Kislovodsk
17 places
Main Mineral Baths
Kislovodsk, Kurortnyy Blvd, 4
The Main Mineral Baths Complex in Kislovodsk was constructed to commemorate the centenary of the resort and completed in 1904. The structure features Moorish design with distinctive facades adorned using majolica tiles. Initially, it included two large pools and twenty-four baths filled with mineral water. Today, it remains one of the city's most identifiable monuments representing its rich historical heritage and significance for Russia.
Ring Mountain
Кисловодск, северная часть города, отрог Боргустанского хребта
Ring Mountain is a well-known natural formation in Kislovodsk located in the northern part of the city at an altitude of 871 meters. It is an unusual natural arch with an opening about 8 by 10 meters formed due to weathering and erosion of rocks. The viewing platform on the mountain allows one to see it from various points around the city.
RosesValley
Kislovodsk, Kislovodsky National Park
Rosa Valley in Kislovodsk National Park - famous landscape composition with dozens of rose varieties planted in checkerboard pattern. Especially impressive during summer bloom. Observation deck offers view on giant geoglyphs-beds "Sun" and "Maxi Rose", visible even from space. Along the territory there is an alley of columnar juniper trees.
Castle of Cunning and Love
Kislovodsk, near Alikonovka settlement, Alikonovka river canyon
Castle of Craftiness and Love — a high cliff in the outskirts of Kislovodsk, located near the Alikonovka River. This place got its name thanks to an old legend about the unhappy love between shepherd Ali Konov and princess. The crag towering above the ravine has become one of the region's most famous natural attractions and a popular spot for sightseeing tours and excursions.
Mirror Pond
Кисловодск, Кисловодский национальный парк, левый берег Ольховки
Mirror Pond - an artificial lake in Kislovodsk National Park created in 1867 on the site of a spring. Has an irregular shape and is fed by water from Semigradusny source. Located at the foot of the mountains on the left bank of River Olhovka. The water in the pond is always cool (+9°C), and among local residents there is a tradition to throw coins here with a wish.
Solzhenitsyn Museum and Cultural Center
Kislovodsk, Borodinskiy Ln, 3
The Information and Cultural Center "Solzhenitsyn Museum" is located in Kislovodsk at Borodinsky Lane, 3. The building is recognized as an object of federal cultural heritage and is situated in the house of the writer's aunt Maria Gorina, where he lived from 1920 to 1924. Restoration and opening of the museum took place on December 12, 2014 after transferring the mansion to the State Literary Museum. Alexander Isaevich Solzhenitsyn is a native and honorary citizen of Kislovodsk.
Kislovodsk State Circus
Kislovodsk, Pobedy Ave, 12
The Kislovodsk State Circus is situated in Kislovodsk at Prospekt Pobedy, 12. It was formally inaugurated on June 30, 1973 and can host up to 1483 viewers at once. It is the sole establishment of its type in the region of the Caucasian Mineral Waters and regarded as a calling card and primary attraction for the area. The history of circus arts in Kislovodsk predates its formal opening date.
Kislovodsk Historical and Regional Museum "Fortress"
Kislovodsk, Mira Ave, 11
The "Fortress" Museum in Kislovodsk is located in the historical buildings of Kislovodsk Fortress founded in the early 19th century. Established in 1965, it preserves memories of the ancient past of the region, the development of the resort and heroic pages of World War II. The collections include exhibits reflecting the life and activities of famous personalities such as Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin and architect S.I. Upton. Memorial plaques remind of significant events and people associated with the fortress.
Kislovodsk Kurzhal
Kislovodsk, Ave Karl Marx, 3A
Kislovodsk Kurzhal, built in 1895, became the cultural center of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. Opened in the 1896 season as the most luxurious kurzhal of the Russian Empire, it hosted performances by famous artists such as Feodor Chaliapin, Leonid Sobinov and Isadora Duncan. The building located at Kislovodsk, Karl Marx Street, 1 originally served as a place for rest and entertainment, now it houses a philharmonic hall.
Kislovodsk National Park
Kislovodsk, Kurortnyy Blvd, 21
Kislovodsky National Park is the main pride of the resort of Kislovodsk. Located at an altitude of 1325 meters, it covers an area of 966 hectares, being the largest city park in Europe. Founded in 1823, the park is famous for its picturesque terreni routes, cozy pavilions, grottoes, bridges and viewing platforms. This place is ideal for walks and relaxation in fresh mountain air.
Columnade
Kislovodsk, Kurortny Blvd, near the central entrance to the park
The Colonnade in Kislovodsk, built in 1913 by architect Nikolay Semenov, is an important architectural landmark of the city. This white structure is located at the main entrance to the park and serves as a visiting card card of Kislovodsk. Originally intended as a monument to mark the centenary of victory in the War of 1812. Inside the building there was a café, stage and amphitheater, from the upper terrace of which one could see the park and the city's resort area.
Red Rocks
Kislovodsk, Kislovodsky National Park
Red Stones - unique natural formations in Kislovodsk National Park. Their reddish-brown color is due to porous mountain rock saturated with iron-rich waters. Geological processes and millennia of nature's influence have given these stones unusual shapes reminiscent of ancient sea sculptures. It is believed that once there was an ancient sea here, and then tectonic shifts raised sand deposits from the bottom of the ancient lake.
Shalyapin's Lodge Literature and Music Museum
Kislovodsk, Shalyapina St, 1
The Shalyapin Cottage Museum is located in the historical mansion of Kislovodsk built in 1903 by architect Emmanuil Khadzhaev in the modern style. The house is famous because Feodor Shalyapin rented it for the summer of 1917, after which the building was named after him. Originally there was a boarding school owned by Mrs. Ushakova, later in 1911, in the adjacent wing lived young composer Sergei Prokofiev. Today, the museum preserves memories of musical and literary life at the beginning of the 20th century.
N.A. Yaroshenko Memorial Museum-Estate
Kislovodsk, Yaroshenko St, 1
N.A. Yeroshenko Memorial Museum-residence is located in the historical center of Kislovodsk at Yerochenko Street, house 1. The estate owned by the artist's family from 1885 to 1915 is a monument of late 19th century architecture. Here lived and worked Peredvizhnik Nikolay Yeroshenko and his family, as well as famous personalities of that time such as Dmitry Mendeleev, Vladimir Solovyov, Mikhail Nesterov and other prominent cultural figures. The last days of the artist's life were spent here.
Mastica "Damsky Kapriz"
Kislovodsk, lower part of Kislovodsky Park, across the river Olkhovka
The "Damsky Kapriz" Bridge is located in Kislovodsk Park, spanning over the Olgovka River. Originally named the First Bridge, it was rebuilt in 1892 after old crossings were destroyed in the 19th century. According to legend, its construction was prompted by a lady who refused to cross the river on foot. Today, the bridge serves as an ornament of the park and a resting place for tourists.
Narzan Gallery
Kislovodsk, Alekseya Rebrova St, 2
Narzan Gallery in Kislovodsk is an 19th-century architectural monument located at the entrance to the Kurortny Park. It is the main drinking center of the city and a federal cultural heritage site. Here are the first narzans sources outlets opened in the early 19th century. Annually, the gallery attracts many tourists and locals due to its popularity and historical significance.
Glass Stream
Кисловодск, Кисловодский национальный парк, у Зеркального пруда
"Stekolnaya Stream" - picturesque waterfall in Kislovodsk National Park, created in mid-19th century to refresh water in Mirror Pond. In 1897 architect Ivan Baykov constructed a stone canopy in neo-Gothic style over the water discharge. The pavilion is a gazebo featuring four pointed arches resting on brick pillars and forming a barrel vault. Today it has evolved into a popular romantic setting and photography venue.
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