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The oldest part of Moscow dating back to the city's
foundation in 1147, and situated at the very heart of the city on
top of a hill, the Kremlin is a fortress surrounded by a thick red
wall interspersed with 20 towers. The complex consists of a number
of glittering, golden-domed churches and palaces, museums,
residences, offices, assembly halls and monuments. It was the royal
regime during the Tsarist rule and from 1918, the seat of the
Communist government. Cathedral Square is the religious centre of
Moscow and the historic heart of the Kremlin, and is home to
numerous churches. The attractive Annunciation Cathedral was set
aside for the private use of royalty and contains beautifully
painted murals and icons on the interior walls. The throne of Ivan
the Terrible can be found in the Cathedral of the Assumption, which
was used for the coronation of tsars; most of the leaders of the
Russian Orthodox Church were buried here and their tombs line the
walls of the spacious, richly coloured interior. The Belfry of Ivan
the Great is the tallest structure within the walls and a visible
city landmark. At its foot lies the world's biggest bell, broken in
a fall from its bell tower in 1701, and nearby is the world's
largest cannon, the Tsar Cannon. Also within the Kremlin is the
Armoury Palace, the richest and oldest museum housing a staggering
collection of treasures gathered over the years by the church and
Russian state, including jewel-studded coronation capes, thrones
encrusted with diamonds, royal coaches and sleighs and the renowned
jewelled Fabergé Easter eggs, each containing an exquisitely
detailed miniature object of precious metal inside. The Diamond
Fund Exhibition in the same building contains the 180-carat diamond
given to Catherine the Great by Count Orlov. see full details
The Kremlin
The oldest part of Moscow dating back to the city's
foundation in 1147, and situated at the very heart of the city on
top of a hill, the Kremlin is a fortress surrounded by a thick red
wall interspersed with 20 towers. The complex consists of a number
of glittering, golden-domed churches and palaces, museums,
residences, offices, assembly halls and monuments. It was the royal
regime during the Tsarist rule and from 1918, the seat of the
Communist government. Cathedral Square is the religious centre of
Moscow and the historic heart of the Kremlin, and is home to
numerous churches. The attractive Annunciation Cathedral was set
aside for the private use of royalty and contains beautifully
painted murals and icons on the interior walls. The throne of Ivan
the Terrible can be found in the Cathedral of the Assumption, which
was used for the coronation of tsars; most of the leaders of the
Russian Orthodox Church were buried here and their tombs line the
walls of the spacious, richly coloured interior. The Belfry of Ivan
the Great is the tallest structure within the walls and a visible
city landmark. At its foot lies the world's biggest bell, broken in
a fall from its bell tower in 1701, and nearby is the world's
largest cannon, the Tsar Cannon. Also within the Kremlin is the
Armoury Palace, the richest and oldest museum housing a staggering
collection of treasures gathered over the years by the church and
Russian state, including jewel-studded coronation capes, thrones
encrusted with diamonds, royal coaches and sleighs and the renowned
jewelled Fabergé Easter eggs, each containing an exquisitely
detailed miniature object of precious metal inside. The Diamond
Fund Exhibition in the same building contains the 180-carat diamond
given to Catherine the Great by Count Orlov. see full details
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Red Square is a dramatic open cobbled space in the
centre of Moscow, originally the city's market place that served as
a public gathering place to celebrate festivals, listen to
government announcements or to witness executions, especially
common during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. The Soviet state
turned it into a memorial cemetery, and constructed Lenin's
Mausoleum to one side - a crystal casket containing the preserved
body of the founder of the Soviet Union that is still open to
public viewing today. The communist government destroyed several
ancient buildings around Red Square, including the Resurrection
Gate and chapel, to make space for and to allow easy tank access to
the demonstrations and military parades that frequented the area.
The current Resurrection Gate and chapel are replicas that were
built in the 1990s. Its most impressive parade involved the
gathering of thousands of Russian soldiers ready to march to war
against the Nazis in 1941, the rumble of tanks a demonstration of
Soviet might during the Cold War. The word 'red' doesn't apply to
the colour of the brickwork, neither is it a reference to
communism. The meaning of the word 'krasny' originally meant
'beautiful' in Old Russian, referring to St Basil's Cathedral at
the southern end, but over the centuries the word changed to mean
'red' too, thus the square's present name. St Basil's Cathedral is
the city's most well known building and is crowned by the bulbous
multicoloured domes that have made it an instantly recognisable
landmark. see full details
Red Square
Red Square is a dramatic open cobbled space in the
centre of Moscow, originally the city's market place that served as
a public gathering place to celebrate festivals, listen to
government announcements or to witness executions, especially
common during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. The Soviet state
turned it into a memorial cemetery, and constructed Lenin's
Mausoleum to one side - a crystal casket containing the preserved
body of the founder of the Soviet Union that is still open to
public viewing today. The communist government destroyed several
ancient buildings around Red Square, including the Resurrection
Gate and chapel, to make space for and to allow easy tank access to
the demonstrations and military parades that frequented the area.
The current Resurrection Gate and chapel are replicas that were
built in the 1990s. Its most impressive parade involved the
gathering of thousands of Russian soldiers ready to march to war
against the Nazis in 1941, the rumble of tanks a demonstration of
Soviet might during the Cold War. The word 'red' doesn't apply to
the colour of the brickwork, neither is it a reference to
communism. The meaning of the word 'krasny' originally meant
'beautiful' in Old Russian, referring to St Basil's Cathedral at
the southern end, but over the centuries the word changed to mean
'red' too, thus the square's present name. St Basil's Cathedral is
the city's most well known building and is crowned by the bulbous
multicoloured domes that have made it an instantly recognisable
landmark. see full details
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St Basil's Cathedral with its multicoloured domes is
the most famous image of Russia, standing on the edge of Moscow's
Red Square, a striking design that was commissioned by Ivan the
Terrible to commemorate his victorious military campaign against
the Tartar Mongols at Kazan in 1552. Legend has it that Ivan was so
overwhelmed by its beauty that he had the architect blinded to
prevent him from creating anything to rival it. It comprises a
central chapel surrounded by eight red brick tower-like chapels,
each crowned with a different coloured and uniquely patterned
onion-shaped dome. The church escaped demolition many times during
the city's turbulent history and with the beginning of the Soviet
regime the cathedral was closed and later turned into a museum. The
interior is a dimly lit maze of corridors and delicately decorated
chapels, one of them housing a priceless 16th century screen
decorated with icons that shields the inner sanctuary. In
comparison to the exquisite exterior, the interior can seem
disappointing. see full details
St Basil's Cathedral
St Basil's Cathedral with its multicoloured domes is
the most famous image of Russia, standing on the edge of Moscow's
Red Square, a striking design that was commissioned by Ivan the
Terrible to commemorate his victorious military campaign against
the Tartar Mongols at Kazan in 1552. Legend has it that Ivan was so
overwhelmed by its beauty that he had the architect blinded to
prevent him from creating anything to rival it. It comprises a
central chapel surrounded by eight red brick tower-like chapels,
each crowned with a different coloured and uniquely patterned
onion-shaped dome. The church escaped demolition many times during
the city's turbulent history and with the beginning of the Soviet
regime the cathedral was closed and later turned into a museum. The
interior is a dimly lit maze of corridors and delicately decorated
chapels, one of them housing a priceless 16th century screen
decorated with icons that shields the inner sanctuary. In
comparison to the exquisite exterior, the interior can seem
disappointing. see full details
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Moscow's oldest theatre, the Bolshoi dates from 1824
and is Russia's most famous theatre, with its world-renowned opera
and ballet companies in residence. Completely rebuilt after a fire
in 1856, the grand building is a masterpiece of Russian
neoclassicism, including an eight-columned entrance porch topped by
a horse-drawn chariot of Apollo, patron of the arts. The glittering
five-tiered interior is richly adorned with red velvet furnishings,
gold decoration and chandeliers, and the size of the auditorium
makes it the largest theatre in the world. The Bolshoi Theatre has
hosted some of the world's most celebrated premieres and
performers, including Swan Lake, Spartacus and concerts by Richard
Wagner, and an evening performance at the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet
Theatre constitutes one of Moscow's best nights out. see full details
Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Moscow's oldest theatre, the Bolshoi dates from 1824
and is Russia's most famous theatre, with its world-renowned opera
and ballet companies in residence. Completely rebuilt after a fire
in 1856, the grand building is a masterpiece of Russian
neoclassicism, including an eight-columned entrance porch topped by
a horse-drawn chariot of Apollo, patron of the arts. The glittering
five-tiered interior is richly adorned with red velvet furnishings,
gold decoration and chandeliers, and the size of the auditorium
makes it the largest theatre in the world. The Bolshoi Theatre has
hosted some of the world's most celebrated premieres and
performers, including Swan Lake, Spartacus and concerts by Richard
Wagner, and an evening performance at the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet
Theatre constitutes one of Moscow's best nights out. see full details
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The Tretyakov Gallery houses some of the great
masterpieces of traditional Russian art from before the Revolution
and has the world's finest collection of Russian icons from the
11th to the 17th centuries. The gallery's collection of paintings,
graphics and sculptures covers Russian art from the 18th to the
20th century. The gallery was named after its founder, Pavel
Tretyakov, an art collector who donated about 2,000 works of art
from his private collection to the city of Moscow, forming the
basis of the collection to which state acquisitions were later
added. He also donated his own house, which became the original
site of the art gallery. Two separate buildings at different
locations house the works selected for display. see full details
Tretyakov Gallery
The Tretyakov Gallery houses some of the great
masterpieces of traditional Russian art from before the Revolution
and has the world's finest collection of Russian icons from the
11th to the 17th centuries. The gallery's collection of paintings,
graphics and sculptures covers Russian art from the 18th to the
20th century. The gallery was named after its founder, Pavel
Tretyakov, an art collector who donated about 2,000 works of art
from his private collection to the city of Moscow, forming the
basis of the collection to which state acquisitions were later
added. He also donated his own house, which became the original
site of the art gallery. Two separate buildings at different
locations house the works selected for display. see full details
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The magnificent green, white and gold Winter Palace is
superbly situated on the banks of the Neva River, a 656 ft-long
(200m) Russian Baroque building that is the biggest and most
lavishly decorated palace in the city. The palace was the official
residence of the tsars, and Catherine the Great later added the
Small and Large Hermitages onto the palace as a sanctuary for
herself and her private art collection. The Hermitage Museum
comprises a stately complex of buildings strung along the
embankment, with the Winter Palace at its heart. The Hermitage
Museum is one of the world's greatest art museums that has grown
from a small collection of paintings started by Catherine the Great
in 1764, to a massive display of over three million exhibits,
housed within the sumptuous splendour of one of the most luxurious
palaces worldwide. The three floors cover a full range of world art
from ancient times, to Russian works and 20th century Europe, and a
fabulous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
paintings, set against the rich interior of white marble
staircases, golden ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and elaborate
mosaics. Of the highlights, the lavish State Rooms, the Golden
Rooms, containing a spectacular collection of royal jewels, gold
and silver, and the modern European art section are the most
popular. see full details
The Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum
The magnificent green, white and gold Winter Palace is
superbly situated on the banks of the Neva River, a 656 ft-long
(200m) Russian Baroque building that is the biggest and most
lavishly decorated palace in the city. The palace was the official
residence of the tsars, and Catherine the Great later added the
Small and Large Hermitages onto the palace as a sanctuary for
herself and her private art collection. The Hermitage Museum
comprises a stately complex of buildings strung along the
embankment, with the Winter Palace at its heart. The Hermitage
Museum is one of the world's greatest art museums that has grown
from a small collection of paintings started by Catherine the Great
in 1764, to a massive display of over three million exhibits,
housed within the sumptuous splendour of one of the most luxurious
palaces worldwide. The three floors cover a full range of world art
from ancient times, to Russian works and 20th century Europe, and a
fabulous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
paintings, set against the rich interior of white marble
staircases, golden ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and elaborate
mosaics. Of the highlights, the lavish State Rooms, the Golden
Rooms, containing a spectacular collection of royal jewels, gold
and silver, and the modern European art section are the most
popular. see full details
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The main square of St Petersburg and one of the
world's most magnificent plazas, Palace Square contains the
picturesque Baroque buildings of the Winter Palace and Hermitage
Museum on one side and the Classical yellow and white former
General Staff buildings of the Russian army on the other. The focal
point of the square is the Alexander Column, a tall monolith of red
granite topped by the statue of an angel and a cross, dedicated to
Russian military victory in the Napoleonic wars. Palace Square has
been the site of numerous political protests, most notably the
demonstrations of Bloody Sunday in 1905 that started the first
Russian Revolution. Today the square, with its beautiful views of
the Admiralty's golden spire and the dome of St Isaac's Cathedral
from across the vast stone paving, is filled with markets, outdoor
cafes and the sound of horse-drawn carriages. see full details
Palace Square
The main square of St Petersburg and one of the
world's most magnificent plazas, Palace Square contains the
picturesque Baroque buildings of the Winter Palace and Hermitage
Museum on one side and the Classical yellow and white former
General Staff buildings of the Russian army on the other. The focal
point of the square is the Alexander Column, a tall monolith of red
granite topped by the statue of an angel and a cross, dedicated to
Russian military victory in the Napoleonic wars. Palace Square has
been the site of numerous political protests, most notably the
demonstrations of Bloody Sunday in 1905 that started the first
Russian Revolution. Today the square, with its beautiful views of
the Admiralty's golden spire and the dome of St Isaac's Cathedral
from across the vast stone paving, is filled with markets, outdoor
cafes and the sound of horse-drawn carriages. see full details
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Almost three miles (five km) long, Nevsky Prospekt is
one of the best-known streets in Russia and is the main
thoroughfare of St Petersburg, starting at the Admiralty whose
gilded spire is a famous city landmark, to the Moscow Railway
Station and then to the Alexandr Nevsky Monastery where some of the
country's most celebrated artistic figures are buried. It has been
the hub of the city for centuries, cutting through the most
historical part, and home to the most important sights in the city.
Intersected by rivers and canals, the most beautiful part of the
avenue surrounds the Griboedova Canal. Here the impressive
colonnade of the grand Kazan Cathedral catches the eye, curving
around a small grassy square, and opposite the view along the canal
towards the multi-coloured onion domes of the Church of Our Saviour
on the Spilled Blood (officially called the Resurrection of Christ
Church) is breathtaking. Modelled on St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow
and adorned with exquisite mosaic panels the church is one of St
Petersburg's most striking landmarks, built on the site of the
assassination of Emperor Alexander II in 1881. As well as many
churches the street boasts St Petersburg's finest shops and
restaurants, old manors and impressive buildings, and a beautiful
mixture of architectural styles from the different periods of its
history. see full details
Nevsky Prospekt
Almost three miles (five km) long, Nevsky Prospekt is
one of the best-known streets in Russia and is the main
thoroughfare of St Petersburg, starting at the Admiralty whose
gilded spire is a famous city landmark, to the Moscow Railway
Station and then to the Alexandr Nevsky Monastery where some of the
country's most celebrated artistic figures are buried. It has been
the hub of the city for centuries, cutting through the most
historical part, and home to the most important sights in the city.
Intersected by rivers and canals, the most beautiful part of the
avenue surrounds the Griboedova Canal. Here the impressive
colonnade of the grand Kazan Cathedral catches the eye, curving
around a small grassy square, and opposite the view along the canal
towards the multi-coloured onion domes of the Church of Our Saviour
on the Spilled Blood (officially called the Resurrection of Christ
Church) is breathtaking. Modelled on St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow
and adorned with exquisite mosaic panels the church is one of St
Petersburg's most striking landmarks, built on the site of the
assassination of Emperor Alexander II in 1881. As well as many
churches the street boasts St Petersburg's finest shops and
restaurants, old manors and impressive buildings, and a beautiful
mixture of architectural styles from the different periods of its
history. see full details
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The golden dome of St Isaac's Cathedral dominates the
skyline of St Petersburg, the colonnade around the cupola offering
superb panoramic views over the city. It was commissioned by Tsar
Alexander I to be a magnificent imperial cathedral, and the ensuing
masterpiece was of grandiose proportions that took over 40 years to
build and was decorated in the most extravagant manner. The Russian
Classic style exterior encloses a splendid interior adorned with
red granite columns, exquisite mosaics, painted ceilings,
sculptures, frescoes, and a beautiful stained glass window,
incorporating many different kinds of stone and marble work into
the massive structure. The cathedral can accommodate 14,000
worshippers, but today services are only held here on special
occasions. It is worth noting that no photgraphy or filming is
allowed in either the Cathedrak or the Colonnade. see full details
St Isaac's Cathedral
The golden dome of St Isaac's Cathedral dominates the
skyline of St Petersburg, the colonnade around the cupola offering
superb panoramic views over the city. It was commissioned by Tsar
Alexander I to be a magnificent imperial cathedral, and the ensuing
masterpiece was of grandiose proportions that took over 40 years to
build and was decorated in the most extravagant manner. The Russian
Classic style exterior encloses a splendid interior adorned with
red granite columns, exquisite mosaics, painted ceilings,
sculptures, frescoes, and a beautiful stained glass window,
incorporating many different kinds of stone and marble work into
the massive structure. The cathedral can accommodate 14,000
worshippers, but today services are only held here on special
occasions. It is worth noting that no photgraphy or filming is
allowed in either the Cathedrak or the Colonnade. see full details
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Situated on a small island on the Neva Delta across
the river from The Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress is the
oldest building in St Petersburg. Planned by Peter the Great as a
defence against possible attacks from the Swedes, the fortress
never served its original purpose as they were defeated before its
completion, and the six bastions at its corners were turned into
high security political prison cells. The notorious dungeons held
many famous people, including Alexei, the son of Peter the Great,
Trotsky and Gorky, and it is now a museum. Other buildings in the
fortress house the City History Museum and the Mint. The midday gun
is fired every day from the roof, echoing around the city from
across the water. Also enclosed within the imposing walls is the
Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, its distinctive golden
needle-like spire visible throughout the city. The first church in
the city to be built from stone, it has a richly decorated interior
containing the tombs of every Russian Emperor since Peter the
Great. see full details
Peter and Paul Fortress
Situated on a small island on the Neva Delta across
the river from The Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress is the
oldest building in St Petersburg. Planned by Peter the Great as a
defence against possible attacks from the Swedes, the fortress
never served its original purpose as they were defeated before its
completion, and the six bastions at its corners were turned into
high security political prison cells. The notorious dungeons held
many famous people, including Alexei, the son of Peter the Great,
Trotsky and Gorky, and it is now a museum. Other buildings in the
fortress house the City History Museum and the Mint. The midday gun
is fired every day from the roof, echoing around the city from
across the water. Also enclosed within the imposing walls is the
Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, its distinctive golden
needle-like spire visible throughout the city. The first church in
the city to be built from stone, it has a richly decorated interior
containing the tombs of every Russian Emperor since Peter the
Great. see full details
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Poklonnaya, literally meaning 'bow down', lies in the
west part of Moscow and was historically a spot for Western
visitors of the city to pay homage before entering the city. Today
it is a beacon to Russia's military strength, having withstood
invasions by both Napoleon and Hitler. Atop the hill is Victory
Park which provides a scenic walk and contains a memorial Mosque
and Synagogue for victims of the war and an open air museum
dedicated to the victory over Napoleon. see full details
Poklonnaya Hill
Poklonnaya, literally meaning 'bow down', lies in the
west part of Moscow and was historically a spot for Western
visitors of the city to pay homage before entering the city. Today
it is a beacon to Russia's military strength, having withstood
invasions by both Napoleon and Hitler. Atop the hill is Victory
Park which provides a scenic walk and contains a memorial Mosque
and Synagogue for victims of the war and an open air museum
dedicated to the victory over Napoleon. see full details
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After Napoleon retreated from Russia, Tsar Alexander I
declared that a cathedral be built in remembrance to the soldiers
who had died defending mother Russia. Decades later the cathedral
was demolished by Stalin (who found the monument abhorrent), only
to be built again on the same site between 1990 and 2000 as a
duplicate of the original cathedral. It is currently the largest
Orthodox Church in the world. The contemporary Russian artwork,
statues and memorials to the Russian Tsars, as well as a small
indoor museum are well worth a look. see full details
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
After Napoleon retreated from Russia, Tsar Alexander I
declared that a cathedral be built in remembrance to the soldiers
who had died defending mother Russia. Decades later the cathedral
was demolished by Stalin (who found the monument abhorrent), only
to be built again on the same site between 1990 and 2000 as a
duplicate of the original cathedral. It is currently the largest
Orthodox Church in the world. The contemporary Russian artwork,
statues and memorials to the Russian Tsars, as well as a small
indoor museum are well worth a look. see full details
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The battle of Borodino, is regarded as the bloodiest
of the Napoleonic wars, seeing over 70 000 casualties in a single
day, an event which saw Napoleon brand the Russians as being
'invincible'. The Borodino Panorama Museum was inaugurated in 1960
and serves as an exhibit of artefacts and displays from the
Napoleonic wars, from their beginnings to inevitable conclusion.
The panorama referred to in the name is, incidentally, not an
outdoor view but a 360º painting depicting a crucial moment in the
battle itself. see full details
Borodino Panorama Museum
The battle of Borodino, is regarded as the bloodiest
of the Napoleonic wars, seeing over 70 000 casualties in a single
day, an event which saw Napoleon brand the Russians as being
'invincible'. The Borodino Panorama Museum was inaugurated in 1960
and serves as an exhibit of artefacts and displays from the
Napoleonic wars, from their beginnings to inevitable conclusion.
The panorama referred to in the name is, incidentally, not an
outdoor view but a 360º painting depicting a crucial moment in the
battle itself. see full details
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Visitors to Moscow are strongly encouraged to take a
ride on the city's glorious underground rail system. The 'tarmac'
consists of marble floors, ornate pillars and the walls are adorned
with realist artworks. Moscow's metro boasts over two and half
billion passenger rides per year, making it the second most used
underground metro system in the world. see full details
Moscow Metro
Visitors to Moscow are strongly encouraged to take a
ride on the city's glorious underground rail system. The 'tarmac'
consists of marble floors, ornate pillars and the walls are adorned
with realist artworks. Moscow's metro boasts over two and half
billion passenger rides per year, making it the second most used
underground metro system in the world. see full details
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Also known as Agursky, the Agura waterfalls are one of
the most famous tourist attractions in Sochi. Located just outside
the city, these majestic waterfalls that cascade from a height of
98 feet (30 metres) are a popular stop off along this popular
hiking trail in the area along the Agura Ravine. The term 'Agura'
means river or stream in Ubykhian. At the Eagle's Rocks hikers can
enjoy the view of the crystal clear waterfalls crashing down to the
oval pool below and enjoy the panoramic views over the city and
Black Sea below. see full details
Agura Waterfalls
Also known as Agursky, the Agura waterfalls are one of
the most famous tourist attractions in Sochi. Located just outside
the city, these majestic waterfalls that cascade from a height of
98 feet (30 metres) are a popular stop off along this popular
hiking trail in the area along the Agura Ravine. The term 'Agura'
means river or stream in Ubykhian. At the Eagle's Rocks hikers can
enjoy the view of the crystal clear waterfalls crashing down to the
oval pool below and enjoy the panoramic views over the city and
Black Sea below. see full details
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The Dolphinarium (also known as the aquatheatre) is a
popular tourist attraction for families visiting Sochi. The
Dolphinarium's daily performances featuring aquatic life such as
dolphins, white whales, killer whales, sea lion and seals is a
favourite with both young and old. see full details
Dolphinarium
The Dolphinarium (also known as the aquatheatre) is a
popular tourist attraction for families visiting Sochi. The
Dolphinarium's daily performances featuring aquatic life such as
dolphins, white whales, killer whales, sea lion and seals is a
favourite with both young and old. see full details
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Built in 1936, the Sochi Art Museum is a work of art
to look at. The classical architecture lends the relatively small
museum a grand and ornate look. The museum's works tell stories of
Sochi's history, such as the picture 'Italy' by Isaac Izrailevich
Brodsky which is connected to the history of the health resorts.
The works are constantly changing to display the art of some of
Russia's greats as well as local artists. see full details
Sochi Art Museum
Built in 1936, the Sochi Art Museum is a work of art
to look at. The classical architecture lends the relatively small
museum a grand and ornate look. The museum's works tell stories of
Sochi's history, such as the picture 'Italy' by Isaac Izrailevich
Brodsky which is connected to the history of the health resorts.
The works are constantly changing to display the art of some of
Russia's greats as well as local artists. see full details
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Located 1,968 feet (600 meters) above sea level,
Krasnaya Polyana, meaning 'red meadow' is becoming increasingly
popular as a ski holiday destination. This is largely due to the
fact that it will be hosting a number of events at the 2014 Winter
Olympics. Skiers and snowboarders here can enjoy the magnificent
panoramic view of the West Caucasus. see full details
Krasnaya Polyana
Located 1,968 feet (600 meters) above sea level,
Krasnaya Polyana, meaning 'red meadow' is becoming increasingly
popular as a ski holiday destination. This is largely due to the
fact that it will be hosting a number of events at the 2014 Winter
Olympics. Skiers and snowboarders here can enjoy the magnificent
panoramic view of the West Caucasus. see full details
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Matsesta, meaning 'fire water', has harnessed the
powers of the hot sulphur springs that have become synonymous with
Sochi and become the city's most renowned health spa. The water
contains over 27 types of minerals and is used to treat people with
respiratory and cardiac problems. Featuring a number of bathing
rooms, massage tables and inhalation cubicles, Matsesta Spa is a
major tourist attraction. see full details
Matsesta Spa
Matsesta, meaning 'fire water', has harnessed the
powers of the hot sulphur springs that have become synonymous with
Sochi and become the city's most renowned health spa. The water
contains over 27 types of minerals and is used to treat people with
respiratory and cardiac problems. Featuring a number of bathing
rooms, massage tables and inhalation cubicles, Matsesta Spa is a
major tourist attraction. see full details
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