What to see in Sochi?

Sochi is one of the most popular resort towns on the Black Sea coast, along with Tuapse , Anapa, Gelendzhik and Adler. And in connection with the upcoming Winter Olympics in 2014 the interest of tourists to this city increases every year. However, there are many memorable places, which are worth a visit and in addition to the Olympics.

What to see in Sochi?

Sochi: Mountain Battery

The mountain is located between the river Sochi and Vereshchaginka. During the Great Patriotic War there was an artillery battery designed to protect the Russian fortress. In honor of this anti-aircraft battery, the mountain was named.

On the mountain built a tower of observation, which is open to visitors every day.

Sochi: 33 waterfalls

In Lazarevsky district there is a recreational tourist object. It is located in the valley of the river Shahe. Previously, it was known as the Dzhegosz tract. However, in 1993, the Meridian travel company, which organized excursions to waterfalls, called this excursion route "33 waterfalls". Later, this name followed.

The height of the highest waterfall reaches 12 meters.

In total, there are thirty-three waterfalls, thirteen rapids and seven gushers. To get around all the waterfalls, one day may not be enough.

There is also a cozy cafe where guests will be offered national dishes of Adyghe cuisine and homemade wine.

Mount Akhun in Sochi

The mountain is located in the seaside part of the city. Its height is 663 meters above sea level. At the top of the mountain there is an observation tower with a height of almost thirty meters. From here you can enjoy a splendid panoramic view of Sochi, Adler, the sea coast and the majestic mountains of the Caucasian ridge.

Tiso-boxwood grove in Sochi

From the south-eastern side of Mount Ahun you can see the famous grove, in which the twilight reigns, grow lianas and centuries-old trees, on the branches of which red fruits are visible, which are poisonous. In total, more than 400 plant species grow here: among them - berry yew, which is more than a thousand years old, and the colchic boxwood (its age is about 500 years). The area of ​​the grove itself reaches 300 hectares.

On the territory of the protected zone there is a museum of flora and fauna.

The Bald Mountain in Sochi

Bald mountain is located on the bank of the river Vereshchaginka. It got its name due to the fact that earlier here the wood was cut down in order to build the famous Vereshchagin dachas.

Vorontsovskie caves in Sochi

The caves received their name in honor of the tsar's governor in the Caucasus in the early 20th century, Illarion Vorontsov-Dashkov. His hunting grounds were in the place of the caves.

Vorontsovskie caves are the largest underground labyrinth in the world, where altitude differences can reach 240 meters.

At any time of the year, the ambient temperature here is constant and keeps at a level of 9-11 degrees.

Inside the cave itself, the air is very clean due to the fact that the stalactites located here ionize the air under the influence of radioactive isotopes, which come here together with groundwater.

Going to the city of Sochi, in addition to the above-mentioned places, you can also visit its following attractions:

The resort city of Sochi is not only noteworthy for its gentle sun and warm sea, but also for various architectural monuments, as well as for nature reserves, which attract tourists from all over the world.