14 best attractions in Mineralnye Vody that are worth visiting

Attractions in the vicinity of Mineralnye Vody

Mount Snake

Zmeyka is one of the most famous and largest natural monuments of the Stavropol Territory. Its height is 994 m, and its area is about 20 km² - according to this indicator, only Beshtau is larger. She greets everyone arriving at Mineralnye Vody airport and delights with her beauty and grandeur.

Zmeyka has several of its own monuments - these are two holy springs with mineral healing water, the prehistoric settlement “Zmeyskoye”, a monument in honor of the landing group “Revenge” and a monument dedicated to quarry workers. And in its vicinity there are meadows with a large number of herbs, which even include rare plants.

It is important to remember that the Snake for climbing is very difficult and it is better for an unprepared tourist to follow the well-trodden road that leads to the observation deck.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, near the international airport “Mineralnye Vody named after. M.Yu. Lermontov"

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Admission: free, paid excursions available

Terek breeding stud farm

The Tersky breeding stud farm is located in the village of Novotersky, 13 km from Mineralnye Vody. It was founded by Count Stroganov in 1889 to breed the first Arabian horses in Russia.

The stud farm is famous for its horses, among which there are many champions and vice-champions of Russia, as well as the world champion Nobby, who is of Terek origin.

The stud farm always welcomes tourists. Excursions, show exhibitions, competitions and competitions are regularly held here.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, village. Novotersky, st. Shkolnaya, 2

Opening hours: excursions Tuesday at 15-30, Wednesday at 15-00, Friday at 15-30

Admission: events are held with both free admission and paid admission from 200 RUR. rub.

Official website: https://terskarabian.com/ru

Where is the city located?

Mineralnye Vody was founded in 1848 in the south of the Stavropol Territory , the distance to the city of Stavropol is 165 km. Coordinates of Mineralnye Vody 44°12′03″ N. latitude, 43°06′45″ e. d.

The city occupies 50 square meters. km in the valley of the Kuma River. The densely forested Mount Snake, 994 m high, protects the city from the winds. The remnant mountain is part of the Main Caucasus Range, the peak of which, Elbrus, is located 110 km away.

Mineralnye Vody is located in an area with a slightly rugged steppe topography, smoothly turning into a foothill plain. To the south of Minvod, outlier mountains rise on the plain - Sheludivaya, Beshtau, Mashuk.

It is no coincidence that Minvody is called the gateway to the Caucasus: transport links to Caucasian resorts pass through this city. One of the largest airports in the south of the country is located here; it serves over 2.5 million guests annually.

Mineralnye Vody is connected by flights to many regions; regular flights are carried out to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Yekaterinburg, Kursk, Kazan, Chelyabinsk. International flights depart from Minvoda Airport to Tel Aviv, Baku, Dubai, Thessaloniki, Yerevan, Istanbul, and Tashkent.

Mikhail Lermontov Airport is located 4 km from the center; minibus No. 11 runs between the airport and the railway station. The minibus departs on its first trip at 6 a.m., on its last trip at 7:30 p.m., with a travel interval of 30 minutes. From the airport you can take a taxi to any area of the city; the fare will be 100-200 rubles. Near the airport there is the P-217 highway to the Caucasus and the A-157 highway to Kislovodsk.

The Mineralnye Vody railway station belongs to the North Caucasus Railway. Long-distance trains run through it year-round in all directions: to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Minsk, Orsk, Kirov, trains leave for Rostov-on-Don, Novorossiysk, Vladikavkaz and other cities.

The bus station is located on the street. Sovetskaya, 97. Flights around the region depart from here, long-distance transportation is carried out - to Moscow, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Evpatoria, Krasnodar, Nalchik, Saratov.

Where to go in Mineralnye Vody and what else to see

Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered one of the oldest in the region, despite the fact that its construction began only in 2010. This is explained by the fact that it was erected on the site of a previous temple, which had stood there since 1888. The temple, 32 meters high, is made of red and white brick and belongs to the Old Russian style.

It has a convenient location for tourists who come by train, as it is located near the railway station.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Shkolnaya, 2a

Opening hours: daily from 8-00 to 18-00

Free admission

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Thanks to the sacred relic - the icon of the Mother of God, St. Nicholas Church is considered one of the main shrines of Mineralnye Vody. “Quick to Hear Athonite” is annually a place of attraction for thousands of Orthodox believers from all over the country.

The external and internal decoration of the church is unusual to the eye - the structure looks very ascetic and without unnecessary frills.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Svobody, 94

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

Free admission

Eagle sculpture in front of the railway station building

Like many other resort towns, Mineralnye Vody also has a sculpture of an eagle. The statue is located in the square opposite the train station.

Legend has it that in this place a mountain eagle was bitten by a snake, but by luck fell into a spring of mineral water, which healed it. After which, the eagle soared into the sky and tore the snake to pieces.

Thus, the monument personifies the vitality of the mineral waters of the Caucasus, which are capable of defeating any disease.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Lenina, 42a

Aviation Museum

For aviation enthusiasts, the city has an interesting place – the Museum of Aviation Technology. It is located on the site of a former Civil Aviation plant, which was engaged in the repair of equipment.

Here you can find authentic models of famous airplanes and helicopters of the last century. Among the exhibits there are also historical documents and photographs related to the history of the local airport.

The museum is worth a visit for those interested in historical technology and aviation. All exhibits here are in good condition. The exhibition includes both restored equipment and historical photographs and original documents.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Knyshevskogo, 70a

Opening hours: daily, from 9-00 to 17-00

Monument to General Ermolov

Alexey Ermolov is a Russian commander, commander-in-chief in the Caucasus, hero of Borodin and participant in the wars with Napoleon.

There are several monuments to this figure in Russia, but the largest is located in Mineralnye Vody. Its height is 5.85 m. The monument is a bronze sculpture of the commander, which stands on a granite pedestal.

The monument is located not far from the station and it is possible to see it even if you have a little free time.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, pl. Hopes

Mineralovodsk Local Lore Museum

The best way to get acquainted with the history of the city is at the Mineralovodsk Local Lore Museum. It opened its doors to visitors in 1999.

Its collection includes over 20 thousand different exhibits. These include: local archaeological and paleontological finds, collections of numismatics, photographs and documents.

The most valuable exhibition is considered to be the collection of the Russian writer A.P. Bibik, who lived here for a long time.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Proletarskaya, 137

Opening hours: daily from 9-00 to 17-00, Sunday, Monday - days off

Park of Culture and Recreation

In the central part of the city there is a cultural and recreation park that has undergone recent reconstruction. This is one of the favorite places for a leisurely holiday for citizens and tourists. The park has green alleys, flower beds, a fountain, food outlets and several attractions.

For those who want to see the panorama of the city, there is a Ferris wheel. In the center of the park area there is the Eternal Flame monument and a mass grave.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, Karl Marx Ave., 57

Opening hours: 24 hours a day

Admission: free, attractions from 50 to 100 RUR. rub.

Museum of Naval and Military Glory

The youngest museum in the city was founded in 2013. Sailors and honorary citizens of the city took part in this. The museum's collection consists of more than a thousand exhibits. Which include: samples of military uniforms, models of ships, submarines, photographs and documents.

The museum is an institution with a military-patriotic profile and regularly conducts excursions for schoolchildren, students and anyone interested in history.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, pl. Pobeda, 1

Opening hours: by appointment

Entrance: please confirm by phone

Monument to Sergius of Radonezh

In one of the new microdistricts of the city there is a monument to one of the most revered saints in Russia, Sergius of Radonezh. It was installed in honor of the 700th anniversary of the abbot.

The spiritual unifier holds a scroll with the inscription: “We will be saved by love and unity.” The monument is surrounded by a park area where it is pleasant to relax and stroll.

Address: Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody, st. Novoselov

Where to go with children

You can see in Mineralnye Vody and take a walk with your children in different places. Such walks usually take 2-3 hours.

City Park

In the city center, the Central City Park occupies almost 3 hectares. On the main alley there is a monument “Eternal Flame”, next to it there is a mass grave of soldiers who died defending the city during the Great Patriotic War.

Shady alleys with comfortable benches and fountains attract those who want to relax against the backdrop of nature to the park. Little ones will be interested in 15 attractions and a Ferris wheel, which offers a panoramic view of the city. The cost of tickets for attractions does not exceed 100 rubles, entertainment is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children’s favorite cartoon characters are displayed in the photo zone.

The park has a café and a children's store offering a wide range of toys. The park is located at 57 Marksa Ave.

Trampoline park "Wake Up"

The region's first trampoline park “Wake Up” is located on the street. Sovetskaya, 28, in shopping and entertainment. The park is open from 10 am to 10 pm. Restless children will love jumping on colorful trampolines in a pile of bright soft cubes.

Children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge, for others the price is for 30 minutes. on weekdays it is 250 rubles, on weekends and holidays it is 350 rubles. Large families receive a discount.

Water park "City of the Sun"

In the village Inozemtsevo (22 km from Mineralnye Vody) a seasonal water park “City of the Sun” was opened in 2009, which immediately became a popular summer entertainment. From June to September the park is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission for adults is 1,000 rubles, for children under 12 years old 800 rubles.

It features 7 swimming pools and 13 attractions. The spiral slide "Toboggan" is considered the most extreme, because the descent begins at an altitude of 78 m. The effect of a sheer drop is created on the "Cannon" slide, and the two "Polish" slides, red and yellow, are the longest, you can ride 100 m on them.

There is a separate water zone for kids with 3 shallow pools and slides “Rainbow” and “Victoria”. Little guests will love the tipping bucket ride and water cannons.

The water park has a recreation area, cafes, restaurants, a bowling alley and a spa complex with Roman baths. Getting to the water park from Mineralnye Vody is not difficult: bus No. 133 leaves from the bus station, and a taxi fare will cost 300 rubles.

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Shopping

Mineralnye Vody (architectural and natural attractions, a wide selection of hotels, museums and temples have made the place popular among tourists) is a place not only for recreation lovers, but also for shopping lovers.

The shopping center is popular among both locals and visitors. It is a major shopping center in Mineralnye Vody. Located at the intersection of the main city street and the federal highway. “Vershina” is located in a place with developed infrastructure: educational institutions, transport stops, multi-storey residential buildings and banks are nearby.

The shopping center houses stores of famous brands of clothing, shoes and accessories. There is also a playground for children where you can use the services of animators.

The city also houses shops of various types:

Bags and shoes stores.
Jewelry boutiques.
Sportswear and equipment stores.
Cosmetic stores.
Children's stores.

In addition to large shops in Mineralnye Vody there are also small shops selling various souvenirs, teas, honey, medicinal mud or alcoholic drinks.

FAQ

Where can you go with children in Mineralnye Vody? Museum of Aviation Technology, Eagle Sculpture in front of the Railway Station, Mineralovodsk Museum of Local Lore, Culture and Leisure Park, Museum of Naval and Military Glory.

What natural attractions are there in Mineralnye Vody? Mount Snake, Park of Culture and Recreation.

The main attractions of Mineralnye Vody? Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zmeyka Mountain, Culture and Leisure Park, Mineralovodsk Local Lore Museum.

Beautiful and interesting places in the surrounding area

Mineralnye Vody has many attractions in the area; there is a lot to see in the ancient resort region. You can go on a trip on your own, you can purchase a bus excursion trip as part of a group, or invite a private guide with a car.

Essentuki

Near the railway station of one of the oldest towns in the region (founded in 1825) there is a resort park, on the alleys of which the famous drinking pump rooms No. 4 and 17 are located. On the territory of the medical park, ancient baths - the Lower Mineral and Nikolaevskie - welcome visitors. Those walking along the path can relax in the gazebos and look into the Ladies' Tears grotto.

Near the Resort Park there are such attractions as:

theater park;
singing fountain;
local history museum;
mechanotherapy building.

Near the park there is a sculpture “Zero Kilometer of Love”. A modern concert hall named after Chaliapin has been opened on Theater Square.

Pyatigorsk

Tourists will find even more attractions in the city of Pyatigorsk, known as the place of death of the poet M. Lermontov.

Ancient architecture, beautiful natural sites, museums - all this attracts guests to the region:

Name	Location	Cost of visit
Park "Flower Garden"	Etc. Kirov	For free
Diana's Grotto	In the Tsvetnik park	For free
Lermontov Gallery	In the Tsvetnik park	For free
Academic (Elizabeth) Gallery	St. Krasnoarmeyskaya, 1a	For free
Lake Proval and the sculpture of Ostap Bender	St. Gagarin	For free
Mount Mashuk	You can go up on foot or by funicular (Gagarin Blvd., 2).	The cost of the cable car is 210 rubles. one way.
Lermontov's house	St. Lermontova, 4	250 rub.
Place of Lermontov's duel	Near Kalinin Ave. in Mashuksky Park	For free
Museum of Local Lore	St. Bernardazzi Brothers, 2	100 rub.
Spassky Cathedral	St. Sobornaya, 1a	For free

On the street Ermolov there is a race track in Pyatigorsk; in the summer, races are held every weekend. 11 km from the city on the slope of Beshtau there is the Assumption of the Second Athos Monastery.

Kislovodsk

The largest number of KMS health resorts are concentrated in this city. A huge man-made park is the main attraction of the city. The park is the largest in Europe; the first plantings were made at the beginning of the 19th century; now the territory occupies almost 1000 hectares. There are paths 1-12 km long on the mountain slopes.

One of the decorations of the park is the Valley of Roses, where more than 80 rose varieties are planted on 2 hectares. Tourists are attracted by the Lermontov site, where a monument to the poet is erected and overlooks Elbrus. A cable car leads to the top of Maloye Sedlo mountain (the ride costs 200 rubles).

At the bottom of the Resort Park is the Resort Boulevard, where drinking galleries and narzan baths are concentrated.

Museums open in the city:

"Chaliapin's Dacha";
"Fortress";
estate of the artist Yaroshenko;
Museum of Nature.

Near Kislovodsk, tourists are attracted by such natural attractions as Honey Falls, the Castle of Treachery and Love, and Mount Ring.

Dombay

The journey from Minvod to the heart of the mountains - the Dombay ski resort in Karachay-Cherkessia - takes 3.5 hours. Dombay is located at the junction of three gorges at an altitude of 1630 m above sea level.

In winter, Dombay is a ski resort with 17 lifts. In summer, the place attracts fans of tourism; routes of varying difficulty are laid from the village along the Teberda Nature Reserve and the Caucasus Range, including those with access to the Black Sea.

Elbrus

One of the popular excursions from Mineralnye Vody is to the highest peak in Europe, Elbrus. By car the journey takes 2 hours.

On Elbrus, tourists can ride one of the 35 ski trails laid out on the slopes from December to March, or go mountain climbing. All year round, tourists are offered to take the cable car to a height of 3780 m - this is the last station of the Gara-Bashi cable car. From the top a panorama of the Caucasus Range opens.

The small but cozy town of Mineralnye Vody is able to offer tourists many educational and entertaining places. Although the recreational potential of the city is still poorly developed, Mineralnye Vody has something to see for both adults and children.

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Reviews from tourists

Konstantin, 35 years old, design engineer, St. Petersburg. Mineralnye Vody, unlike other KMS resorts, does not have its own underground springs. How deceptive a name can be! All sanatoriums with their treatment and health programs operate on imported water. But that doesn't make them any less useful.

Raisa, 40 years old, librarian, Voronezh region. Mineral waters have changed a lot recently. Many private estates have appeared where you can rent a room inexpensively. Moreover, it is 3-4 times cheaper than in hotels. There is nothing remarkable in the town, except excellent nature and sanatorium treatment, however, that’s what I come here for.

Mineralnye Vody is a pleasant town in all respects. There are not many attractions here, but they are all worth visiting. Holidays here are relatively inexpensive, and the main value of the city is its proximity to all the beauties of the Caucasus.

What to bring as a gift

Tourists usually associate mineral waters with therapeutic holidays. That is why for every visitor, not only the sights are important, but also the purchase of goods with healing properties.

First of all, you need to purchase bottles of mineral water from healing springs as a gift. There are no springs on the territory of Mineralnye Vody; they are located in nearby settlements. But, despite this, you can purchase bottles of Narzan and Essentuki mineral water at every kiosk.

It is worth noting that you should purchase and consume mineral water with caution. This is due to the fact that each water has a certain chemical composition, which may be contraindicated for certain diseases.

One of the popular souvenirs that tourists prefer to bring as a gift is Tambukan mud. They are actively used for cosmetic purposes and to treat skin diseases.

This mud is extracted from Lake Tambukan, which is located 30 km from Mineralnye Vody. Many tourists prefer to collect the dirt themselves. If you can’t go to the lake, you can buy mud at city kiosks or pharmacies.

Many vacationers buy popular Praskovey cognacs as a gift. Their production takes place at the plant of the same name, which is located 100 km from Mineralnye Vody. This drink is considered by many to be the calling card of the city.

A small town in the Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody is important in the infrastructure of the region. It is considered the main transport hub of the North Caucasus. Natural and architectural attractions attract thousands of tourists every year.

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