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Attractions in Sevastopol - Memorial to the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942

Memorial to the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942 is located in the centre of the city on the Nakhimov square, next to Grafskaya Wharf and Primorsky Boulevard. Central location of the memorial shows true importance of the events of WWII.   

The monument is designed in traditional Soviet style of 70-s. A giant stylized fighting warrior repulses three bayonets symbolizing three Nazi assaults of Sevastopol in WWII.  The names of all land, air and navy units defending Sevastopol in the WWII are engraved on the memorial slabs. An eternal fire is lit in the memory of all the defenders. 

Leaders of the countries, international delegations, statesmen and officials are due to honor the Memorial to the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942 in their visit. City parades, memory days, veteran days take place next to the memorial. The memorial is also one of the traditional places to visit in a wedding day in Sevastopol.