The Marine Station is a visiting card of the city, which is impossible not to visit when traveling around Sochi. Its address is a favorite place for meetings and walks of residents and guests of the city. Fulfilling its intended purpose, the station is an architectural monument with its own unique history.
Construction history
The southern city of Sochi is not only a popular tourist and cultural center of Russia, but also an important maritime transport hub. That is why in 1955, at the confluence of the Sochi River with the Black Sea, the building of the sea terminal was built. The project was developed by architects K. S. Halabyan and L. B. Ingal, together with the sculptor V. I. Ingal.
In 2014, before the Sochi Olympics, the seaport underwent a large-scale reconstruction. The building was not only renovated and ennobled, work was carried out to expand the water harbor. A new international terminal was also built, which increased the port's capacity.
Description
The purpose of the sea terminal is passenger and transport transportation, but today the building is of great value as an architectural landmark of federal significance. The two-storey building has the Stalinist Empire style. A 71-meter spire rises in the very center. The building is topped with statues, arches and vaults. The goddess of navigation near the fountain is a symbol of navigation and a recognizable figure among tourists. The station area is surrounded by greenery.
The interior of the station is also delightful. The ceiling vaults are hand-painted. On the floor there is a typical style of building tiles. Comfortable seats make the waiting room a comfortable place to spend your time.
Tours
Popular sea flights from Sochi are to Georgia (Batumi), Turkey (Trabzon), Abkhazia (Gagra).
Pleasure boats also regularly depart from the building of the sea terminal, which perform entertainment purposes. Boat trips on a motor ship are a popular entertainment in the tourist season (and not only). Tickets can be purchased directly at the station ticket office. Prices are very reasonable and depend on the program and the duration of the boat trip.
The organizers also offer sea fishing, diving, night walks and much more. More information can be found by visiting the official website of the station.
Given the location of the Sochi Sea Station (Central District), the proximity of numerous cafes, boutiques and shops follows. Beautiful alleys flowing into walking streets, immersed in greenery even in the winter season, do not leave tourists indifferent.
How to get there
The Marine Terminal is located at the address: Sochi, st. Voikova, 1. From the railway station you can walk along Navaginskaya street, then - through an underground passage towards the sea. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Near the station there is a bus stop called "Marine Station". Buses 15, 24, 36, 101 and route taxi - 114 stop here.
