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Sochi is the most beautiful resort in Russia. This is probably the only city on the Black Sea coast where you can relax and work, enjoy the warm sea and snowy mountains at the same time.
Those who love interesting excursions and vibrant nightlife should relax in the central part of Sochi. Those who like to quietly lie on the beach can stay in other areas - Adler, Lazarevsky, Khosta - all of this is part of one large city.
There is one amazing place that is worth visiting, no matter where on the Black Sea coast you find yourself - this is the Olympic Park.
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Fisht Stadium
Fisht Stadium is a unique sports attraction in the Krasnodar region.
The height of the stadium reaches 69 meters, it is designed in the shape of a sea shell and a snowy mountain peak. Australian specialists worked on the project, and this work of art was erected by Russian and Turkish construction companies. This majestic building fits well into the surrounding mountainous landscape and vaguely resembles the shape of the Fisht mountain of the same name. In 2022, the Fisht stadium is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup; about 1 million people plan to visit it.
Sports attractions
Since the territory of the Olympic Park is huge, for transportation it is best to choose one of the vehicles: a bicycle, rollerblades, scooters, Segways or some other nice type of mini-transport. Otherwise, you will simply get tired and the walk will be unpleasant.
Fisht Stadium
The most grandiose structure of the Olympic Park. The opening and closing of the XXII Winter Olympic Games were held here, and you probably saw this stadium on TV. The design of the stadium was based on the shape of the structure, reminiscent of both a shell and a mountain top. Capacity 40,000 spectators. Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, additional work has been carried out to increase fan capacity. Currently the stadium can accommodate 45,000 people.
Fisht Stadium. Photo @russia.travel.official
Ice Palace "Bolshoi"
During the Winter Olympic Games, the Bolshoi Ice Palace was the main hockey stadium. It is designed for 12,000 spectators and is multifunctional. It can be transformed into a boxing ring or concert venue, to host trade fairs or circus performances. Today, the Bolshoi Ice Palace is also the home rink of the local hockey team Sochi.
In addition to these creations, here you will see:
- The Iceberg Ice Palace, where the Russian World Figure Skating Championships and hockey tournaments are currently held. Youth hockey teams play here for the prestigious Black Sea Cup.
- Shaiba Ice Arena, the second most important and largest sports facility after the Bolshoi Ice Palace
- Sochi Autodrom is the pride of the Olympic Park and the venue for Formula 1 racing.
And in order not to wander alone through all this beauty, you can come here on a tour.
Ice Palace "Bolshoi"
The second iconic object of the Olympic heritage is the Bolshoi Ice Palace.
This stadium was built in 2012 according to the project. This is the first structure of this level of complexity designed by Russian engineers and architects. The complex consists of underground and above-ground parts, with a total area of 100 square meters and can accommodate 12 thousand guests.
Ice Sports Palace "Iceberg"
The Iceberg Ice Palace was designed and erected in 2012 in the Olympic Park. “Iceberg” occupies an area of 68,000 m2, has an ice arena and accommodates 12 thousand seats and a training skating rink.
This sports palace has a unique microclimate maintained in the stands and arena. It can easily be repurposed for summer sports competitions.
"Adler Arena"
The indoor speed skating rink stands majestically on the flat terrain of the Caucasus Mountains.
The complex has an unusual design: it is an oval stadium, 400 meters long, with two competitive ice tracks. Tinted stained glass windows fit harmoniously into this project and emphasize its grandeur, because the height of the building reaches 25 meters.
If you get to the ice palaces at night, they will have beautiful lighting that will captivate any eye and you will be able to capture your happy faces against this beautiful background. They open before you in all their glory - the Fisht stadium, the Shayba ice arena, the Big Ice Palace, etc. You will be able to take a photo next to them as a keepsake and show everyone that you were here.
Singing Fonan
On the territory of the Olympic Park there is the most important, in my opinion, sports heritage - this is the “Olympic Fire Bowl”, and now the “Singing Fountain” in the Olympic Park.
The fountain was built for the opening and closing of the Olympic Games, and now every day it delights resort guests with its evening show.
The singing fountain in the Olympic Park is designed in the form of a Firebird sculpture, which has a fiery crest and huge wings. The bowl has a diameter of 75 meters. 264 gigantic fountains are equipped with cannons capable of shooting jets of water to a height of 70 meters, each individually illuminated. The fountain is controlled using a control panel that combines all the functions of the fountain into one.
If you are flying on a plane to Sochi and are sitting on the right, then the entire Olympic Park will appear before your eyes when you land.
Olimpic village
This object of architectural and design work also deserves special attention. A total of 47 residential complexes were built on the territory of the “village”. During the Olympic Games, athletes and members of their families lived here. In addition, media representatives, trainers, as well as people who were directly involved in organizing such a large-scale project were located in the village. Yes, at the moment the Olympic Village has been converted into a resort complex and bears the colorful name “Juicy”.
Sochi Park
We walked around, took photos, it’s time to go to the Sochi Park amusement park and ride for the rest of the day.
You will get unforgettable emotions. This is a mini-Disneyland in Russia. But I advise you to go there after you’ve visited the ice palaces, otherwise, after you’ve skated to your heart’s content and walked around the park, you won’t want to go anywhere.
For dinosaur lovers
Fans of prehistoric times should visit the dinosaur museum. Neither adults nor children will remain indifferent. When the lights are turned off, the hall plunges into darkness and, being in the very center of the jungle, visitors can experience almost primordial horror. In the barely lit thickets, the screams and growls of prehistoric giants are heard, and heads and tails move in a chaotic manner. The lizards may be robotic, but the emotions from what they see are real. All this pleasure costs 350 rubles .
How to get there
The easiest way to get to the Olympic Park, even from Tuapse itself, is Lastochka. This is a high-speed electric train that will quickly and comfortably take you to Sochi. For some trains this is the final station, others go further to the airport, and still others will go to the park, where we need it. If you live in Sochi or Adler itself, you can get there on a comfortable air-conditioned bus.
You can get to the park comfortably and educationally on the Matryoshka excursion bus, which runs every day from Sochi to the Olympic Park. You will not only enjoy a wonderful trip on such a branded bus, but also listen to a tour about the sights of Sochi.
You can also rent a car, a resort map and get to the park yourself; along the way we recommend stopping and taking memorable photos of Sochi’s sights.
What to see
You can spend the whole day in the Olympic Park, and later want to go here again. So, you left Swallow and walked into the park, what do you see? Somewhere in the distance there are some structures, but it is not yet clear what they are; multi-colored stripes go towards them. You can see the rides ahead on the left, and large stands next to you on the right. There are also bicycles for rent, electric cars with trailers ready to take you to the Olympic venues, and souvenir shops.
If you are not in a hurry, it is better to walk and enjoy every little detail. When you walk a little forward, you will understand that the large stands are made for Formula 1 , and the multi-colored stripes are tracks, there are 5 of them in total and each is painted to match the color of one of the Olympic rings. They are wide enough, so there is enough space for electric cars, bicycles, and numerous pedestrians. You will have to walk for quite a long time, and even under the scorching sun, so either choose a cloudy day, or wear a Panama hat, take care of your head.
Be sure to look around so you don't miss anything. Every little thing here has its own story, you can stop and read if you are interested.
After walking around Sochi Park and watching the show of singing fountains, you need to quickly hurry to Lastochka so as not to miss the last flight. Otherwise, you will have to look for a late bus or call a taxi. So the main advice is to follow the Swallows schedule, because this is the best way home.
If you have already visited this amazing place, leave a comment and share your impressions of what you saw.
What to see in Sochi Olympic Park: architecture, attractions, museums
First of all, the Sochi Olympic Park is famous for its sports facilities, access to which is only available during competitions. However, you can enjoy their external architectural appearance at any time, so we will briefly list the main objects:
- Fisht stadium;
- "Big" ice palace;
- speed skating stadium "Adler Arena";
- ice palace "Iceberg"
- ice palace with the telling name “Shaiba”;
- curling-.
Of great interest for family holidays are the various attractions and museums that are abundantly presented in the park.
Ice skating rink (Iceberg training arena)
Opening hours: floating, current monthly schedule is available in the group in contact or on the skating rink’s website Cost of tickets to the skating rink in Sochi (Olympic Park):
- Children under 10 years old: 200 rub.
- Children from 10 to 18 years old: 250 rub.
- Adults: 300 rub.
- Skate rental: 300 rub.
The price indicated is for 1 session lasting 1 hour 20 minutes.
The all-season skating rink of the Iceberg training arena holds regular public skating sessions, where everyone can skate on the perfectly smooth ice on which the best Russian figure skaters conduct their training. This is an excellent place to teach young children figure skating: in the indoor arena you will not encounter cold winds, and you can rent skates starting from size 27.
The main thing you need to know before visiting the skating rink in the Sochi Olympic Park is the opening hours. The schedule of sessions for the current month can always be found in the group in contact.
Contacts:
Location : Olympic Park, next to the Iceberg Ice Arena
Phone: (available from 10:00 to 22:00) Website: https://katoksochi.ru/ Contact group: https://vk.com/sochikatok
Trampoline
Opening hours: daily from 09:00 to 22:00 Ticket price:
- Children (up to 7 years old) On weekdays: morning - 250 rubles, evening - 350 rubles. On weekends and holidays: morning - 350 rubles, evening - 450 rubles.
- Adults and children over 7 years old: On weekdays: morning - 300 rubles, evening - 400 rubles. On weekends and holidays: morning - 400 rubles, evening - 500 rubles.
The price indicated is for 1 hour. Classes with an instructor (from 800 rubles), group classes (from 600 rubles) and subscriptions for multiple visits to the center are also available.
Trampoline is an opportunity to have fun and improve your physical fitness. Few people think that such an attraction is not only interesting entertainment, but also a good workout for the body.
At the Sochi trampoline center in the Olympic Park you will find:
- 10 trampolines;
- 2 foam pits;
- climbing wall
Individual and group training, a special fitness program are available, as well as the opportunity to order a children's party.
Contacts:
Location : Olympic Park, Adler Arena
Phone: +7 Website: https://zvezdnuy-sochi.ru/
Sochi Automuseum
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00 Ticket prices:
- Children under 7 years old - free
- Children from 7 to 12 years old and large families - 250 rubles.
- Adults and children over 12 years old - 500 rubles.
- Photo and video shooting - free of charge
The automobile museum of the Sochi Olympic Park displays many carefully restored Soviet cars from various eras, including quite rare exhibits. The Sochi Automuseum is an excellent place for a family holiday: children will be able to see in person the cars that have become part of our history, and adults will experience a pleasant nostalgic feeling when they see Soviet Muscovites and ZILs from their youthful memories.
Contacts:
Address
: Olympic Park, Mezhdunarodnaya Street, 12
Phones: +7 help desk +7 for inquiries regarding excursions Website: https://sochi-automuseum.ru/
Exhibition complex "Museums of Sochi"
The Sochi Museums exhibition complex consists of several small exhibitions.
Contacts:
Address : Olympic Park, st. International Phone: +7(988)241-01-80 Website: https://zvezdnuy-sochi.ru/
Electrical Museum of Nikola Tesla
- Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00. The first session starts at 11:00, the last at 19:00. Every hour there is another session.
- Cost of visiting: adults - 350 rubles, children - 300 rubles.
Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Museum
- Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Cost of visiting: adults - 300 rubles, children - 200 rubles.
Mechanical Museum of Leonardo da Vinci
- Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Cost of visiting: adults - 300 rubles, children - 250 rubles.
Robotic Dinosaur Exhibition
- Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Cost of visiting: adults - 300 rubles, children - 250 rubles.
