Azov - Gheos Worldguide

Azov (Азов)

Azov was formerly known as Azak. It was established in the 13th century, but archaeological excavations suggest that the area had been inhabited already at least since 300 BC.

Points of interest

The Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology (Азовский историко-археологический и палеонтологический музей-заповедник) houses a large palaeontological collection. It also administers the Powder Cellar Museum. The museum originally opened in 1917, but during the Russian Revolution, it was destroyed. The museum reopened in 1937. In WWII the collection was looted and the museum didn't open again until 1960.
The Fortress of Azak, or Fortress of Azov, was built in 1471, but numerous sieges and wars left it partly in ruins. The ramparts, watchtowers and gates can still be seen. The Alekseevsky Gate is the main entrance to the fortress.
The House of Kovalev was completed in 1912. It is located at 23 Moskovskaya Street, opposite the Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology.
A bronze Monument to Peter I (Памятник Петру I) was unveiled in 1996. It depicts Peter the Great as a young adult.
The Monument to the sailors of the Azov Flotilla was erected in 1975.
The Powder Cellar Museum opened in 1967. It includes the first powder cellar built in Azov. The wooden building was erected in 1770 and it was used to store gunpowder.
A concrete powder cellar was built in 1770 to replace the wooden one. It was renovated between 1961 and 1965 and it is located in the Bastion of St. Anne.
The Bastion of St. Anne.

There are several hotels and restaurants in Azov. The city is located on the Don River and about 16 km (9.9 mi) from the Sea of Azov, which was named for the city. It is 945 km south of Moscow.

Because of random arrests of foreigners it is not recommended to travel to Azov (Азов), or any other destination in Russia at this moment.

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