The place of the duel of Lermontov
PyatigorskOn the site of the duel (indicative place) of Mikhail Lermontov and Nikolay Martynov on the north-western slope of Mashuk stands a monument - it reminds you of how you can easily lose your life. And it does not matter whether you are a genius or an ordinary person.
Failure
Mount Mashuk, PyatigorskPopularity Pyatigorsk failure was added to the novel by Ilf and Petrov "Twelve Chairs". It was here that Ostap Bender sold admission tickets, and the proceeds allegedly went to strengthen the failure - so that he did not fail too.
Hot mountain and Mashuk
The business card of Pyatigorsk is the sculpture of an eagle, which stands on the ledge of the Hot Mountain. This composition was placed here in honor of the centenary of the city. Sculpture depicts the struggle of a bird with a snake. Today it is the official symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Grotto of Diana and Lermontov
In Pyatigorsk there are two interesting grottoes: Diana and Lermontov. The first is an artificial cave on the slope of Mount Hot. It was invented by the brothers Bernardazzi. One of them - Joseph - participated in the expedition to Elbrus with the commander of the Caucasian line, General Emanuel.
Camel, Bald, Razavalka, Yutsa, Golden Mound - the so-called mountains surrounded by this city. Pyatigorsk became the oldest mud and balneological resort in Russia. He was brought to all sorts of lists of cities, which must be protected as a cultural heritage day and night. And it's not just the healing power of famous sources.
The city was very popular both in Russia and abroad thanks to the poet Mikhail Lermontov. Fans of his talent come to Pyatigorsk every year. There are special, Lermontov places that are connected with the life, creativity and death of the poet.
They say that the best way to travel around the city is by tram. First, so you can save. And secondly, the transport itself is noteworthy - the Pyatigorsk tram was the first in modern Russia. He appeared here before Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition, it is one of the few narrow gauge trams in the world. On it, like a hundred years ago, you can get to the country cottage near the Fence or to the Flower Garden.
As for the sights, in the city there are as usual many tourists different monuments and museums, and unusual buildings and territories. For example, the latter includes the Pyatigorsk necropolis - a cemetery located at the foot of Mount Mashuk. It is called an open-air museum. There are many historical monuments - the graves of soldiers, statesmen, writers, scientists. In addition, in the necropolis was the place of the original burial of Lermontov.