First published: 03/11/15.

Martina Rúčková 3.5

Tauric Chersonese

Tauric Chersonese (Inscribed)

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Visited in October 2014. This WHS is located on the Crimean peninsula. Today due to geopolitics the easiest way to visit is through Moscow and via some of the connecting flights, should you find yourself in Russia and don't want to bother with multiple-entry visa. Flights from Moscow land either in Simferopol or Sevastopol, the WHS itself is located on the outskirts of Sevastopol. We chose a taxi from our hotel in Sevastopol to get there and returned by walking and then taking a bus. As for other technicalities, you need Russian visa to enter Crimea and the accepted currency everywhere around is Russian Ruble.

The site itself is spacious - the ancient city was located on a small peninsula between two bays. You enter it through the main gate, pay small entrance fee (120 rubles per person) and you can walk freely around the extensive site. The parts of it are not signposted, and if any sign or information is present, it's in Russian. There's an English and German speaking guide available, I would recommend booking a tour beforehand. It's hot there in summer but can be quite cold and windy in October, so dress accordingly.

I know some travellers are a bit wary about visiting the Crimean Peninsula, so let me assure you it's safe.

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