Arkhyz is one of those places in Russia, when visiting which the spirit excites the diversity of the experienced emotions. This amazing resort, populated in ancient times, is rich in both historical objects and natural beauty.
Coming to Arkhyz, tourists, often do not use the services of professional guides, preferring to study the area independently. It is possible for someone a quick look at the main sights, is sufficient. But in order to really expand your horizons to visit the most lost and from that beautiful corners of Arcise, to learn many useful information, it is worth going on a tour with a person who dedicated his lives to the study of this beautiful place. A huge plus of local travel agencies is the ability to order a visit to a particular attraction as part of a small group, or even quite - individually.
For those who want to "plunge" in history and "Running" through the century, there will be a taste of excursions related to the past Arkhyza. A visit to the ancient Alan settlement, just necessarily. The program is designed so competently and so much that it gives exhaustive information about the distant history of Arkhyza. This is perhaps the most extensive excursion that can be found at this resort. Having visited the Museum-Reserve called "Alanskaya Gorodishche", be prepared for a large number of knowledge and amazing discoveries. The official name of the archaeological monument is the "Nizhne-Arkhyz Gorodishche", meaning location.
There are many attractions, for the inspection of which you need a lot of time. Excursion to the ancient settlement, divided into several different under-tours, allowing you to choose the place that you are interested in you.
Byzantine temples
Temples built in the 10th century do not leave a single person indifferent. Conditionally chokes are divided into northern, medium and southern. Despite the age, the buildings did not lose their greatness, and their amazing, energy, atmosphere.
In the southern temple dedicated to the Holy Prophet Ilya and therefore called Ilinsky, conduct services. The time settled for visits to temples (and this is about 5 hours) fluttering. Price excursion 300 rubles per person. Remember that all the places of religious value, you need to visit in a certain form of clothing, which means short shorts and T-shirts will be inappropriate.
Lick Christ
- This is an amazing find, open quite recently in 1999, caused a massive excitement. How the image of Christ appeared and how old it can be dated it is still unknown. However, the researchers suggest that the rocky icon was located in a cave, which having embarrassed due to weather conditions, appeared to people this amazing image.
It is not surprising that literally for several years, this place has become revered among pilgrims. Icon on the rock has already walked miraculous and in any weather here you can see burning candles. In 2011, for the convenience of those who wanted to touch this miracle, they built a staircase with becks for recreation, since the cliffs were raised to many could not. An organized excursion strongly depends on weather conditions. The best time visits from May to November. The price of 300 rubles per person in 6 hours.
Dolmen.
- Ancient cult facilities associated with the funeral rite are also located in the territory of the Alansky settlement.
The state of local dolmens is very deplorable, but even it can clearly demonstrate the story. The stone surfaces of the many are decorated with weak pictures depicting animals, birds, plants, various signs and symbols. Not far from Dolmen, you can see the ruins of the keys of monks. While visiting this place, the guide plays a major role, thanks to his stories before your eyes, it is not just the stones and remains of buildings, and the bloaving city, which, according to scientists, was the residence of the Alanian kings. The cost of a six-hour excursion is 350 rubles.
In addition to archaeological monuments, Arkhyz is rich in beauty, which he created the most cautious and perfect artist - nature. Here are stunning lakes, waterfalls and mountains. These places are ideal for contemplation and harmony.
Sophia lakes
Updated here, you are unlikely to bring your eyes the first time. Well, it does not happen in the light of such beauty. Serenity, silence, the inability to distinguish the water from the sky reflected in it, full of calm - all this plunges into a state that the Hindus refer to Nirvana.
This is truly unbearable for beauty. We need to take care of a comfortable shoe, as part of the path will need to be done on foot. In 5 hours it is proposed to inspect only two lakes, while they are much more. Therefore, if you want to see that when a quick inspection is impossible physically, it is better to buy a tour with overnight in a tent. Of course, it will cost more than a day excursion with a cost of 350 rubles per person, but you will get the pleasure of incommensurable.
Lake Love
- Another unusual reservoir, an unusual form of the form of a heart, which contributed to his name. The path to the lake, as well as the perfect love, not easy. Tourists will need to overcome a rather complicated route, rising to the height of more than 2500 meters above sea level. In this regard, it is necessary to very carefully pick up the equipment for the campaign, especially the attention is paid to the comfortable shoes. No matter how difficult it was during the way, be sure that your efforts are not in vain. Beauty Do not transfer any words or a photo. The romantic form drowning in the greenery is really great.
There is a legend that if you throw a coin or ring into the water, be sure your love will never leave you. But the most desperate lovers prefer to swim in this burning mountain lake in this cold, in order to finish their heart union forever. The excursion is offered in two versions: walk - for 300 rubles per person and equestrian - for 1500 rubles per person. Most tourists choose the last option, believing that the ride's trip adds romanticism to the route.
Arkhyz is an unusual resort, compete on beauty and diversity with which few people can. Arriving at this amazing place with the majestic nature and rich history, rest confident that you will not have to miss you. It is impossible to notice this resort for one trip no matter how much it lasted. So, it's not even worth throwing a coin into a lake and a mountain river in order to return. This place will not let you go and having visited here once, you will definitely want to see Archness again.
