Sights of the Caucasus. Interesting places in the Caucasus, what to see in the Caucasus

Another review of the winners of the first stage of the competition Russia 10. Today you will get acquainted with the sights of the North Caucasus federal district. Three of the ten objects that made it to the second round are located in Ingushetia, the smallest republic in the region and the smallest subject of the Russian Federation.

Among the attractions North Caucasus there is one special North Ossetian object. This is a complex of Midagrabin waterfalls headed by the Big Zaygalan, whose height is more than 600 meters. This is the only waterfall that appeared in the list of 80 best sights in Russia. Even the handsome man could not continue the fight. Unfortunately, the picturesque valley of waterfalls in the second round holds only 41st place and does not claim to be the 30th finalist. Perhaps the situation will change. In general, the top ten of the North Caucasus is very interesting in terms of original records. The Big Zaigalan waterfall is considered the highest in Europe, the Naryn-Kala fortress is located in the oldest city of the country, Derbent, Elbrus is the highest Mountain peak Russia and Europe, the "Heart of Chechnya" is the largest mosque in Russia, and, finally, Wikipedia says that the Kislovodsk Kurortny Park is the second largest in Europe. Based on the results of the first stage, it is also worth noting the high voting activity in this region, so we will certainly see the North Caucasian sights both in the final of the competition and in the top ten winners.

Sights of the North Caucasus - PHOTOS.

1. Mosque named after Akhmat Kadyrov "Heart of Chechnya"

Located in the center of Grozny, the largest mosque in Russia. The height of the minarets reaches 63 meters. The shrine is located on the territory of a huge park - the Islamic center, which also houses the Russian Islamic University. Kunta-Khadzhi and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Chechen Republic. The park, illuminated by night lights, enchants with its beauty, the "Heart of Chechnya" is one of the most beautiful mosques Europe and the world. Opened in 2008, named after the first president Chechen Republic Akhmat-Khadji Kadyrova, became the architectural prototype Blue Mosque in the Stambul.

2. Vovnushki

Vovnushki is a complex of defensive watchtowers located on two sides of the picturesque gorge of the Guloy-khi River in the Dzheyrakhsky district of modern Ingushetia. They are part of the historical, architectural and natural museum of the reserve. Vovnushki are perhaps the most exotic and striking late medieval buildings in the republic. Three four-storey towers with strong fortress walls and loophole windows fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape, and seem like a natural continuation of the rocks. Unfortunately, the exact date of construction of the towers is not known, but it is well established that they were previously connected by a suspension bridge.

3. Midagrabin waterfalls

The most important among the Midagrabin waterfalls is Big Zaigelan, its height, according to various estimates, is about 750 meters. The waterfalls are fed by melted glacial water, in winter they completely freeze. Often stones and pieces fall from a height along with water. rock therefore, getting too close to the waterfalls is not recommended. The Russia 10 website claims that Bolshoy Zaigelan is the most high waterfall in Europe and fifth in the world. I don’t know about Europe, but in the world general list with a height of 750, he would be in 18th place, shifting by one step.

4. Elbrus

Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia, an extinct two-peak stratovolcano. The western peak has a height of 5642 meters, the eastern one - 5621 meters. Both peaks are covered with snow-white ice cap. Many peoples and countries have different names for Elbrus, and they also interpret them differently. For example, the Adyghe name is Kuskhemahu, which means a mountain that brings happiness. The Georgian name Yalbuz is from the Turkic yal - "storm" and buz - "ice". The first ascent to one of the peaks was made in 1829, Elbrus is still very popular with mountain tourists and climbers today. For lovers of this sports tourism well prepared South part slope.

5. Naryn-Kala Fortress

The ancient pre-Arab citadel is located on a high spur of the Dzhalgan Range, built in the 6th century. Fortress wall complex Old city and the citadel were brought in in 2003. On the territory of the fortress, the remains of a cross-domed church of the 5th century, the oldest in Russia Juma mosque, the ruins of an underground prison and a system of baths have been preserved. According to one version, the Shah named the fortress in honor of his wife Naryn, which means “gentle”. In another interpretation, the translation means "Solar Fortress". From the height of the citadel, a beautiful panorama of the city and the coast of the Caspian Sea appears.

The former aul, now the urban village of Kubachi, is located in the Dagestan mountains at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. The settlement, mentioned in chronicles since the 4th century, is known as traditional center artistic metal processing, as well as stone and wood carving. Weapons and chain mail were made here in the Middle Ages. Among the most famous works are a set of bladed weapons kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the shield of Alexander Nevsky and the two-horned helmet of Alexander the Great. In addition to unique knives and blades, local craftsmen make beautiful jewelry and engrave silverware.

7. Kislovodsk resort park

The park is a sanatorium territory of rare beauty, intended for treatment by the method of dosed physical activity as walking tours on special routes on flat and mountainous terrain (terrenkur). The area of ​​the park is almost 1000 hectares. The total length of several recreational routes is about 100 kilometers. Anton Chekhov, Mikhail Lermontov, Leo Tolstoy, Alexander Pushkin, famous painters and itinerant artists walked along the Kislovodsk health paths. Work on the arrangement of the park began in 1823, and the first route was organized in 1901. Every year the Kislovodsk resort park is visited by tens of thousands of people from Russia and neighboring countries.

As part of the Ingush state nature reserve Erzi includes protected landscapes - the Shoan Glacier and the canyon of the Assa River. And, of course, the unique historical and architectural tower complex over the Armkhi River. The complex, built in the 17th century, includes the remains of defensive walls, several residential and military towers, the height of which reaches 30 meters. The width of the walls in the lower part reaches 6 meters, towers are built of river stone, without a foundation, right on the rocks. The reserve was established on December 21, 2000; it is one of the youngest reserves in Russia.

This is an abandoned village in the Assinsky Gorge, located on the southern slope of Mount Tsey-Loam. The former settlement is interesting for its preserved ancient dwellings. Numerous buildings were erected here over the course of six centuries, starting from the 12th century. Most of the towers of the village have been dismantled, but there is one completely preserved. On its wall you can see the mysterious figure of a man with arms and legs spread apart. The rest of the dwellings of Egikal are very diverse - of various heights and shapes, with balconies and solar signs painted on the walls. There are also many ancient crypts and Muslim sanctuaries in the village.

"Komsomolskaya Pravda" tells how to spend a vacation with benefit

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Arkhyz, Elbrus, Dombay: for tourists, the North Caucasus is first of all skiing and snowboard. But winter is over, folks! A tourist season in the Caucasus is just beginning. We will prove to you what to ride in these beautiful places worth not only in winter. You can get from Moscow to Nalchik, Vladikavkaz, Makhachkala by plane in about 2.5 hours, a one-way ticket costs from 4 - 4.5 thousand rubles. One of the main issues that worries tourists is safety.

For tourists, the North Caucasus today is one of the safest regions of the country, this is also evidenced by the statistics of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (out of 85 regions, they occupy last places by the number of crimes, including serious ones), and our experience in the operation of resorts, - said Ekaterina Zhigalo, head of the press service of the North Caucasus Resorts. - Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are on duty at the resorts, rescuers of the security service are on the slopes, mounted police, cynologists work. But it is important to remind vacationers that going on a summer trip to mountainous areas, especially when it comes to "wild", natural tourism, groups must register routes and report them to the North Caucasus Regional Center of the Russian Emergencies Ministry

Scuba diving in the mountains

Blue lakes in the Cherek region of Kabardino - Balkaria - popular place for divers: the water is so clear that the bottom can be seen up to a depth of 22 meters. True, none of the extreme sportsmen has yet reached the bottom of the deepest Lower Lake. Even the famous Jacques Yves Cousteau, who was here on an expedition in the 1960s. For fishing, the Upper Lakes are more suitable. Trout, carp, grass carp are found here.

Road and prices

From Nalchik to the lakes an hour by car, a taxi will take you for 500 rubles. You can stay at the camp site, the price of a room per day is from 500 rubles. Dive into the lake - 3 thousand rubles (includes instructor services and equipment rental).

On a note

Scuba diving is possible from the age of 14. If you want to dive without an instructor, a certificate is required

We love the waterfalls

Experienced "walkers" in the Caucasus say that they are more beautiful than Midagrabin mountain waterfalls not to be found anywhere near Vladikavkaz. Best of all here in July, August, early September, when they are full of water. In height, these waterfalls are second only to the Venezuelan Angel (979 m) and Norwegian (860 m).

Road and housing

Almost all local travel agencies organize excursions here - about 3 thousand rubles per person. 2 hours drive along the steep serpentines of the Kurtatinsky Gorge, another 2 hours on foot and you are there. You can stay in the hotels of Vladikavkaz - a room from 1700 rubles per day.

On a note

Midagrabinskie waterfalls - the border zone with Georgia, you need to take your passport with you. On weekends and holidays, a pass can be obtained at the checkpoint. On weekdays, contact the FSB Border Guard in Vladikavkaz.

Tour of the city of the dead

Dargav necropolis in North Ossetia listed as a UNESCO heritage site, it has been compared to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. There are almost a hundred stone crypts here. The more noble and wealthy the family was, the higher the family crypt. The deceased were placed in it in their clothes along with weapons and small household items. The microclimate in the gorge is such that the bodies mummified themselves.

Road and prices

The village of Dargavs is two hours away by bus "Vladikavkaz - Dzhimar". Departs from the central market at 16:30. From Dargavs to the necropolis, a little over a kilometer on foot. The cost of the entrance ticket is 100 rubles. Opening hours - from 10:00 to 18:00 daily, except Monday.

On a note

The crypts are very dark, if you want to look inside and see the burials, take a flashlight. And do not listen to the stories of the locals about the danger of contracting the plague. As early as 1967, researchers found that there were no plague pathogens in the burial.

Walks around the Museum-Reserve

The Dzheirakhsky Gorge in Ingushetia is a whole architectural and natural museum. It takes at least a week to see all the monuments. These are the medieval tower cities of Egikal, Khamkhi and Targim, the Christian temple of Tkhaba-Yerdy (VIII century), castle complexes Vovnushki and Erzi. The latter has almost 60 towers, 30 meters high. And also mountain rivers, gorges, springs, pine forests and rare animals - tour, chamois, bezoar goat, forest cat.

Road and prices

From Vladikavkaz to Dzheyrakh there is a regular bus, the ticket is 100 rubles. From here, for 500 rubles, taxi drivers will take you to the villages of Egikal, Targim, Erzi, Vovnushki, where the tower complexes are located, to the temple of Tkhaba-Erdy. You can walk: it's 6-12 km depending on what you want to see. Guide services - 3-5 thousand rubles.

How to get there

From the Makhachkala bus station to the village of Korkmaskaly go Shuttle Buses and minibuses, the price is 100 rubles. But it is most convenient to take a taxi (500-700 rubles) federal highway E50/M29. At the village you need to turn onto a dirt road and after 2 km you will see Sarykum.

On a note

Bring sunglasses and cream, hats, so as not to burn. The sand of the dune warms up to +60 degrees, the air - up to 40.

Today, you will not surprise us with the same type of urban improvement options - "standard" facades, benches, monumental stelae and sidewalks "according to the catalog". Tourist locations are trying to compete with each other, cultivating the old "highlights" of the attractions area. And they create new ones (not found anywhere else).

5 most beautiful cities of the Caucasus and Transcaucasia declared themselves with the help of natural beauties, creations of architects, "sanatorium" builders, sculptors and designers. However, the splendor of the cities is given by the people themselves. Do you want to make sure of this? Pack your things and go!

2 most beautiful cities in the North Caucasus

Start Review « 5 most beautiful cities of the Caucasus and Transcaucasia” logically follows from the North Caucasus. In the central part, Kislovodsk is in the lead - " main gem» mineral water recreation Stavropol Territory. This is a "stone pocket" formed by spurs of 2 local mountain systems(Part of one is Mount Ring). Its main attractions are the reason for the great popularity of the resort. These include: a gallery of pump rooms with mineral water(Narzan), the castle of Treachery and Love, Mount Ring and, of course, the city park (sharply leaving in the mountains). cozy streets with sanatoriums and "palaces" of the private sector, as well as the remoteness of the resort from noisy highways, also contributed to the growth of Kislovodsk's fame.

Grozny

The eastern half of Ciscaucasia also has its own “diamond”. Since the Soviet era, the capital of the Chechen (formerly Chechen-Ingush) Republic has been considered the main decoration of the area east of the Terek and west of Baku. The 90s of the last century significantly spoiled the reputation (as well as appearance) of this metropolis. However, now it has not only regained the laurels of the local champion in landscaping, but has also become a real city. "Grozny-City" - this is how its "skyscraper" center is now called. Two Muslim religious complexes are recognized as the brand of the main city of the republic. Perhaps, only for this reason Grozny surpassed Derbent in the eyes of travelers. Huge amounts of money are still being invested in its public utilities.

Sochi - the most beautiful city in the Western Caucasus

This city district, although it has gained tourist popularity for a long time, nevertheless finally deserved the above title thanks to the 2014 Winter Olympics. It was she who turned the average resort, not without infrastructural problems, into a "European" center of year-round entertainment. Many are amazed by its chic transport hub, which occupies part of the Adler microdistrict, as well as the Olympic and Sochi parks, which occupy the entire Imereti lowland. At the same time, at the height of summer, in most of the local residential sectors, utility problems have not been resolved, but with early evening southern neighborhoods Greater Sochi always stuck in a traffic jam.

2 most beautiful cities of Transcaucasia

Gagra

A place with the best climate on earth, with the most comfortable and longest park in the USSR, with the most beautiful restaurant- such epithets have long been accustomed to receive Gagra (in the old way - Gagra). Now it is no longer part of Georgia, but the most famous tourist centre independent state of Abkhazia. At the end of the last century, everything here fell into disrepair, but during recent years The Gagra region regained its popularity among the inhabitants of Russia. City sanatoriums, boarding houses and hotels have been restored, new ones have been built. The former charm and well-groomedness of the Seaside Park, the restaurant on observation platform and the "castle" of the Prince of Oldenburg. Many "commercial" bloggers write about new attractions, showing others how to travel and make money at the same time.

It is worth remembering that around the city there are dense mountain thickets (section big nature reserve). Therefore, remember. Might come in handy while traveling...

Tbilisi

This paradise deserves to continue the rating of "5 most beautiful cities of the Caucasus and Transcaucasia" In the capital of Georgia, in addition to the Kartvelian peoples, ethnic groups belonging to different faiths have long lived. That is why here you can find both Eastern Christian (Georgian and Russian) churches, as well as synagogues, mosques, as well as Catholic churches. Tbilisi is amazing with works of small and large monumental art (the latter flourishes thanks to Z. Tsereteli). Its third feature is the amazing preservation of the ancient residential area in the very center of an agglomeration complex in terms of relief. The streets remained truly oriental.

The 5 most beautiful cities of the Caucasus and Transcaucasia were discovered as a result of many years of vacation trips of residents of the first USSR, and then the CIS and Russia. The picturesque large ridge separating Europe and Asia in the south began to be covered mountain resorts even in the last century. The process continues to this day...

The Caucasus is one of the most diverse places in Russia, there is both the sea and high mountains, And beautiful nature, it is warm all year round, but the snow in the mountains lies almost all year round, and the climate for many is even curative. The North Caucasus is the most important tourist place Russians have been traveling for many years, of course, for the sake of the sea and the sun, but in the Caucasus, and besides this, there is something to see and where to relax. Sea, mountains, sun, amazing nature And wonderful climate everything in this place is made for have a great holiday

Blagoveshchensk station is the most remote resort of Anapa, but no less popular are Vityazevo and Dzhemete. This place is perfect for a relaxing and moderate holiday with the whole family, where there is a great opportunity to improve your health.

Snow-covered, sharp and impregnable, covered with glaciers, the mountains of the North Caucasus constantly attract numerous tourists from all over Russia. They are warmly welcomed by the Karachay-Cherkess region of Russia, which has some of the most picturesque mountains Greater Caucasus.

Fortunately, everything more people tend to get out of the city at least for a while and admire the beauty of unique parks, forests, lakes, mountain ranges. After all, there are many such places in our country. In the city of Sochi, for example, there is an amazing arboretum, which is rightfully considered one of the brightest sights.

Mountain Adygea allows you to travel around the world without leaving the territory of Russia. Colorful meadows, copied from the Alps, give way to an Antarctic landscape with glaciers and fell peaks. And desert canyons coexist with relict forests. A striking example a similar combination is Geimanov's glade on the Dakhovskaya-Lagonaki highway.

Unusual underground formation in Pyatigorsk. The place is very remarkable and famous, and even popular among thousands of tourists. In their works, this place was mentioned by Lermontov, and also by Ilf and Petrov in their famous book "The Twelve Chairs", where Ostap Bender was going to earn his millions at this place.

The National Natural Park of the city of Sochi hides in its expanses a lot picturesque corners, but one of the most luxurious decorations of this valuable natural object are the Zmeykovsky waterfalls. The winding ribbon of water fully justifies its name, winding between rocky ledges and ravines, descending from the Caucasus Mountains to the Black Sea. The river belongs to the Matsesta valley. Geographically, this place belongs to the Khostinsky urban district.

Three ancient temple, the construction of which took place as early as the 10th century, are lost among the mountainous gorge, washed out by the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River. In that distant century, the capital of the ancient state of Alanya, the city of Maas, stood here. Now three ancient dilapidated buildings of the Nizhniy Arkhyz settlement, located near the village of Nizhniy Arkhyz, remind of this.

One of the longest caves in Russia. people Vorontsov caves have been known for over a hundred years. Their most active study took place in the second half of the 20th century. Then groups of caves with different entrances were studied, their connections were found and it was proved that the caves are one underground network. natural miracle located in the Khostinsky district of the city, and getting here is easy.

Like the distant and mysterious Himalayas, the mountains of the Caucasus have long attracted the attention of numerous travelers, explorers and poets. They beckoned a person to them, enchanted with their beauty and rebelliousness, hid a great many mysteries and dangers. Yes, this is the Caucasus. The peaks of its peaks rest in icy silence, at a height inaccessible to highest points famous Alps.

The Caucasus Mountains are a paradise for rock climbers!

Warmly loved by climbers for their pristine harsh beauty The Caucasus Mountains have long served as a place of pilgrimage for the most skilled rock climbers from both Russia and Europe. Many hundreds of brave daredevils were ready to risk their lives for the right to climb the cherished Caucasian peak and look around. But what is all this for? What makes people move up? The answer is likely to be: beauty. Yes, let this familiar word sound trite, but still “beauty”. It was the beauty of these proud blue ridges that Lermontov reveled in his time, and Vysotsky conveyed the euphoria of being among them in his songs.

The Caucasus Mountains are the best place for active tourism!

Today, the Caucasus Mountains are one of the favorite tourist regions. lovers active rest storm them picturesque slopes trying to understand and feel for yourself what it means to be in the mountains. The best means to achieve this goal is "tracking", hiking along a certain ecological route. Taking long walks and filling the lungs with the purest mountain air, the "guests" of the Caucasus are gradually approaching their goal: to feel and get to know it.

Nature has generously rewarded this corner with wonderful views, allowing you to admire the surrounding landscape at any time of the year. Speaking of sights Caucasus mountains, many will immediately call: "Elbrus". Of course, the highest and most famous point in Europe cannot but attract the eyes of tourists and professional climbers. Elbrus rises to 5,642 meters, and a truly magnificent view opens from its top.

In addition to Elbrus, those wishing to conquer new peaks are happy to climb the fabulous lonely Kazbek (5,034 m), the magnificent slopes of which remember a bunch of ancient stories and legends; impregnable Ushba (4,690 m) will be opened only by the most experienced and trained climbers; the favorite mountains Fisht (2867) and Belalakaya (3861) are not so high, but the bizarre peaks also riveted the human eye and cut into memory forever.

However, Elbrus, Kazbek or Ushba are not only snowy peaks. In addition to climbing ridges of varying difficulty, tourists can enjoy magnificent panoramas of the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. Visitors are offered the purest waterfalls and fast cold rivers, many small mountain lakes, beautiful gorges and a carpet of green grasses are waiting for everyone. Luxurious alpine meadows delight the eye and amaze the "guests" with the diversity of their vegetation: more than six thousand different plants grow in the Caucasus!

The unique "Valley of Roses"

Not far from Kislovodsk there is a wonderful "Valley of Roses", reminiscent of a real sea of ​​flowers, into which admiring tourists plunge. There is also a park where visitors have the opportunity to walk between beautifully trimmed trees and massive stone sculptures along neat alleys.

Winter in the Caucasus is no less beautiful than summer. The snow-covered slopes of the Caucasus Mountains not only cause admiring exclamations with their snow-white beauty, but also provide considerable opportunities for active winter holiday. Crowds of those wishing to go skiing or snowboarding storm the slopes of Elbrus and other peaks, driven by a thirst for movement, speed and adrenaline. When making ski trips, tourists can independently choose whether to stay on the route and spend the night in the bosom of nature by the fire or go to one of the many cozy hotels where visitors are greeted with unfailing cordial hospitality and surrounded by care.

Perhaps not everyone knows, but the Caucasus is famous for its mineral springs. Even in the time of Lermontov, people suffering from various ailments went to the Caucasus to improve their health. The city of Kislovodsk just serves as a place that is ideal for restoring the body. The city itself is located on an 800-meter hill, which provides its inhabitants with a constant supply of clean, oxygenated air. Absorbing large portions of oxygen, the body is cleansed and renewed. But air is not the only positive aspect of “Caucasian therapy”. Kislovodsk has long been famous for its mineral waters. Many thousands of people come to the sanatoriums of Kislovodsk just for the sake of Narzan.

lovers wildlife and photographers may have a lucky chance to see representatives of the fauna of the Caucasus: rare Caucasian tours, mighty bison, wild boars, chamois, bears, roe deer and other amazing animals.