Sights of Stavropol worth visiting

Museum Russia - My History

The main purpose of the multimedia park is to tell visitors about the history of the country. As a The exhibition uses projectors and interactive panels, tablets and 3D technologies that museum guests can interact with. Such an unusual approach to the study of history attracts not only adults to the museum, but also schoolchildren, for whom the hike The historical park is becoming an interesting substitute for a regular school lesson. In the park regularly There are children's workshops and lessons, festivals, concerts, film screenings, lectures.

Fountain on Vladimirskaya Square

The fountain on Vladimirskaya Square is the largest light and music fountain in the city. The fountain was opened on City Day, September 2018. At the opening ceremony more than 50 thousand spectators were present. A new city landmark has been created the joint efforts of the two countries – Russia and Italy. The fountain was built within the framework of the federal the "Comfortable Urban Environment" project

The height of the fountain's water jets on Vladimirskaya Square is 30 meters (this is equal to the height of houses with 10 floors). The diameter of the water bowl is 38 meters.

The marble-granite fountain bowl is surrounded by sculptural compositions (each one is tall 3 meters), representing the 8 federal districts of the Russian Federation. Therefore, the design is often referred to as Fountain "Russia" in Stavropol. Special cameras are installed for easy viewing of the show. viewing platforms are places for taking photos. In addition to the main bowl of the classic shape, There are 4 dry fountains on the square.

Monument to the Red Guard Soldier

The monument to the Red Guard Soldier stands on the Fortress Hill and is the most a recognizable symbol of the city.

It was established in 1976 in honor of the liberation of the city from the White Guards. Stavropol passed into the hands of the White Guards to the Red Guards several times, but finally the last They seized power in 1920.

"Budenovets", which is the name by which the monument is popularly known, is the sculpture of a soldier with a rifle in his hands, the total height of the monument is seven and a half meters.

The monument is popular with young people, as it is designated at this place. friendly and romantic meetings. There are also frequent guided tours for schoolchildren and city guests. From the observation deck of the Fortress Hill, there is a beautiful view of the Northwestern district of the city.

Alexandrovskaya Square

Alexander Square, which is also called Angel Square, due to the fact that the monument "Guardian Angel of the City of the Cross" was erected on it for the 225th anniversary of the city, is located in the very center of the city, surrounded by numerous shops, cafes and administrative buildings.

It is named after Tsarevich Alexander, the future great Emperor Alexander II., who was here once.

There are beautiful flower beds on the square, there are benches for those who want to relax and enjoy the beauty of the place. On hot summer days, the pools located in the around the monument "Guardian Angel".

Alexandrovskaya Square has long been loved by young people, couples in love and just fans of hiking.

Arc de Triomphe

The Tiflis Gate is located on Karl Marx Avenue next to the Circus on the square General Ermolov. Their construction began in 1841 by merchant Tamamshev, who was later one of the first in Stavropol to be awarded the honorary title for his work. a citizen of the city.

According to the most common version, the arch was built in honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary. anniversaries of victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. According to historical reports, it was completed classic style, decorated with light plaster, and the central portal was crowned with a double-sided the icon of Christ the Savior. Among other things, the Tiflis Gate served as the eastern gate. the city gates, through which the carriages went towards Georgievsk, then to Vladikavkaz and Transcaucasia.

Unfortunately, in the 30s of the twentieth century, the arch, previously recognized as an ancient monument on the eve of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Stavropol, was destroyed. Thanks to the efforts and initiative of the local In 1998, the gate was restored to its former location. During their construction old drawings were used, so that the monument retained its original historical appearance.

The Tiflis Gate is one of the most memorable and vivid symbols of Stavropol, which It cannot go unnoticed.

Monument to Pushkin

The monument to Alexander Pushkin is located on Karl Marx Avenue on the south side of the Fortress mountains. It was established in 1987 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the death of the great poet. Alexander Sergeyevich visited Stavropol twice when he was on his way to the Caucasus.

The authors of the composition were sculptor E.M. Ladygin and architect Y.I. Tikhonov. Pushkin sits thoughtfully on a chair, as if composing his new creation.

This monument is an ornament of the central street of the city and the slope of the Fortress Mountain . A beautiful staircase leads to it, around which there is a small garden, benches and wrought-iron lanterns, and a fountain is installed opposite.

Key to the city

One of the main attractions of Stavropol is a tent with a key to the city, Also known as the Khopersk Tent, it is located in the historical center of the city, in the southeastern part of the Fortress Hill.

The military historical monument was erected to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of Stavropol in the immediate vicinity of the preserved fragment of the Fortress, erected in 1777. The Khopersky Cossack Regiment took part in the construction of the Stavropol fortress. Hence the second The name of the monument is the Khopersk tent.

The authors of the monument were architect M. Epstein and artist Yu. Warriors. The composition is a stylized soldier's tent mounted on a polygonal stylobate. in the form of three open books, inside of which there is a drum on a regimental pedestal. a symbolic key to the city. The plan is shown on the walls of the tent, made of reinforced concrete. Stavropol fortress, and memorial plaques with inscriptions: "The plan of the Stavropol fortress. 1811" and "The village of Stavropol. The year is 1877."