Экседра

Экседра is an archaeological site in Sevastopol, Crimea. Экседра is situated nearby to the archaeological site Колумбарий, as well as near the museum Музей Античности и Византии.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chersonesus Taurica and Vladimir Cathedral.

Chersonesus Taurica

Archaeological site

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Chersonesus, contracted in medieval Greek to Cherson, was an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500 years ago in the southwestern part of the Crimean Peninsula. Chersonesus Taurica is situated 320 metres northwest of Экседра.

Vladimir Cathedral

Church

Photo: George Chernilevsky, Public domain.

The Saint Vladimir Cathedral or Saint Volodymyr Cathedral is a Neo-Byzantine Russian Orthodox cathedral on the site of Chersonesos Taurica on the outskirts of Sevastopol, on the Crimean Peninsula. It commemorates the presumed place of St. Vladimir's baptism. Vladimir Cathedral is situated 440 metres north of Экседра.

The Bell, named after St. Nicolas

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The Bell of Chersonesos, located close to the ruins of Chersonesos Taurica, Crimea, is the symbol of Chersonesos and one of the main sights of Sevastopol. The Bell, named after St. Nicolas is situated 560 metres north of Экседра.