Sightseeing in Stavropol - what to see. Complete travel guide

The city is often called the “Gate of the Caucasus”, which explains its strategic importance. Stavropol has long been the important industrial center of the region. It attracts a lot of tourists with its beautiful nature and rich heritage that has been preserved by the natives. In total, there are over two hundred historical monuments attracting inquisitive travelers in the territory of the city and its surroundings.
Fans of excursions will be really impressed by a huge choice of architectural monuments. Those travelers who arrive at the railway station of Stavropol can consider the building of the station as the first object of their sightseeing program. The luxurious building with a white and blue facade, drown in green plantings, looks very spectacular. The actively developing city does not forget about its cultural traditions. Like many years ago, all the national holidays go hand in hand with the performances of Cossack ensembles. Stavropol offers its guests different kinds of recreation from extreme hiking along picturesque mountain areas and health tourism to funny family leisure.

The unusual culture center is the P. M. Grechishkin Art Gallery. It occupies the building of the old mosque. In 1987, the exhibition of famous artist P. M. Grechishkin’ works were held in Stavropol, after which he presented 160 canvasses to the city. They became the core of the gallery collection. Now, it includes over 500 paintings.

The natives and city guests’ favorite place for walks is the Central Park that started to be formed in the 19th century. At one time, there was the luxurious mansion that belonged to General A. A. Velyaminov. The adjacent area of the mansion was the vast garden with artificial ponds, gazebos, and small stages, on which concerts often took place. The historical monument has not survived to this day but the garden has been preserved and developed. Today, there are well-equipped beautiful recreation areas, playgrounds, and children’s rides.

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