Sevastopol is a large port on the Black Sea.It is a centre of shipbuilding industry. A lot of docks are situated there. The city also has well-developed light and food industries.In ancient time the town of Khersones was situated on the territory of Sevastopol.Then in 1783 a military sea fortress and port appeared. It is well-known for its heroic defence in the Crimean War in 1854—1855 and during the Second World War.Nowadays such industries as fishing and timber are the leading ones.The aquarium of the Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas is situated in the city.Sevastopol has a lot of old buildings and monuments in honour of great sea battles.This beautiful city attracts tourists from many countries of the world.