Sights of Stavropol - a city that is the gateway to the Caucasus

Anyone who ever visits Stavropol will never forget this charming sunny city. It is very cozy located on the hills, surrounded by forest. Sultry summer there are enough places where you can hide in the shade. And although it is based, by historical standards, not so long ago, in 1777, still can be proud of monuments of culture, history and architecture. With all the desire Stavropol sights you can not see and a week.

What attracts this city? It is the gateway to the Caucasus. So they talk about him in Russia. The name is translated from Greek as the "city of the cross", not for nothing is its symbol - the statue of the Guardian Angel, which holds a huge cross over his head. In addition to being an outpost of the North Caucasus, so is the center of the same name. It is of great importance for the south of Russia.

In order not to get lost on arrival in these places, it is recommended to purchase a directory of Stavropol. He not only helps you navigate the terrain, but also tells about the history of the city and its surrounding territory. You can find out about its location - the 45th parallel, the highest point of Ciscaucasia, between the Black and Caspian seas.

In 1977, a fortress was built here, which, due to its very good location, played a large role for the surrounding area. It was located at the intersection of several important roads: from west to east and from north to south. Over time, the settlement grew around the fortress, it constantly increased and became the basis for the future of the city. Looking around the sights of Stavropol, be sure to visit the ruins of this fortress, protected by the state. From the historical core there was only a fragment of the wall, located on top. It leads to a cascading ladder, which is the pride of the Castle Hill.

Most often there is no time to inspect the whole city of Stavropol, attractions. Photos in this case will help you choose the most interesting places that you will have time to visit. Therefore, first carefully read the directory, then make a decision. In the meantime, let us briefly tell you which sights of Stavropol are the most famous.

German bridge

It was designed by engineers from Germany, hence the name, and probably German and Austrian prisoners of war built. Photographing it entirely can not, because it stands in the forest. The bridge is interesting because it was erected almost without the use of concrete (from the Stavropol shell).

Church of the Assumption

With the blessing of Father Paul, the abbot, in 2010-2011 a partial reconstruction was completed and the kiot was completed for pilgrims and tourists. The church is very revered by local residents, it was not closed even during the Great Patriotic War.

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, in them every week more than 80 thousand people rest.

We recommend you to visit the Stavropol Zoo and the regional zooexotarium. They are real museums of wildlife, where some of the animals that are endangered are kept.

Art lovers can visit the picture gallery of PM Grechishkin, the Museum of the History of Cossacks, the House Museum of the Lopatin family, the estate of VI 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!