The Caucasus is a land praised in songs and living among the lines of verses by famous Russian poets. This is one of the most beautiful regions in Russia, which is a must visit for every real traveler. In the Caucasian Mineral Waters there are many famous and famous cities throughout Russia. Tours in Pyatigorsk and other cities will reveal a whole layer of an interesting part of history, which is not customary to talk about in detail in schools.
More beautiful than mountains can only be mountains
When it comes to the Caucasus, the first thing that comes to mind is the mountains. Indeed, these majestic and incredibly huge peaks, cliffs covered with picturesque forests, sparkling ice caps of Elbrus and many small, but noteworthy mountains. All this is the real property of the Caucasus.
Unfortunately, the excursion program in Pyatigorsk does not include travel along beautiful mountain routes. Tens of thousands of people have walked those roads, and there’s nothing complicated. Nevertheless, it is them who are deprived of attention from year to year.
However, there is one relatively small mountain on which sightseeing groups drive. Of course, this is the famous Pyatigorsk Mashuk. This small mountain offers stunning panoramic views of the city, scenic hiking routes go to its top, and you can go down not only by cable car, but also by a small hang glider with an instructor. A local TV tower is also located on the mountain, and not far from that place there is a real monastery for men.
Imperial architecture
Numerous excursions in Pyatigorsk always paid special attention to the famous imperial architecture. Many historical buildings in the city were built not only with taste, but also in completely different styles. Often, even in the most ordinary art gallery, you can find elements of oriental architecture. Many buildings in the city center were built during the time of the Russian Empire, and the spirit of that beautiful era emanates from the buildings themselves. Walking around the night city center, one can sometimes imagine how the famous Russian poet M. Yu. Lermontov walked around these places.
Religion
The list of popular excursions in Pyatigorsk includes religious destinations. The so-called tour of the holy places includes a one-day trip to various monasteries and places that are of particular importance for the Orthodox culture. In addition to visiting churches and monasteries, guides will tell interesting stories from the Soviet period related to the persecution of priests, as well as tell when and under what circumstances a particular monastery was built.
The most interesting sights
Sightseeing tours in Pyatigorsk are very popular. Almost all of them are complex. In other words, there is a certain theme of a day trip, which includes visiting not one specific place, but a whole group of places that are somehow related to the topic.
Traditionally, the most interesting sights are:
- Failure. This completely unusual place is a natural cave, in which there is a small lake of incredible beauty. Water of a beautiful turquoise color has a healing effect. In fact, this is not confirmed, and it is prohibited to collect water from the lake. Nevertheless, this place is popular among tourists.
- Place of the duel M. Yu. Lermontov. The excursion "Lermontov" in Pyatigorsk is considered the most popular. Every year, thousands of people come to see the place where the great Russian poet M. Yu. Lermontov was mortally wounded. In addition to the most memorable obelisk, in this place you can hear a detailed story about how the duel took place.
- Academic Gallery. A completely unusual place for Russia. The gallery building was designed by an architect from the UK and has similarities with many traditional English buildings. The center of the gallery is a pump room with natural mineral water. Unlike in-store products, natural mineral water does have a profound effect on the human body. If you want to take mineral water of natural origin daily, you need to consult a doctor. This water is medicinal and has not only side effects, but also contraindications, which means that you need to be careful with natural sources.
- Chinese arbor. Instead of the familiar rotunda on top of Mount Goryachy, there is a wonderful gazebo made in Chinese architectural style. As a rule, various expensive photo shoots are constantly held in this place.
- Flower garden. The park is located in the very center of the city and is considered the most famous entertainment area. Travelers of all ages always walk in it. There are no such beautiful parks in other cities of Russia!
Sightseeing trip
A sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk is the first thing that private entrepreneurs offer appropriate services. In fact, the city is small. Almost all the main places in the city are within walking distance, and the greatest pleasure is the independent study of city attractions. In addition, it is completely free.
The excursion itself not only costs money, but also takes place on a bus with stops at specific points. Thus, many beautiful and attractive little things, in which the "soul" of the city is hidden, go unnoticed.
Where to sign up for excursions?
Almost all excursions in Pyatigorsk are offered publicly in all large parks, squares, hotels, resorts and resorts. Representatives of travel companies, in the literal sense of the word, are everywhere. In addition to city tours, trips to the most beautiful places in the Caucasus are also offered. For example, a day trip to Mount Elbrus. This is not only an excursion, but also extreme tourism. Those who wish can ride on the snowy slopes of the mountains, there will be more than enough time for this. And so that children do not get bored while adults go skiing and snowboarding, there are sledges and special slopes exclusively for children.