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It is difficult to count all attractions and great storage space, which has the capital of North Ossetia –Vladikavkaz. It was founded as a powerful fortification in 1784, and since then has maintained a rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Truth proud of the main city of North Ossetia, are its numerous temples, which there are more than fifty. Every religious object of Vladikavkaz has its own unique appearance and its unique history. The city's oldest Church is the Church of the Nativity of the blessed virgin Mary, preserved within its walls a unique Mozdok icon of the Mother of God. In the Church are buried prominent people associated with the history and development of the city – politicians, writers and scientists. On the promenade stands another religious building – the Apostolic Church Gregory the Illuminator, belonging to the Armenian community. Near the temple is the house where lived the famous Director Yevgeny Vakhtangov. Several years ago, the Church celebrated its 145th anniversary. There in the city and the temple, belonging to the Muslim world. This is a Sunni mosque, built on the charitable contributions of Azerbaijani oil tycoon. The magnificent building of the mosque, which has passed a difficult way in its history, now is a monument of architecture. Walk in Vladikavkaz is not limited to pilgrimages to local shrines. The city has many places for relaxing walks and cultural activities. So, one of the favorite and most visited parts of the city is Prospekt Mira which is located in the historical part of Vladikavkaz and is an architectural Museum under the open sky. After all, there remained a significant part of the old buildings, built in a variety of styles and lavishly decorated with stucco, decorative ironwork and other decorative elements. Another favorite place among residents and guests of the city Pedestrian Boulevard, which also still has its old city building. Among the parks of Vladikavkaz, the most attractive is the Park. Costa Khetagurov, where there is a large variety of wild birds and rare vegetation, there are several caves and attractions. It should also be noted modern Olympic Park, adorned with fountains, and fragrant aromas of coniferous trees. Having arrived to Vladikavkaz, you should immediately go to a performance at the Vakhtangov theatre or the academic theatre of V. thapsaeva, and to see exhibits of local history museums and local history, as well as literature and fine arts.