The top of Akhun Mountain boasts a splendid view of the city, the sea, and Sochi National Park. People say that on a clear day you might even see Turkey. The slopes of the mountains contain 30 caves as well as the ancient Khosta Yew and Boxwood Grove. Akhun's watchtower is an architectural landmark, which dates back to 1936 and was built using the medieval style.
Housed in a former school building with neoclassical architecture, the Muzei Istorii Goroda-Kurorta Sochi is a culturally important institution with thousands of items on display. Among the exhibits are documents and important artifacts related to the city's history, including photographs and archeological objects. You will learn about the ancient history of the area, the foundation of Sochi in the 19th century, the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars, and Sochi's past as the resort capital of the Soviet Union. The museum organizes excursions for schoolchildren, dedicated to topics such as "Astronauts in Sochi," "The Black Sea and Its Inhabitants," "Nature of the Western Caucasus," and "The Archaeological Sites of the Sochi region."
Sochi National Park is 193,737 hectares (478,735 acres) of natural and cultural wonders. There are mountains, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, gorges, and caves. Among the park's main attractions are Akhun Mountain, the Zmeyka Cascade, the Vorontsovskiye Caves and the Khosta Yew and Boxwood Grove. Cultural attractions include the ruins of a Byzantine temple, a Bronze Age dolmen, and the watchtower on top of the Akhun. The national park is home to various kinds of rare flora and fauna, including several leopards that live in open-air cages.
If you are really into Russian literature, the Ostrovsky museum is a must-visit. Part of this museum is dedicated to the life of Nikolai Ostrovky, a famed socialist realist writer who wrote one of the quintessential literary works of the Soviet period, the novel "How the Steel was Tempered." The street the museum is on is named after the novel's protagonist, Pavel Korchagin. Another part of the museum tells the story of Sochi's literary life. In addition to all that, the museum organizes fine art exhibitions. Please visit the museum's website for the opening hours.
Stalin's Villa is an elegant green residential building of Joseph Stalin - a Soviet Union leader from mid 1920-1953. The city of Sochi was developed into a resort town under his leadership. The building proudly stands atop the mountains between the Agura Canyon and Matsestinskaya Valley. Visitors can explore the house and learn more about Stalin's life. Stalin's billiard room and cinema room are converted into a small museum.
Located in the picturesque Sochi National Park in the Akhshtyr Gorge, Skypark is Russia’s first high-altitude adventure park. Skypark offers spectacular views of the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea coast and is known for some of the most thrilling activities in the country. Visitors can indulge in a stunning walk along the longest suspension pedestrian bridge in Russia, ride on a high-speed Zipline, and fly on one of the highest swings perched up at 170 meters (558 feet). While all these activities are highly appreciated and enjoyed by the thrill-seekers, the most popular activity is bungee jumping from the highest platform in Russia at an altitude of 207 meters (679 feet). Once the daredevil in you is exhausted, grab a bite at the restaurant to satisfy your hunger pangs.
The top of Akhun Mountain boasts a splendid view of the city, the sea, and Sochi National Park. People say that on a clear day you might even see Turkey. The slopes of the mountains contain 30 caves as well as the ancient Khosta Yew and Boxwood Grove. Akhun's watchtower is an architectural landmark, which dates back to 1936 and was built using the medieval style.
Housed in a former school building with neoclassical architecture, the Muzei Istorii Goroda-Kurorta Sochi is a culturally important institution with thousands of items on display. Among the exhibits are documents and important artifacts related to the city's history, including photographs and archeological objects. You will learn about the ancient history of the area, the foundation of Sochi in the 19th century, the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars, and Sochi's past as the resort capital of the Soviet Union. The museum organizes excursions for schoolchildren, dedicated to topics such as "Astronauts in Sochi," "The Black Sea and Its Inhabitants," "Nature of the Western Caucasus," and "The Archaeological Sites of the Sochi region."
Sochi National Park is 193,737 hectares (478,735 acres) of natural and cultural wonders. There are mountains, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, gorges, and caves. Among the park's main attractions are Akhun Mountain, the Zmeyka Cascade, the Vorontsovskiye Caves and the Khosta Yew and Boxwood Grove. Cultural attractions include the ruins of a Byzantine temple, a Bronze Age dolmen, and the watchtower on top of the Akhun. The national park is home to various kinds of rare flora and fauna, including several leopards that live in open-air cages.
Stalin's Villa is an elegant green residential building of Joseph Stalin - a Soviet Union leader from mid 1920-1953. The city of Sochi was developed into a resort town under his leadership. The building proudly stands atop the mountains between the Agura Canyon and Matsestinskaya Valley. Visitors can explore the house and learn more about Stalin's life. Stalin's billiard room and cinema room are converted into a small museum.
If you are really into Russian literature, the Ostrovsky museum is a must-visit. Part of this museum is dedicated to the life of Nikolai Ostrovky, a famed socialist realist writer who wrote one of the quintessential literary works of the Soviet period, the novel "How the Steel was Tempered." The street the museum is on is named after the novel's protagonist, Pavel Korchagin. Another part of the museum tells the story of Sochi's literary life. In addition to all that, the museum organizes fine art exhibitions. Please visit the museum's website for the opening hours.
Located in the picturesque Sochi National Park in the Akhshtyr Gorge, Skypark is Russia’s first high-altitude adventure park. Skypark offers spectacular views of the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea coast and is known for some of the most thrilling activities in the country. Visitors can indulge in a stunning walk along the longest suspension pedestrian bridge in Russia, ride on a high-speed Zipline, and fly on one of the highest swings perched up at 170 meters (558 feet). While all these activities are highly appreciated and enjoyed by the thrill-seekers, the most popular activity is bungee jumping from the highest platform in Russia at an altitude of 207 meters (679 feet). Once the daredevil in you is exhausted, grab a bite at the restaurant to satisfy your hunger pangs.