the middle of the 19th century, archaeological excavations began on the territory of the city, which are still ongoing. Archaeologists were able to draw up a map of the city and its environs, explore many open spaces. These include residential buildings, temples and retail space.
Historical buildings of the city of Chersonesos
Currently, archaeologists have opened a museum on the territory of the city, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The museum is located on the territory of the city of Sevastopol, in the area of the Quarantine Bay. In the center of Chersonesus there is the Vladimir Cathedral, built here in honor of Saint Vladimir - the baptist of Russia. According to legend, it was in Chersonesos that Vladimir was baptized and spread the Christian Orthodox faith throughout the entire territory of the Old Russian state.
Several archaeological sites are open to the public in the city-museum. Tourists can see the central building of the city - the basilica, the columns of which were built presumably in the 6th century. The church that existed on this site was destroyed in the 10th century AD.
The museum complex includes a settlement discovered by archaeologists, the tower of the emperor of the Byzantine Empire Zeno. Tourists can see the ruins of the fortress wall that guarded the city from the sea, as well as the famous Misty Bell, which was cast for the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Despite the fact that Chersonesos is open to tourists, excavations and restoration work are still underway on its territory.
Tours
Chersonesos is located on the territory of Sevastopol, so you can get to it in several ways. If tourists decide to book an individual sightseeing tour, they can use inexpensive plane tickets. You can also get to the city by car or train. Each traveler on the official website of the Kherson Museum-Reserve can get a map of the city and directions.
Museum-reserve Chersonesos is located at the address: Gagarinsky district, st. Ancient, d. 1. The opening hours of the museum depend on the season. During the holiday season, the museum is open to visitors from 7.00 to 20.00. Prices for visiting the city of Chersonesos are reasonable: adults - from 100 rubles, children - from 50 rubles. During the days of the museum, you can visit the historic city for free.
Chersonesos is a unique historical monument that allows its guests to see the development of the ancient Greek civilization, its power and greatness.
