Photogallery of Sochi, Russia

At the popular resort, the sightseeing tour will really impress you. The Sochi Arboretum where you can see rare and very beautiful plants is very popular with tourists. There are rare oaks, Australian eucalyptus, rare agaves, and exotic plants. When looking over the arboretum, you can admire birds dwelling here. There are also several excellent viewing platforms that have a wonderful view of the city. Ahun Mount is a special nature and historic object. It is about 660 m high. The mount is quite “flat”, so ascent of which will require no special skills. There are a lot of hiking routes in the submontane area. When walking here, tourists can admire relic trees and beautiful caves. On top of the mountain, there is a small park where you can see the old tower and visit several viewing platforms. In Sochi, there is one of the oldest temples, the Cathedral of Archangel Michael, on the Black Sea Coast. It was built in the second half of the 19th century after the Caucasus War. Since its construction, the cathedral has remained almost unchangeable. Now, it is located on the territory of the beautiful park and surrounded by nearby constructions, with which it forms the incomparable architectural complex. In the cathedral, you can see beautiful decorative elements and old icons. You should certainly visit the Sochi Art Museum. It occupies the magnificent building with columns and was built in the 30s of the last century. The first museum was opened here in 1972. … Read further