History on the left bank of Novorossiysk

On the way to Novorossiysk you should stop near the village Vozrazhdeniya. Here you can find dolmens - constructions of ancient times. Their exact purpose is unknown and there are many suggestions as to why they were needed. Entrance is free, and if you want to buy something to remember this place, there is a souvenir shop at the entrance.

Before we continue our journey to Novorossiysk, we should stop for lunch. The café in Lyubo serves European dishes. Good atmosphere and delicious food at pleasant prices.

Novorossiysk meets us at the observation deck. Here you can see the city, the Tsemesskaya Bay and the Black Sea water area. Not far from the observation deck there are several places where you can buy coffee and enjoy the view of the sea.

The cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" is one of the symbols of Novorossiysk. The entrance to the museum costs 250 rubles per person. There are group excursions in the museum, which tell the story of the cruiser and demonstrate what is inside the ship. In front of the cruiser is a monument to the "Wife of a sailor" as a symbol that he is always expected.

• It's important to note that the museum isn't open on Mondays and Tuesdays

Before dinner you can walk along the quay near the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov". From here you can see the opposite shore of Novorossiysk Bay. On the quay there are several interesting sculptures: "The Girl on the Dolphin", the monument to the founders of Novorossiysk and the monument "Unknown Sailor". It is especially pleasant to walk along the embankment in summer when the sea wind gives a pleasant coolness.

You can have a rest after a long trip and have a dinner at the Caucasian restaurant "Caucasian Yard". The restaurant's interior is decorated in the style of 50-60s of XX century and decorated with handmade items.
In the hot season, you can sit on the terrace. Cozy atmosphere, national food and southern hospitality are the perfect place to complete the first day of your trip.

The first day of the journey is coming to an end. It's time to rest after a long journey and gain strength for new places and experiences.