23 attractions of Stavropol that are worth visiting

Stavropol was founded in 1777 on the orders of Catherine II. The settlement, originally conceived as a fortress, grew rapidly and by the middle of the 19th century became a major economic center. Merchants and Cossacks preferred to settle here.

Even during the construction of the fortress, a cross was discovered, it is unknown how it ended up in a place that previously belonged to the Turks. The village was named “Stavropol”, which translated from Greek means “city of the cross”.

In a modern city, the streets are constantly being improved. The regional center wins landscaping competitions almost every year.

All the most important and interesting things around Stavropol in a review of the sights of the Stavropol Territory.

For ease of route planning, we have marked all the mentioned attractions on the city map:

Sights in the vicinity of Stavropol

Salt Lake

Fans of tourism with health benefits are recommended to visit Salt Lake. It is located 10 km from the village of Severnoye. Swimming in the lake has a calming effect on the nervous system and treats diseases of the joints, spine, polyarthritis, etc. Also, thanks to the reddish crustacean, medicinal mud is formed in the lake, which is used in cosmetic procedures.

Address: Alexandrovsky municipal district, 10 km from the village. Northern; GPS: 45.26808, 42.84329

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Grechishkin Art Gallery

The picture gallery of Grechishkin's landscapes belongs to the collection of the above-mentioned Stavropol Museum of Local Lore. It contains works by the Honored Artist of Russia, a native of Stavropol, Pavel Moiseevich Grechishkin. In most works, the dominant motif is the nature of the North Caucasus, Altai Territory, Buryatia, African and Asian countries. There are more than five hundred paintings in total.

Address: Stavropol, st. Morozova, 12

Cost: for preschoolers and schoolchildren - free, for students, pensioners - 70 rubles, for other visitors - 150 rubles.

Opening hours: daily from 10-00 to 18-00, Monday, Tuesday – days off

Art Museum

The museum is located in three buildings of ancient merchant mansions built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It contains about 25 thousand original works, including paintings by Bryullov, Levitan, Vasnetsov and Aivazovsky.

This is the largest collection of cultural property in the North Caucasus. In addition to domestic paintings, paintings by foreign artists, Japanese prints, etc. are exhibited here.

Address: Stavropol, st. Dzerzhinsky, 115-119

Cost: 20-150 rub.

Opening hours: daily – from 11-00 to 19-00, Monday – closed

Museum of the History of the Cossacks

The Stavropol Museum of the History of the Cossacks was created in 2000 based on the collection of Ataman Esaulov. In the museum you can see unique examples of daggers, firearms, checkers, orders and medals, as well as other items of Cossack everyday life. The center of the museum is decorated with a large-scale diorama of the Stavropol village.

Address: Stavropol, st. Vokzalnaya, 24a

Cost: for preschoolers and schoolchildren - free, for students, pensioners - 50 rubles, for other visitors - 70 rubles.

Opening hours: daily from 10-00 to 18-00, Monday – closed, Tuesday – service for excursion groups only

Museum-Estate of V.I. Smirnova

One of the significant historical monuments for Stavropol is the museum-estate of V. I. Smirnov. Its former owner was the famous Russian artist V.I. Smirnov. After moving from St. Petersburg to Stavropol, he bought a house here, worked and lived with his family.

Later, this house was bought by the city authorities from the creator’s heirs and converted into a museum. Now in the museum you can look at the artist’s personal belongings, photographs and paintings.

Address: Stavropol, st. Dzerzhinsky, 105

Cost: for preschoolers and schoolchildren - free, for students, pensioners - 70 rubles, for other visitors - 150 rubles.

Opening hours: daily from 11-00 to 18-00, Monday, Tuesday – days off

Drama theatre

The drama theater is considered the first in the Caucasus. It was opened in 1845. At one time, now famous actors such as Vladimir Menshov, Mikhail Kaplan, Nina Antyukhova and others played in the theater.

Today, a large number of honored and people's artists of Russia play in the theater. Today, performances take place regularly, almost every day.

Address: Stavropol, Lenin Square, 1A

Opening hours: check the poster

Museum of Local Lore

The museum is the oldest museum in the North Caucasus. It was founded on February 24, 1905. The museum has 3 main halls, which are dedicated to nature, archeology and ethnography of the Stavropol region.

It is especially noteworthy that in the nature hall there are 2 of the 5 skeletons of the southern elephant, as well as the skeleton of the rhinoceros Elasmotherium and the whale Cetotherium. All this will be of interest to both young naturalists and adults.

Address: Stavropol, st. Dzerzhinsky, 135

Cost: for preschoolers and schoolchildren – free; for students, pensioners – 70 rubles; for other visitors – 150 rubles.

Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday - from 10-00 to 18-00, Monday - closed, Tuesday - the museum accepts only excursion groups

Official website: https://www.stavmuseum.ru

Waterpark "Aquarius"

One of the favorite places of citizens and tourists is the Aquarius water park, located in Victory Park. It is open, so it works only in the warm season - from May to September. “Aquarius” is suitable for relaxation for both adults and children. There are water slides of varying difficulty, pools with cold and warm water and a two-level water trampoline.

The ticket price also includes a wood-fired Siberian bathhouse, a visit to the sports training center, use of sun loungers, locker rooms, showers and a storage room.

Address: Stavropol st. Shpakovskaya, 111, room 60

Opening hours: from 10-00 to 20-00

Cost: on weekdays for adults – 1000 rubles. (from 10-00 to 20-00), 800 rub. (from 15-00 to 20-00), for children – 800 rubles. (from 10-00 to 20-00), 700 rub. (from 15-00 to 20-00), for children under 1 year - free, on weekends for adults - 1200 rubles, for children - 1000 rubles, for children under 1 year - free.

Official website: https://parkaqua.ru

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Stavropol is also rich in Orthodox pearls. One of these pearls is one of the largest and most majestic cathedrals in the Caucasus - St. Andrew's Cathedral. It was built in 1897 and made in the Russian-Byzantine style. The cathedral houses many ancient icons, some of which were painted in the Russian Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos.

Address: Stavropol, st. Dzerzhinsky, 157

Opening hours: daily from 7-00 to 19-00

Source of Seraphim of Sarov

Admirers of the Orthodox faith can visit another spiritual place - the source of St. Seraphim of Sarov. Previously, it was called “eye”, as legend says that its water has healing properties and cures eye diseases. The water temperature in the source does not rise above +8-10 degrees.

The water in this source, in addition to eye diseases, cures other diseases, for which parishioners of the temple ask for healing in their prayers. Holy water heals wounds and helps to find peace of mind.

Address: Stavropol, st. Oktyabrskaya, 229, building 1

Cost: free

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Cold spring

The cold spring originates at an altitude of 620 meters above sea level. It is located on the territory of the beautiful Taman forest and combines a group of springs. It is worth remembering that climbing to the spring is not an easy task and you need to be prepared for physical exertion. In the forest there are gazebos and a bridge where you can take photos with beautiful views.

Address: Stavropol, st. Lenina, 397

Cost: free

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Regional zooexotarium

The Stavropol Regional Zoological Exotarium is both a wildlife museum and a petting zoo. It houses about 100 species of exotic animals, such as the South American anaconda, cobra, crocodile, Yemeni chameleon, pythons, turtles, peacocks, monkeys and even kangaroos.

Some animals can be touched, touched and even played with in the children's petting zoo, such as lambs, raccoons and a donkey. At the zooexotarium there is a permanent circle of young naturalists, where children are instilled with an interest in science and a love of nature.

Address: Stavropol, st. Komsomolskaya, 113

Cost: for adults – 250 rubles, for children – 200 rubles, for groups of at least 15 people – 180 rubles.

Opening hours: summer period – from 10-00 to 20-00, winter period – from 10-00 to 18-00

Circus

Stavropol has a rich circus history. It began with the first fairs - then, clowns and buffoons pitched their tents here, and heroes performed.

The Beskorovainy circus came to Stavropol, as well as the Italian group Enrico Truzzi, which included the legendary Russian hero Ivan Poddubny, and the circus groups of Gotsu and Rutstein. This gave impetus to the construction of the first circus in the North Caucasus.

Then the first circus building fell into disrepair and a new one was built with 1,746 seats, which still stands today. Over the years the circus has been operating, Igor Kio, Marina Mayatskaya, Valentin Filatov’s group, as well as famous groups from such countries and cities as Moldova, Germany, Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vilnius, etc. have performed there. Now the Stavropol Circus hosts not only circus artists within its walls , but also the stage.

Address: Stavropol, General A. Ermolov Square, 2

Cost: full ticket – from 800 to 1500 rubles. depending on the performance, children under 3 years old are free

Cash desk opening hours: from 10-00 to 19-00

Religious sites

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Address: st. Dzerzhinsky, 157 Phone: Website: https://stavropol-eparhia.ru/ Opening hours: 07.00-19.00 Mon-Sun

The stone building of the cathedral was built in 1897 according to the design of the architect G. Kuskov. The pre-revolutionary building was painted by Kosta Khetagurov. 10 years later the bell tower was erected.

In the 1930s, the belfry was partially destroyed and the temple was closed, transferring especially valuable Orthodox paraphernalia to the Museum of Atheism. The cathedral was returned to the believers by the Romanians, who entered the city as part of the German army.

Orthodox invaders in 1942 transported the decorations from the museum back to the temple. The bell tower was restored only in 1990. The cathedral has preserved:

ancient icons collected from different churches of Stavropol;
items for 19th century church services;
relics of Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov.

Temple and Source of St. Seraphim of Sarov

Address: st. Oktyabrskaya, 221 Phone: Website: https://st-serafim.cerkov.ru/ Opening hours: 08.00-19.00 Mon-Sun

The healing spring was discovered in 1848 during the foundation of the convent.

Then the key was called the eye key - according to legends, water gushing from underground even cured blindness.

During the Soviet era, the spring was forgotten; it was remembered in 1998. A swimming pool for ablutions was built next to the spring, a cross was installed and a small church was built. The spring and the new temple were named in honor of Seraphim of Sarov - local Orthodox believers say that the appearance of the saint at the spring was observed more than once.

People come to the temple and to the spring to ask for recovery. Those who are healed believe that the waters of the spring improve vision, heal wounds, and restore peace of mind.

Kazan Cathedral

Address: Cathedral Square, 1a Phone: Website: https://stavropol-sobor.cerkov.ru/ Opening hours: 07.30-20.30 Mon-Sun

The cathedral, built in 2008, is an exact reconstruction of the temple destroyed during the Second World War. The construction plan was approved by Emperor Nicholas I himself. The temple is the tallest building in Stavropol.

The Kazan Cathedral contains copies of the miraculous icons of the Mother of God and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, painted by Athonite monks. It is believed that prayer to holy images helps speed up the treatment of cancer.

Armenian Apostolic Church named after. Saint Mary Magdalene

Address: st. Voitika, 33 Telephone: Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 Mon-Sun

The Orthodox church was built in 1830. The church was closed in the 1930s, looted and finally destroyed by 1967.

The Armenian temple was rebuilt in 2009. The building is made in the Byzantine style, and there is a chapel nearby.

Sights of Stavropol in one day

Railway station building

The railway station building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Stavropol. It is a sky blue building with crenellated turrets, a glass arch at the entrance and white stucco with a railroad theme. The railway station building also became famous in cinema - it was filmed in the Soviet film “Men!”

Address: Stavropol, Vokzalnaya street, 17

"Khoper tent"

It was here, with the stroke of the pen of Catherine II, that the history of the city of Stavropol began. Initially, it was understood that a fortress would be built on this site to protect the Russian border from the south, the so-called “Caucasus Gate”. However, the fortress grew and became a large North Caucasian city.

Now the Khoper Tent is a monument to military history and a cultural heritage site of regional importance, which is protected by the state. It is stylized as a camping tent, inside of which there is a pedestal with the keys to the city.

Adding credibility to the memorial is a fragment of the wall of the defensive barracks of the Stavropol fortress, dating back to the 19th century.

Address: Stavropol, st. Suvorova, 3

Cost: free

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Alexandrovskaya Square

In the center of Stavropol there is Alexander Square, which also bears the name Angel Square.

It received its name in 1851, thanks to Mikhail Semenovich Vorontsov, who allowed the square to be renamed in honor of Alexander II, the great Russian emperor who once came to Stavropol. And she received her second name in honor of the monument to the Guardian Angel of Stavropol, which was erected for the 225th anniversary of the city.

In 2021, the “Starry Sky” art object was installed on Alexander Square - 720 garlands and 653 LED lamps, which were hung on ropes attached to wooden trusses. In the evenings, a colorful 15-minute show of thousands of “stars” is held there every hour.

Address: Stavropol, Alexandrovskaya Square

Victory Park

Victory Park is one of the favorite vacation spots for citizens and tourists. It is not surprising, because in 2002 the park took first place in the international competition in the “Amusement Park” category, and this is the first Russian park to receive the “Golden Pony” award. The area of the park is more than 200 hectares, on which picturesque forests stretch and cultural and sports facilities are built.

Victory Park has many hobby clubs, for example, chess, equestrian, and there is also a water park, a zoo and a gym complex. Every year, various outdoor events and festivals are held in the park.

Address: Stavropol, st. Shpakovskaya, 111

Cost: free entrance, attractions - from 50 rubles.

Opening hours: daily from 5-00 to 1-00 (attractions from 11-00 to 20-00)

Official website: https://www.stavparks.ru

German bridges

The German bridges were designed as a railway to the city of Tuapse. A total of 12 such bridges were built, but only one is located within Stavropol. It is located in the picturesque Mamayev Forest near the village of Demino. Its height is 18 meters and its length is 85. Not far from the German Bridge there is another bridge - Novokavkazsky.

Address: Stavropol, tract between Leninsky district and st. Southern bypass

Tiflis Gate

The Tiflis Gate, also called the Triumphal Arch, is one of the most famous and memorable monuments of the city. They are located at the beginning of Stavropol Boulevard.

The monument was erected on the 30th anniversary of the victory in the First Patriotic War and initially played the role of a city gate. In the 30s of the 20th century it was destroyed and restored only in 1998. To restore the Tiflis Gate, old drawings were carefully studied so that the new arch would be no different from the one that stood on this site a century and a half ago.

Address: Stavropol, ave. Karla Marksa, 13

Central Park

Central Park is located in the city center near other iconic landmarks of the city. The park is more than 150 years old and there is a legend among local residents that Russian poets and writers walked along its alleys: A. S. Pushkin, M. Yu. Lermontov, A. S. Griboyedov.

Its highlight is the chestnuts, namely that they were planted using a special method - two or three trees were planted in one hole and over time they grew together in bizarre shapes. Clean ponds and flower arrangements made in historical and cosmic themes will also help you get aesthetic pleasure.

Address: Stavropol, October Revolution Ave., 22

Cost: free admission, attractions – 50-250 rubles.

Opening hours: around the clock (attractions until 22-00)

Beautiful places in Stavropol that are worth visiting

Tourists and guests of Stavropol can visit the theater and watch an interesting performance or admire paintings by local artists at an art exhibition.

Light and music fountain

The attraction was opened in 2021. The bowl is 37 m in diameter, the jets rise to a height of 30 m. The dance of water is complemented by music and a light show.

Address: Vladimirskaya Square.

Opening hours: 10.00-22.00 - normal hours, and after 10 pm on weekends the performance begins.

Get there by trolleybus 15.

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Cold springs

Famous places are located in the Taman Forest, one of the springs is near Osetinskaya Street. Tourists go down the stone steps. The spring consists of 4 pools of dark-colored water. There is a beautiful suspension bridge where people like to take pictures. The small spring is a little further. Children swim there, as the water reaches their waists. A place worth visiting.

Address: city center, Tamansky forest.

Get there by buses 10, 2, 32a, 32.

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Fortress Mountain

The mountain is recognized as a historical reserve. It contains not only monuments, but also a number of fountains, a cascading staircase that leads to the Cathedral. It's a must visit.

Address: city center, Leninsky district.

Get there by buses 10, 4.

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Tract "Taman Forest Dacha"

In the center of the city there is a landscaped forest. The Tashla River flows through the entire territory. There are 5 springs with clean water, forming small waterfalls and pools that are suitable for swimming. There are many walking and cycling routes for guests and residents. Interesting places for tourists.

Address: city center, Leninsky district.

Open – daily.

Get there by buses 10, 31, 9, 1.

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German Bridge

Railway bridges were built between the southern cities on the coast and Stavropol. When the Civil War raged, some of them were destroyed. One bridge has survived in Stavropol. It is called German because it was built by the Germans. It was built from shell rock, the height is 18 meters, and it offers beautiful views of the forest.

Location: Mamaysky forest.

They get there by bus 122, 10 from the bus station, walk for 35 minutes.

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Tiflis Gate

Built on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Victory in the Patriotic War. The townspeople used them as a gateway to the city. There used to be a high stone wall on both sides. In 1930 the gate was destroyed. Oleksyuk took over the restoration. Travertine was used for construction.

Location: Karl Marx Avenue.

Get there by minibus 26, trolleybus 22 from the railway station.

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