Few cities in the entire world have suffered more in war than Sevastopol in the Crimea. This seaport city bore the brunt of the fighting during the Crimean War. It was besieged by the British and French, and fell only after 11 months of bombardment.
The most celebrated cavalry action of all time took place here, the Charge of the Light Brigade, in nearby Balaklava.
Almost 100 years later, Sevastopol fought off another siege, this time for 250 days during World War II before it fell to the invading German armies.
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A tugboat comes alongside to guide us out of the Black Sea and into...
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As we approached Sevastopol, some interesting looking buildings began...
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A marvelous war memorial. We would later learn more about the terrible...
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All the passengers on deck intently watching as we came into port....
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Passing the breakwater.
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Some folks on shore were interesting in see us arrive, too.
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Entering the harbor at Sevastopol.
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A local band welcomed us as we came off the ship.
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We would hear better music on this trip, perhaps, but none more enthusiastic.
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Before we entered the cathedral, the guide pointed out bullet holes on either...
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These bullet holes are stark reminders of the German invasion of Ukraine 60...
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The ever present ladies with colorful things for sale.
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A local woman about to give some money to a war veteran outside the...
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Another prominent memorial stands in a park near the cathedral.
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From his perch Lenin points toward the harbor below. As was mentioned...
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These nesting dolls are among the most popular souvenirs available for...
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A vendor modelling several colorful handmade aprons for sale.
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A tour through a park that's a memorial to the Crimean War when...
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We went to the top of a nearby hill overlooking the city, to Crimea...
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Our guide showing us a map of the historic hill we're standing on,...
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These now silent cannon have stood here for more than 150 years.
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One of the cannons used in the siege more than 150 years ago.
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I met these Sevastopol youngsters hanging out on top of an old Soviet...
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They seem like any other kids, but they come from families who have known the...
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A war memorial seems to be a popular place to hang around, for the old...
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Eastern Europe
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