Adygea: sights created by nature itself

The Republic of Adygea is located in the northwestern part of the Caucasus Mountains, and it is surrounded by the territory of the Krasnodar Territory. In this region there are three rivers - Kuban, Belaya and Laba. The capital of the republic is the city of Maikop. In administrative terms, Adygea is divided into 7 districts and, in addition to the capital, has another city of republican significance - Adygeisk. More than 100 nationalities live on the territory of the republic, the main of them are Russians and Adygheans. Crystal clear rivers, picturesque Caucasus mountains, forests, plateaus, caves - what can not boast of Adygea. Attractions of the region attract not only Russian tourists, but also guests from other countries.

General information

This region has been inhabited since ancient times. The first mention of Adygea was noted back in the 5th century BC. E. At that time the Circassians lived on this territory, it was in honor of this people that they gave the name to the republic. In addition, the Great Silk Road passed through the region.

In 1922 Adygea was founded as an autonomous region. Since 1991, the Adygei Autonomous Region of the USSR has been transformed into a republic within the Russian Federation.

Adygea: what to see?

The Republic is visited annually by thousands of travelers. They come here to climb the mountain peaks, swim along the rivers, ride on snowboards and skis and just walk along the mountain trails. But let's talk about everything in order.

Mountains of Adygea

The Republic of Adygea is famous for its charming mountain peaks. In with. Khamyshki is Mount Monk. According to legend, a monk lived on its top for a long time, in his honor and decided to call this place. At the topmost eastern tier of this mountain is the entrance to the cave Jolas. During World War II, Jolas was hiding here.

The Trident is another miracle that Adygea is so proud of. Places of interest in the region are the merit of nature. And although in fact they are three peaks, the locals combined them into one.

Near Mount Athos St. Michael's Monastery is Mount Fisiabgo. From its top you can pardon the snow-white mountains of the Caucasian range and the monastery itself. Slopes are also famous for their underground passages and man-made caves.

Here is the highest point of the plateau of Lago Naki - Mount Fisht (2868 m). Its upper slope is covered by a large glacier. Conquer Fisht is possible only if you follow a specially developed tourist route.

It should be noted that this is far from all the mountains that are on the territory of the Republic of Adygea. Attractions are even difficult to calculate.

Rivers and waterfalls

Rufabgo waterfalls are one of the main treasures of the republic . They are located near the village of Kamennomostsky and represent 10 colorful waterfalls, each of which has its own name.

In this same village there is another amazing place - the Hajokh grove. Here the charming Belaya River flows through a deep and narrow canyon.

Look also stands on the river Meshoko with the same gorge. To get to this place with unique grottoes and waterfalls is not difficult, many roads of various complexity lead to it.

The real treasures of Adygea can be called the river Kishi with its numerous rapids, Lake Psenodah, Pshehsky Falls, the Fars River and Polkovnitskaya and many others. In short, in order not to miss anything, you will definitely need a map of Adygea's sights.

Caves

In the region there are more than 15 caves. The most famous of them are: Big and Small Azish caves, Skvoznaya, Ozernaya, Sheep, Saxophone, Flute, Monastery, Cave Soaring Bird, Dakhovskaya Cave, Fishta, Dukhan and others. Most of them are easily accessible.

City of apple trees

The city of Maykop (Adygea) is also of great interest to tourists. Its name from Adyghe translated as "the valley of apple trees". The capital of the republic is really buried in greenery and flowers. The real pride of Maykop is the city park, where swimming pools are built. The White River is quite cold even in the summer, so swimming in the warm pool and admiring the lush vegetation of the park is a pleasure. In the vicinity of the capital you can see ancient burial mounds, the most significant of them - Oshad. On the southern outskirts of the city, on the left bank of the Belaya River, is located the ancient Maykop fortress, or the tortoise, a large group of archaeologists are still working on its riddles.

Other attractions

To see with your own eyes you also need the reserved territories of Adygea. For example, the Caucasian Biosphere Nature Reserve, the Cossack Stone, the Bukreev Dendrological Park, the village of Novosvobodnaya, etc. There are many churches and monasteries in the republic, which are visited every day by Orthodox tourists.

Paleontological finds

Ancient buildings, excavations, monuments - all this can also represent Adygea. Attractions of antiquity and attract travelers. For example, the most visited place can be called the dolmen of Hajokh, it dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. E. A large number of dolmens are also concentrated on Bogatyrskaya Polyana and in the village of Ust-Sakhrai.

Huge territory of pristine nature, a variety of landscapes, reserved dense forests, amazing canyons, picturesque mountain rivers, alpine meadows - all this attracts many fans of outdoor activities. Quickly see where Adygea is on the map, and hurry to visit this amazingly beautiful region.