The lake near Maykop

Q: What are the historic sites of Maikop worth visiting for an architecture lover?

The 1907 District Court Building combines brick and modern. The house of officers in 1938 is a sample of Stalin’s empire with a colonnade. The mansion of the merchant Bondarev of the late XIX century demonstrates eclecticism with elements of the Moorish style.

Q: Where to go in Maikop with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The children's railway with miniature trains has been operating since 1947. In the park "City Garden" there are attractions of the 1950s in the retro style. The Adygei Republican Zoo contains rare Caucasian species of animals.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Maikop: the best photo zones?

The embankment of the White River with views of the Caucasus Range is especially picturesque at sunset. Monument “Friendship” 1968 with bronze figures of Adyg and Russian – a symbol of the city. Pushkin Square with cast-iron lanterns recreates the atmosphere of the XIX century.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Maikop?

The Oshad mound, excavated in 1897, according to legend, stores the gold of the Scythians. Mount Fisht, visible from the city, is considered in Adyghe legends the abode of the gods. In the park "Green Island" grows oak, under which, according to rumors, rested Lermontov.

Q: What little-known sights of Maikop are worth seeing?

The water tower of 1912 with a unique brickwork is a sample of industrial architecture. The house-museum of Adyghe writer Tembot Kerashev has preserved the interiors of the 1930s. In the vicinity preserved dolmens of the III millennium BC - the oldest buildings of the region.

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