Sochi

Ahun Mountain

Сочи, гора Ахун

Ahun Mountain is a natural attraction in Sochi, rising above the rivers Agura and Khоста. It is one of the recognizable natural landmarks of the area, located within the boundaries of the resort city of Sochi. From the top of the mountain there are picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes.

Stalin's Summer Residence Museum

Сочи, Курортный проспект, 120/1

Stalin's Summer Residence Museum is located on Kurortny Prospekt in Sochi. It was Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin's former residence where he spent his summers from August to October annually. Architect Merzhanov built the building on a mountain ridge amidst picturesque landscapes of Matsestinsky Valley and Agurskoye Gorge. Inside, original furnishings including personal belongings and furniture are preserved. Visitors can visit the winery for wine tasting, chacha and other beverages, as well as purchase local products. Among famous guests at the summer house were Mao Zedong who left a commemorative silver writing set.

Organ and Chamber Music Hall A. F. Debolskaya

Сочи, Курортный проспект, 32

The Organ and Chamber Music Hall named after A.F. Debolskaya is located in the center of Sochi's resort area at Kurortny Prospekt, 32. It is named after the famous pianist and teacher Alexandra Fyodorovna Debolskaya and is part of the Sochi Concert and Philharmonic Union. The hall regularly organizes concerts of organ and chamber music, including events under the program "Pushkinskaya karta".

Winter Theatre

Сочи, ул. Театральная, 2

Winter Theatre in Sochi is a federal architectural monument built by order of I.V. Stalin. The building features 88 Corinthian columns and sculptural figures on the gable representing painting, architecture, and sculpture. The theater is known for hosting festivals such as "Kinotavr", Winter Arts Festival, and Autumn Yuri Bashmet Festival. Among its performers were Lyubov Orlova, Svyatoslav Richter, Faina Ranevskaya, and Yuri Bashmet. The official opening took place on May 15, 1938 with the premiere of the opera "The Queen of Spades".

N. A. Ostrovsky Literary and Memorial Museum

Сочи, ул. Корчагина, 4

The building of N.A. Ostrovsky Literary and Memorial Museum is located in a picturesque garden of Sochi center at Korchagina Street, 4. The museum was founded in 1937, a year after the writer's death. Interiors of rooms are preserved in their original state, reproducing the atmosphere of early XX century. Nearby there is a relief of Nikolay Ostrovsky. Exhibition introduces visitors to the life and works of writers associated with the city. The building is also an architectural and historical monument built in art deco style.

Мемориал «Подвиг во имя жизни»

Сочи, переулок Ривьерский

Memorial "Deed in the Name of Life" in Sochi commemorates the feat of medical personnel of Sochi hospitals during World War II. A steel arch with images of doctors and wounded symbolizes heroism and selflessness of medical workers. The monument was created by sculptor D. Ryabtsev and architect Yu. Lvov; construction began in 1974, opening took place in 1995. The memorial is located near Riviera Park.

Archangel Mikhail Monument

Сочи, Курортный проспект (у собора Михаила Архангела)

The Monument to Archangel Mikhail stands on Kurortny Prospekt in Sochi. The city's heavenly patron is installed on a high bronze column 7 meters tall. The sculpture was created in Belarus and solemnly opened in 2006. Nearby the monument is the grave of defenders of Fort Aleksandriya and next to it there is St. Mikhail's Cathedral.

Sochi Marine Station

Сочи, ул. Войкова, 1

Sochi Sea Station is located at Voykova Street, 1. It is a regional cultural heritage site and part of the architectural attractions of the city. The station was built in 1955 and is a component of the Central District Sochi sea port.

Barsova's Cottage Museum

Сочи, ул. Черноморская, 8

The Valeria Barsova Museum "Dacha" is located in a picturesque place in Sochi, on the top of a mountain ridge between Maçestinskaya Valley and Agurskoye Gorge. This was the dacha of the famous Russian singer Valeria Barsova, holder of coloratura soprano and soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre. The museum's exhibition includes personal belongings, photos and documents of the singer, as well as offers an impressive view of the surrounding mountains and gorges. It is a branch of the Museum of the History of the Resort City of Sochi.

Adler District History Museum

Сочи, Адлер, ул. Кирова, 53

The Adler District History Museum is located in Sochi on Kirova Street, 53. Founded by краеведом Stephan Voytenko and World War II veteran Robert Popov. The museum's collection includes paintings, rare books and maps, archaeological finds and items reflecting everyday life of Sochi residents from different eras. Nearby are the Olympic Park and Imeretinsky Embankment, making it a convenient place to visit during walks.

City History Museum of Sochi

Сочи, ул. Воровского, 54/11

The City Resort History Museum is located at Sochi, Vorovskogo Street, 54/11. Founded in 1920 based on the Caucasian Mountain Club, it exhibits over 4000 items including artifacts from ancient and medieval times as well as items of everyday life of the Caucasus peoples. Visitors can learn about the history of resort development in the region and details of the preparation and holding of the 2014 Olympics. The total exhibition area covers approximately 700 square meters distributed across 14 rooms. The museum building is an architectural monument.

Sочи Museum of Sports Glory

Сочи, ул. Советская, 26а

Sochi City Sports Glory Museum is located at Sovetskaya Street, 26a, in the very center of Sochi, close to Kurortny Prospekt. Opened in 2010 with participation of IOC President Jacques Rogge. Regularly hosts thematic exhibitions and meetings with famous athletes. Collection features sports awards, equipment and souvenirs telling about sport history and Olympics, especially preparation and holding of Sochi Olympics-2014.

New Theatre Sochi

Сочи, ул. Орджоникидзе, 5

MBUK Sochi "Sochi New Theater" located in the center of Sochi city, Orджоникидзе street, 5. Nearby is the concert hall "Festivальный". Here performances based on works by famous classics and contemporary dramatists are shown. Entry is through the square near the fountain half an hour before the show starts.

Olympic Park

Сочи, Адлерский район, Олимпийский проспект, 21

The Olympic Park in Sochi was built specifically for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. It includes key sports facilities from those games: Fisht Stadium, Ice Domes "Big" and "Iceberg", as well as hockey arena "Shayba". After the Olympics, the park became a popular recreation area with an evening light-and-music fountain, access to curling center and sport-recreation complex. Nearby are Sochi Park amusement park and Sochi Autodrome racing track. Its convenient location near the sea allows easy cycling and scooter rides.

V.S. Vysotsky Monument

Сочи, у концертного зала «Фестивальный»

The Vladimir Vysotsky monument is located in Sochi next to the concert hall "Festivальный". It was opened in 2011 on City Day. The sculptor is Pavel Khrisanov. Vysotsky is depicted sitting with a lowered guitar, in a calm and tranquil pose. The location is away from noisy streets, allowing visitors to enjoy the atmosphere of quietness and peace.

Nikolay Ostrovsky Monument

Сочи, Курортный проспект Курортный просп., 37

Nikolay Ostrovsky Monument is located in a сквер on Kurortny Prospekt in Sochi. It was created by sculptors from Leningrad and unveiled in 1979 to commemorate the writer's 75th birthday. The monument's height is approximately 10 meters. Previously, there was a cemetery of Sochi Fortress on this site before it became a garden with a monument.

Pyotr I Monument

Сочи, Морской порт

The monument to Pyotr I is located in the sea port of Sochi city. It is a bronze sculpture 5.5 meters high and weighing 5 tons, created by artists V. Zvonsov and A. Butaev within four months. The monument was installed in 2008 and symbolizes the importance of Sochi's sea port as the southernmost in Russia.

Riviera Park

Сочи, ул. Егорова, 1

Riviera Park in Sochi is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm. Founded in 1898 by businessman V.A. Khlyudov and has been a popular recreation spot for over 125 years. Located near Riviera Beach. The total area of the park is 14.7 hectares. One can see exotic plants such as magnolias, agaves, sakuras, plane trees, palms, cypresses. Special pride of the park is Cosmonauts Alley where famous space explorers planted magnolias.

FriendshipTreeGardenMuseum

Сочи, ул. Яна Фабрициуса, 2/5а

Sad-muzey "Derevo Druzhby" v Sochi — simvol mezhdunarodnogo sotrudnichestva. V ego kollektsii predstavleny ekzoticheskie rasteniya iz raznykh uglov planety: feikoa, mandariny i apelsiny. Bolee 630 privivok sdelany predstavitelyami 167 stran. Osobennno krasiv sad osenyu i zimoy, kogda sozrevayut plody citrusovykh derevev. Rayon raspolozhen znamenityi Sochinskii Dendrarii.

Matsesta Sculpture

Сочи, Курортный проспект (въезд в Мацесту)

The sculpture "Matsеста" is located on Kurortny Prospekt in Sochi, at the entrance to the Matsеста district. It was opened in 1967 and represents the healing power of local sulfur springs. The work of art depicts a personalized image of the resort, being one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

Sculptural Composition "Diamond Hand"

Сочи, у Морского вокзала

Sculpture composition "Diamond Hand" was installed in Sochi at the Sea Station in 2010 with funds from local patrons. It reproduces scenes from a popular film by Leonid Gaidai filmed in these places in 1968. The central characters are the Gorbunkov family, Lelik and his friend Gosha. The monument has become one of the city symbols and often attracts attention of tourists and visitors to Sochi.

Archangel Mikhail Cathedral

Сочи, ул. Москвина, 12

Archangel Mikhail Cathedral is the oldest church in Sochi located at Moskvin St., 12. Construction lasted from 1874 to 1890 and it was officially consecrated in 1890. The building is a regional cultural heritage site of Russia.

Sochi Dendrarium

Сочи, Курортный проспект, 74

The Sochi Dendrarium was founded in 1892 by Sergei Nikolaevich Khudekov. It is part of the Sochi National Park and covers an area of 46.4 hectares. The park has two zones: upper with a picturesque viewing platform and panoramic points overlooking the Caucasus Range, and lower with ponds where swans, ducks and pelicans live. For visitors' convenience, there is a cable car longer than 900 meters. A distinctive feature is Villa "Nadezhda", built in 1899.

Sochi Lighthouse

Сочи, ул. Москвина, 10, микрорайон Центральный

Sochi Lighthouse located on Moskvin Street in Central microdistrict of Sochi city is a regional heritage site of Russia. Built according to architect N.P. Rozanov's project in 1890, it stands right by the Black Sea shore. This historical structure serves as an important navigation aid and is a significant attraction for the region.

Sochi Marine Trade Port

Сочи, ул. Войкова, 1

Sochi Marine Trade Port is located in the Central District of Sochi at Warwick Street, 1. It is a key element of the region's marine infrastructure, primarily engaged in passenger transportation. The port has its headquarters right in the center of Sochi.

Sochi National Park

Сочи, Курортный проспект, 74 (администрация)

Sochi National Park is located between Tuapse District and the border with Abkhazia. Its area exceeds 2000 sq. km. You can see unique natural objects here: Akhun Mountain, Agur Waterfalls, Vorontsov Caves, Eagle Cliffs, Polykhar Waterfall and Swir Gorge. Rare plant and animal species listed in Russia's Red Book live in the park. There are also archaeological monuments—remains of dolmens and ruins of old estates. The park was established in 1983 and is the first national park in the country.

Сочинский художественный музей им. Д. Д. Жилинского

Сочи, Курортный проспект, 51

The Sochi Fine Arts Museum named after D.D. Zhilinsky is located on Kurortny Prospekt in Sochi. Founded in 1964 and renamed in honor of famous artist Dmitry Zhilinsky in 2023. The exhibition includes icons from the 18th to 20th centuries, works by Russian masters (Aivazovsky, Shishkin, Levitan, Repin, Sеров), and ancient silver from the 1st to 2nd century AD. The museum building, built in 1936, is in the neoclassical style with columns and a portico. Nearby there is a garden with a sculpture "Golden Fleece" and temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists are held.

Sochi Circus

Сочи, ул. Депутатская, 8

Sochi Circus is located at Depутатskaya Street, 8, in the center of Sochi, near Dendrarium Park. It is a popular venue for both its own and touring circus performances aimed at family audiences. The circus building stands out among other city structures due to its recognizable architecture and convenient transport accessibility—there is a public transportation stop "Circus" nearby.

Prometheus Statue on Eagle's Rocks

Сочи, Орлиные скалы (Хостинский район)

The Prometheus Statue installed in 1998 on Orlani Rocks in Khostinsky District of Sochi recalls the ancient Greek legend of the titan chained to the Caucasus Mountains. The sculpture was created by Omsk master Kapralov. From there, a picturesque view of mountain landscapes and Agura River canyon is available. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the nearest route point to the statue.

EthnographicMuseuminLazarevskoe

Сочи, пос. Лазаревское, ул. Победы, 97

Ethnographic Museum in Lazarevskoye village introduces visitors to the culture of Adyghe people Shapsugs and other indigenous Caucasian residents. Traditional costumes, musical instruments and household items from previous centuries are on display here. During summer, the museum is open daily until 19:30. It is a branch of Sochi History Museum.

Летний театр им. Фрунзе

Сочи, парк им. Фрунзе

Парк им. Фрунзе (Приморский парк)

Сочи, ул. Приморская