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Attractions in Sevastopol - Grafskaya Wharf

Grafskaya Wharf (Count’s Landing Stage / Count’s Wharf / Count’s Quay) is one of the finest and most popular attractions of the city. It is one of two symbols of Sevastopol (another one is the Monument to Scuttled Ships)

Building of the featured white colonnade in Doric style was completed in 1846. Two antique statues and two marble lions created by a famous Italian artist adorn the complex of the colonnade. From the bottom of the landing stage you can observe a panoramic view of Sevastopol harbor.   

Built as a plain wooden wharf for mooring boats in 1783, it is a peer of Sevastopol. The word “Grafskaya” is translated as “Count’s” from Russian. Its name is dated back to the late XVIII century, when count Voynovich was the second commander of Sevastopol squadron. His boat was moored on the wharf so folks named it after the count. The name Grafskaya has preserved to these days despite numerous attempts to change it. 

Grafskaya Wharf has long been the front marine gates of Sevastopol. It evidenced many historical events from tragic to happy ones. Its appearance has remained unchanged for more than two centuries, so being a symbol of the city it is one of the favorite attraction for guests and residents of this city.