The Stavropol Territory is a unique subject of the Russian Federation that includes the best resort towns: Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Pyatigorsk, Zheleznovodsk. It'll take us three days to learn more about each of them. We'll visit the most interesting places in the cities, then you'll come back here more than once.
On the first day we will walk around Armavir's main square and then visit Stavropol and its botanical garden.
Since we have a long route ahead of us, it is worth stopping by and eating at the pizzeria "Sicily", where we can pick up any pizza to our liking and even take a box with us on the road.
Let's look in a small but cozy and quiet park for a little relaxation and a walk.
Armavir is a city in the Krasnodar region with over 200 historical monuments and attractions. Let's go to the central square, walk around and take pictures.
Passing by Stavropol, it is worth visiting the Botanical Garden named after VV. Skrypchynsky. Here we will see a variety of flora, rare and beautiful plants.
We'll stop by an East European restaurant for dinner. In addition to delicious and healthy dishes, a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff awaits us here.
The second day we will dedicate to getting acquainted with Ironwodskiy, Pyatigorskiy and Essentuki. We will walk around the cities, visit important places and immerse ourselves in the thermal spring.
So we came to Zheleznovodsk - one of the most famous spa towns in the Stavropol region. This place is famous for its healing waters with a unique set of minerals. We'll walk around the square and the park, get acquainted with the city.
M.Yu. Lermontov is a famous Russian writer and poet. He was closely associated with the cities of Caucasian mineral waters. It was in Zheleznovodsk that his last duel took place. An obelisk of a strict pyramidal shape with a poet's bust in its lower part was installed here. Let's visit this historical place.
We will visit the natural thermal spring of Pyatigorsk. Get ready for high water temperature :)
After the thermal spring you should eat well. We will go to a restaurant, which is a five-minute walk from the spring and have a delicious lunch.
Failure is a unique natural monument. It is a cave, at the bottom of which there is a karst lake, the water in which is incredibly pure blue. Let's look at these wonderful views, take pictures, and also we can go up to the observation deck and see the city from a height.
We will visit another place with incredible views of Pyatigorsk and its surroundings.
Welcome to Essentuki, a city known for its carbon-alkaline springs. Many sights and health rescues have been preserved here. Let's go to the spa park, take a walk and get some fresh air.
Dinner will be held in a popular Italian restaurant, which serves some of the most delicious dishes of the city.
The third day will be devoted to a trip to Kislovodsk. We will get to know the city from the inside, try Narzan right from the spring and visit informative and interesting museums.
Here we are in Kislovodsk - another popular resort town in the Stavropol region. We'll walk along the boulevard, get acquainted with local sights.
The Narza Gallery is one of the most popular attractions of the city. It is here that we can draw water from the Narzan spring in the well and taste this purest drink.
We will visit the museum of the famous Russian singer and artist F.I. Chaliapin. We will get acquainted with the history of his life, see the photo and plunge into the ancient life.
"Old Town" is a cozy establishment with good service and interesting menu. We'll have lunch and rest before returning to Krasnodar.
We will stop by the museum, which was opened in memory of the heroic defenders of the Caucasus during the Great Patriotic War. Here we will see an expressive and memorable monument and visit an interesting excursion.
Let's make a small stop and walk around Lenin Square in Maykop.