The fountain at the center of the Horseshoe. Pyatigorsk in real-time

Pyatigorskis a truly amazing place, unlocking secrets which could take years. It is the oldest balneological and mud resort of the North Caucasus, but throughout Russia. He is listed in numerous lists of cultural heritage and protected areas. It is a city-Museum, with incredible recreational potential and numerous attractions. The city has more than 40 sources, as well as a lot of shops selling healing water with different mineral composition. However, the popularity of the city has brought not only its healing springs, cultural or natural monuments. This city is a part of life, work and tragic death of the great Russian poet, writer and painter Mikhail Lermontov. Every year in Pyatigorsk comes a large number of people wishing to visit the famous Lermontov places. Among the popular natural attractions, it should be noted the Park "Flower garden", which is a unique monument of landscape art. There are numerous potable pump room, the famous sculptures, the Grotto of Diana and the Lermontov gallery, and Yermolov baths, and buildings which belong to the architecture of the XIX century. An interesting place from the point of view of history and culture, as well as natural scenic area, the mountain is Hot, representing one of the five main peaks of Pyatigorsk. It towers over the Elizabethan flower garden. Here is the Academic gallery, which together Lermontov and Pushkin baths included in the list of monuments of Federal significance. Also, on the slopes of the mountains are magnificent architectural design – Aeolian Harp. A gazebo, with a colonnade and a dome, built in 1831 by architect Bernardazzi. Previously, there was located the eponymous musical design, emitting enchanting sounds when moving the wind. Between the Harp and Gallery is situated the grotto of Lermontov, ennobled by the same brothers Bernardazzi, and is named so because Mikhail was very fond of spending their free time. And, of course, the most famous natural treasure of Pyatigorsk is the grotto of the Failure, the unique composition of the underground lake. This place had once produced the popular film "12 chairs" and his main character in the bronze form is now near the entrance to the tunnel leading to the lake. You can walk around the city on foot or on your vehicle, but special charm to Your trip will make the trip on the tram line which was first launched inRussia.