Kislovodsk is a real southern resort town with a huge park area, elegant streets, flowering alleys, full of all possible shades, and a special atmosphere inherent only in this area. There is everything for a quality rest: clean air, mild climate, a large number of attractions and picturesque landscapes. Only there is no sea, but this does not seem to prevent tourists from enjoying their vacation.
In recent years, the city authorities have done a lot to renovate Kislovodsk. Abandoned buildings have been restored, park spaces have been ennobled and tourist infrastructure has been improved. Today it has turned into a full-fledged modern resort that actively attracts guests.
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What to see and where to go in Kislovodsk?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Spa park
Kislovodsk Resort Park is the second largest in Europe. It covers an area of almost 1000 hectares, while being located within the city limits. The recreational zone was founded in 1823, when Kislovodsk began to develop as a health resort. In the center of the green space is the picturesque Rose Valley, where flowers of all kinds, shapes and colors grow. The best time to admire the colorful carpet is the second half of summer, since most varieties of roses bloom at this time.
Kurortny Boulevard
Walking street in Kislovodsk, starting at the Narzan Gallery and passing through the most picturesque areas of the city. Mansions of the 19th - early 20th centuries stand along it in orderly rows, bright flower beds are broken in the middle, the sultry summer air is refreshed by streams of small fountains, around which cozy benches are placed - in a word, a real southern promenade, always full of leisurely strolling people.
Narzan gallery
An architectural monument and a healing spring where you can taste medicinal narzan. The gallery is located at the entrance to the Kurortny Park. The building resembles the outline of a Gothic castle. It was erected according to the sketches of the architect S.I.Upton. Around the complex there is a small park with walking alleys and flower beds, the interior space is decorated with statues and marble trim, the roof is crowned with a glass dome.
Main Narzan Baths
The baths are located in a building of the early XX century, which was built according to the design of A. N. Klepinin in the Moorish style. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Kislovodsk. Looking at the richly decorated decorative towers, the floral ornament repeating in many elements, the balconies typical of the palaces of the caliphs, it is hard to believe that this miracle is not somewhere in Andalusia, but in the vastness of our homeland.
Colonnade
Neoclassical colonnade, consisting of two tiers, located in the Spa Park. It was erected in 1913. The structure is a series of columns, standing in a semicircle, in the upper part there is a balustrade (in the warm season there is a summer terrace). The second floor is an arched suite framed by two turrets. The attraction is the hallmark of Kislovodsk.
Lermontov area
The site is located near the entrance to the park opposite the Colonnade. It is a small area on a hill, which is accessed by a beautifully designed sandstone staircase. In the niche of the wall there is a bust of M. Yu. Lermontov, a little lower there is a grotto with a sculpture of the Demon - a famous character in the poem by Mikhail Yurievich. The site appeared in 1948 on the site of a pre-revolutionary restaurant.
Cascade staircase
The construction of the 1930s, built of local stone according to the project of K. A. Shevchenko and L. S. Zalesskaya. A staircase leads to a rotunda located on a small observation deck. Decorative pools are located on the sides. In the evening, colorful lighting is turned on here, which makes the place even more romantic. In 2015, a complete reconstruction of the attraction was carried out.
Flower calendar
The calendar adorns the spa park, being its "highlight". It first appeared in 1924 thanks to the work of gardeners and decorators. It is a patterned flower bed on which, with the help of flowers and other plants (boxwood, thuja, juniper), they lay out the dial, year, month and even day. Landings form a continuous living carpet, delighting observers with their beauty at any time of the year.
Mirror Pond and Glass Stream
Elements of the Kurortny Park ensemble, lost among its many attractions. A pond is an artificial reservoir built on the site of a natural spring with the purest mountain water. On its shore there is a small gazebo with colored stained-glass windows, under which there is a glass stream - a stream flowing down into the crack, reminiscent of a flat glass surface.
Museum-estate of the artist N. Yaroshenko
An old manor house where the painter N. Yaroshenko lived at the beginning of the 19th century, a representative of the movement of Russian Itinerant artists. I.E. Repin and A.I. Kuindzhi. Back in 1918, it was decided to organize a museum in the mansion, but in the end it was given to communal housing. The opening of the exposition was delayed until 1962. Today the collection of the estate museum contains works by N. Yaroshenko himself and other Russian masters.
Museum "Dacha Shalyapin"
The famous singer F. Chaliapin visited Kislovodsk more than once. The house of the early XX century, where he preferred to stay, was nicknamed "Chaliapin's dacha". Today, a literary and musical museum operates on its territory, as well as concerts (including the annual "Chaliapin Seasons"), meetings, and creative evenings. The building itself is a mansion of unusual architecture, with a wooden roof and veranda teeming with whimsical décor.
Historical and Local Lore Museum "Fortress"
The Kislovodsk Fortress is the only defensive structure of the Russian Empire that has survived in the North Caucasus. It was built in the first half of the 19th century during the period of intensive conquest of these lands. A gate, a section of a wall, a corner tower and barracks have survived to this day. In Soviet times, a sanatorium was located on its territory. Since 1965, a local history museum has been operating at the fortress.
State Philharmonic
The main building of the Philharmonic, which rightfully deserved the title of an architectural monument, was built in 1895 and was called at that time the Resort Hall. In the same year, the city symphony orchestra was formed, which began to give concerts on a regular basis. In 1972, another concert hall was erected as an extension to the main one for chamber performances. Today in the foyer of the Philharmonic is a permanent exhibition of local artists.
Theater-Museum "Grace"
The theater stage received its first visitors in 1992; it was located on the territory of a historic mansion. The peculiarity of "Grace" is that the institution supports the traditions of home performances that took place in the estates of aristocrats in the 19th century. At that time, the creative intelligentsia, who were resting in Kislovodsk, took part in the performances. In addition to performances, in the theater you can see a museum exhibition dedicated to famous people whose lives were associated with the city.
Monument to Lermontov
The sculpture was originally installed in 2001 on the Red Sun Mountain. The poet is depicted sitting on a stone in a tense pose, as if bewitched by the surrounding panorama and the distant peaks of the Caucasus Range. The monument is 2.3 meters high and weighs about 700 kg.Today the statue is located on the territory of the Kurortny Park, but due to the fact that the figure of the writer is "taken out of context", the author's original idea is no longer embodied.
Crocodile statue
The statue is located in the Rose Valley of the Spa Park. It was created by gardeners from Kislovodsk in the middle of the 20th century right in the post-war years. It is a stone statue of a formidable reptile 4 meters in length. The crocodile is depicted with an open mouth and sharp teeth, ready to tear someone to pieces right now. The animal resembles a prehistoric species of the era of dinosaurs in both size and frightening appearance.
Kislovodsk Dolphinarium
The dolphinarium was launched in 2008. Today it is one of the most popular destinations for families. Its inhabitants are Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, whales, walruses and sea lions. Shows are held here several times a week all year round under the guidance of experienced animal trainers. Visitors are also offered to purchase pictures painted by dolphins as an original souvenir.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Cathedral of Kislovodsk, erected in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The first wooden church dedicated to this saint appeared in the city in 1803. The stone cathedral was built in 1888, 12 years later a bell tower was erected nearby. The historic building was destroyed during the Soviet era. The modern temple appeared in 1999, its architectural appearance was as close as possible to the original.
Temple of Air
Even before the Revolution in 1914, a pavilion in the form of a classic semi-rotunda was erected on the territory of the Upper Park, from where a panoramic view of the surroundings and the peaks of the Caucasian ridge visible in the distance opened up. The building was named "Temple of Air". In Soviet times, there was a cafe, a recreation room and a reading room. At the end of the 20th century, the building fell into disrepair and collapsed, it was closed for security purposes. In 2015, after the reconstruction, "Temple" again opened its doors.
Cable car
The cable car connects the Lower and Upper parks (parts of the Kurortny Park). During the ride in the trailer, you can enjoy the picturesque view of the green spaces and the well-groomed area stretching around the huge recreational area, as well as the beautiful Rose Valley and the recreated "Temple of Air". With a further rise, views of the mountain peaks open, including Elbrus.
Rock "Castle of Cunning and Love"
Natural monument, which is a steep cape of the Rocky Range. The cliff is about 1 km above sea level. The place is a popular tourist attraction; there is a hotel and a restaurant of the same name, stylized as an old castle. The complex was built in 1939 and was in great demand during the Soviet era. Even foreign delegations were brought here.
Red stones
The famous eagle, a symbol of the Caucasian mineral waters, was installed in the 1950s on the Red Rocks (low cliffs with slopes of a juicy rusty color), which are located within the Sredny Park. Unfortunately, the original has not survived; it was replaced with a new statue in the 2000s. The body of a poisonous snake is clamped in the powerful paws of a noble bird. According to legend, an insidious reptile stung an eagle, but before dying, he managed to strangle it.
Honey waterfalls
Three mountain streams flowing from a height of 18 meters into the gorge of the Alikonovka River. At the base, the waterfalls raise clouds of water dust - thousands of drops fly in different directions, creating incredible humidity in the air. Tourists have laid many paths around the attraction, along which you can get very close to the stream. The name "Honey" comes from the past - earlier this area was inhabited by wild bees.
Ring mountain
A flat rock on the outskirts of Kislovodsk with a ring-shaped hole. It is part of the Borgustan Range. The height above sea level is about 900 meters. The cape, on which the ring mountain is located, is made of sandstone and dotted with caves. Since ancient times, magical properties have been attributed to an unusual education. For example, a warrior riding a horse through a hole became invincible.
Mountains Small and Big Saddle
Maloye and Bolshoye Sedlo are the uplands of the Dzhinalsky ridge. Locals affectionately call them "Kislovodskie Gorki", although they reach considerable sizes - more than 1300 meters and 1400 meters in height above sea level. The 1915 guidebook explains how to get to these peaks, which speaks of the long-standing popularity of the natural attraction. From the Bolshoy Sad, the Caucasian ridge and its main peak, Elbrus, are perfectly visible.
