Chersonese Tauride was presented at the exhibition in Krondshtat

On February 27, the exhibition “Russia – a country of seas and oceans” opened at the Museum of Naval Glory in Kronstadt as part of the integrated development project for the territory “Island of Forts.” It demonstrates the versatility of Russia’s maritime heritage: its natural resources, historical and cultural heritage, fleet and infrastructure. One of the key objects on the first day of the show was a stand dedicated to Tauride Chersonesos, a museum-reserve and ancient city located on the Black Sea coast.

Visitors to the exhibition “Russia – a country of seas and oceans” will be able to see a variety of aspects of the maritime activities of our Motherland. They will also get acquainted with the most recognizable landmarks of the city of two millennia, including the 1935 Basilica and the Fog Bell.

The basilica of 1935 was built in the 6th century AD. e. on the site of an earlier temple and received its modern name from the date of its archaeological discovery. The monument is a real calling card of the museum-reserve and is depicted on the 200 ruble banknote. The Fog Bell is another symbol of Chersonesos and Sevastopol with an interesting history and fate. It was cast in Taganrog from the cannons of a warship received as a trophy after the Russian-Turkish War of 1768‒1774. After the Crimean War, the bell was taken out and placed on the tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It received its modern name due to the fact that upon returning to its homeland in 1913, it was used as a lighthouse, notifying sea vessels that they were approaching the coastal cliffs in foggy weather.

The area of ​​the exhibition “Russia – a country of seas and oceans” is almost 2600 square meters. m. It provides information about more than 90 objects. They clearly illustrate the development of maritime infrastructure and fleet, show the process of development of natural resources and preservation of maritime cultural heritage. You can view the exhibition at the address: Kronstadt, Tsitadelskoye Shosse, 14. Its work will last until the end of May, admission is free.

source: Development Department of the State Museum-Reserve «Chersonese Tauride»