After the World Cup crowd ends in Russia, it is time to explore the Russian tourist cities that you enjoy visiting especially during the summer. One of the most prominent of these cities is Sochi, which is considered as a large resort that enjoys many wonderful tourism ingredients, ranging from nature, history, culture, etc. … Get to know us with the most beautiful features of the Russian city of Sochi.
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Caucasus Mountains
Whether on a morning trip, overnight, or even an afternoon tour, there is much for nature lovers to discover in the Caucasus mountains from Sochi. Fisht Mountain offers wonderful views that continue to marvel at the Black Sea. There is also a nature reserve bearing the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve, which includes beautiful parks, quiet mountain lakes, waterfalls, and excellent plains for excursions …
Stalin’s Dacha country house
For history lovers, what do you think of visiting this house overlooking the sea, which was considered a haven for Soviet leader Stalin. The house overlooks the sea and was built in 1937. The house also includes a cinema and a billiard hall, and its floor is parquet so that it can hear the people who come close to it.
Sochi beaches
Many tourists and visitors assure that the main goal of visiting Sochi is to discover its wonderful beaches and they are quite right in that. There are many options there and choosing a beach depends on your own taste. The most popular beach in Sochi is the Riviera with its beautiful walkway and central beach, located in the center of Sochi. To enjoy the scenery of the ocean and mountains at the same time you can take a cruise to get a view of the Black Sea and Caucasus Mountains.
Botanical gardens
For nature lovers, you can visit the Sochi Botanical Gardens, which are considered a green oasis in the city center. The gardens include a unique tropical variety of plants and more than 1,800 species of plants from all over the world.
Mosaique Lenin
In the center of Sochi is an impressive 8-meter-high mosaic painting of Soviet leader Lenin. Mosaic was unveiled in 1980 on the 110th anniversary of the birth of Lenin, who led the Bolshevik revolution. Although the feelings of the Russians are mixed in the view of Lenin, these mosaics are popular with visitors from a technical point of view.
The observation center in Mount Akhun
On the dome of Mount Akhun in Sochi is a watchtower built in 1936 to enable its users to see the constellations in the North Caucasus during the Middle Ages. The mountain is about 700 meters above sea level and provides wonderful views of the city and the ocean, especially as it rises on its own in the surrounding area.
Sochi Central Market
Visiting the markets is a great idea to get to know the local lifestyle of the residents, as well as in Sochi, as visiting the central market is a unique opportunity. Know the local flavors, the market is full of fresh, locally made products along with herbs and spices. The central market is an opportunity to buy souvenirs and more …
From Sochi
From the beaches of Sochi
From Stalin’s house
Mosaique Lenin
From the Botanical Gardens of Sochi
Sochi Stadium
The waterfront in Sochi
The watchtower in Mount Akhun
Sochi
A beach in Sochi
Views of the Caucasus Mountains
