Nature's riches for the eyes and body

The first point of our route today will be the colonnade, one of the "visiting cards" of the city.

Here you will learn how Kislovodsk became a resort city, how mineral water springs were developed, see a lot of archeological antiquities and the original manuscript of M. Lermontov.
The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

St. Nicholas Cathedral is the Cathedral of Kislovodsk.
If you visit the cathedral during a service, be sure to pay attention to the church singing: the double choir creates an unusual effect of three-dimensional sound.

Everyone knows well the literary works written by great Russian poets in the Caucasus and about the Caucasus, but we know much less about pictorial works.
This museum corrects the omission by introducing you to the works of the artists-Peredvizhnikov, in particular Nikolai Alexandrovich Yaroshchenko, who owned the manor from 1885 to 1915.
The museum is very original, preserving the look and atmosphere of the period of the artist's life. Among the paintings you can see works that are not found in catalogs.
Next to the museum is a charming garden, be sure to check it out.
Please note, the museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Now you will continue your exploration of the Kislovodsk Resort Park, it is the second largest man-made park in Europe. Its area is almost 1000 hectares.
In the park there is a famous holy spring, just a few steps away from the Olkhovka River. It is also called the holy spring of Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is believed that its waters have healing properties, so it is a popular place not only among tourists but also among local residents.

You will find another beautiful place in Kislovodsk - Mirror Pond.
This is an artificial pond and stylized waterfall, called the Glass Stream. The pond receives water from a "seven-degree spring", the most courageous swim in it even in winter.

Continuing your walk through the park, admire the graceful bridge - a favorite place for photo sessions of all holidaymakers.

From the waterfall begins the way to the observation deck on Pine Mountain.

From this observation deck there is a beautiful view of the city and the mountains. In clear weather you can see Elbrus.

After a long climb, it's nice to rest in a beautiful place.
The Tea House cafe is one of the best in the city. It specializes in desserts and drinks, but the main menu here is the most complete. You can try the traditional regional dishes: kebabs and kebabs. Vegetable dishes are especially good!
The cafe is very popular, so at peak times you have to wait a bit for your order.

With renewed vigor, set out to explore the natural beauties.
You are on your way to the Red Stones, one of the park's main natural attractions.
These rocks are composed of sandstone, but have been washed by water with iron for a long time, so they have become brown on the outside.
At the top of the rocks stands a sculpture of an eagle tormenting a snake. According to legend, the eagle, fatally bitten by a snake, survived because he fell into the spring of healing waters. Now the bird is a symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters resorts.

Stop to take a break and admire the panorama at the Temple of the Air, a graceful pavilion that offers a wonderful view of Elbrus and the surrounding mountains.
The pavilion is now an outdoor library and reading room.

We are now on our way to the Valley of the Roses.
There are more than 35 varieties of roses planted in the valley, selected so that from mid-June to the end of September there are blooming bushes in the valley.
The main avenue leads up to the climb to the observation deck.

At the exit of the park, admire another of its attractions - the Cascade Stairs.

After a long walk, you're sure to be hungry, so dinner will be early tonight.
In the cafe "Old Baku" you can try the national meat dishes (yes, it's not just shish kebab and kebab), thick rich or light and refreshing soups, pkhali and dolma.
And for dessert - baklava, sherbet and rose petals jam.

After a busy day, when the body is tired, it is so nice to relax in the spa.
The Flower of Life Spa is deservedly popular with locals and tourists. Blue clay wrap or chocolate wrap, coffee or salt peeling, herbal bag massage or anti-stress massage - the choice is yours.
For a full list of services and contacts for making an appointment, visit website. And be sure to sign up in advance!

• Please note that the spa is open until 20:00.

Let's go to the hotel. After a busy day and a relaxing spa, you are sure to sleep very soundly and sweetly.