Anyone who has ever visited Stavropol will never forget this charming sunny city. It is very conveniently located on the hills, surrounded by forest. In the hot summer there are enough places where you can hide in the shade. And although it was founded, by historical standards, not so long ago, in 1777, it can still be proud of the monuments of culture, history and architecture. With all the desire, the sights of Stavropol, you can not see in a week.
What attracts this city to itself? He is the gateway to the Caucasus. That's what they say about him in Russia. The name is translated from Greek as "the city of the cross", not in vain its symbol is a statue of the Guardian Angel, which holds a huge cross over his head. In addition to being an outpost of the North Caucasus, it is also the center of the region of the same name. It is of great importance for the south of Russia.
In order not to get confused upon arrival at these places, it is recommended to purchase a directory of Stavropol. It will not only help you navigate the terrain, but also tell you about the history of the city and its surroundings. You can find out about its location - the 45th parallel, the highest point in the Ciscaucasia, between the Black and Caspian Seas.
In 1977, a fortress was built here, which, thanks to its very good location, played a big role for the surrounding territory. It was located at the intersection of several important roads: from west to east and from north to south. Over time, a settlement grew around the fortress, it constantly increased and became the basis for the future city. When viewing the sights of Stavropol, be sure to visit the ruins of this fortress, protected by the state. From the historical core, only a fragment of the wall located on the top has been preserved. A cascading staircase leads to it, which is the pride of the Fortress Hill.
Most often there is no time to explore the entire city of Stavropol, attractions.
Photos in this case will help you choose the most
interesting places that you have time to visit. Therefore, first carefully study the guide, and then make a decision. In the meantime, we will briefly tell you which sights of Stavropol are the most famous.
German bridge
It was designed by engineers from Germany, hence the name, but most likely it was built by German and Austrian prisoners of war. It is impossible to take a photograph of him entirely, since he is standing in the forest. The bridge is interesting in that it was built almost without the use of concrete (from the Stavropol shell rock).
Assumption Church
With the blessing of Father Paul, the abbot, in 2010-2011, a partial reconstruction was carried out and a Kyoto was completed for pilgrims and tourists. The church is very revered by the locals, it did not close even during the years of World War II.
When studying the sights of Stavropol, it is necessary to pay attention to other monasteries and churches: the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the Transfiguration Church, the churches of Alexander Nevsky and Panteleimon, the Cathedral of St. Andrew the First-Called.
Very beautiful Victory Park, as well as Central Park. They are large, many green alleys, more than 80 thousand people relax in them every week.
We recommend visiting the Stavropol Zoo and the regional zooexotarium. They are true wildlife museums that contain some endangered animals.
Art lovers can visit the art gallery of P. M. Grechishkin, the Museum of the History of the Cossacks, the House-Museum of the Lopatin family, the estate of V. I. Smirnov, the Historical and Cultural Reserve and the Regional Museum of Fine Arts.
And all this is only a small part of local attractions. Choose what you like and enjoy your vacation!