International Youth Hostel Balaklava
18, Drapushko Street Balaklava
Sevastopol
Ukraine
International Youth Hostel Balaklava HOSTEL Sevastopol Description
Balaclava is an administrative district on the south-east of Sevastopol, the name of Balaklava in Turkish means 'Fish Nest' (Balyk-luv). Balaclava is situated in a striking harbour, somewhat resembling a fjord in Norway. According to some scientists the description of Balaclava harbour as well resembles the description of 'Listrigons Port' visited near old Greek hero Ody ey. Balaclava has everything - individual natural world, mountains Fiolent and Aya, romantic ruins of Genovese Chembalo fortre , mysterious historic cathedrals, and, of course the Black Sea! Balaclava hosts the biggest underwater submarines repair factory in former Soviet Union. The factory was built in 1956-1961 to provide a repair facility and a shelter to more than 3000 people and 20 submarines in case of a nuclear war. Until 1993 the factory was as well used as storage of nuclear weapons. Now you can make a tour around this factory for a little fee. Balaclava (and Sevastopol) is the best place to start exploring Crimea!
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