Unbelievably beautiful pristine nature, ancient ancestral towers, castle complexes and settlements, ultra-fashionable architectural structures, traditional hospitality and unusual local cuisine - Chechnya has all the conditions for a pleasant and at the same time informative pastime.
Of course, mass tourism has not yet been established in the republic. But this time is not far off. The government is doing everything possible for this. Slowly but tirelessly, Chechnya is climbing out of the pool of destructive wars. And the capital is the symbol of its revival. Damaged sights are being restored here and new modern buildings, magnificent mosques, sports and entertainment centers are being erected. Grozny wants to prove to everyone that its name is no longer relevant - today it is a completely friendly, modern and well-groomed metropolis.
The most interesting and beautiful places in the region
List, photos with names and descriptions of popular attractions!
Mosque "Heart of Chechnya"
The religious center and the most grandiose building in Chechnya. Opening date - 2008. Occupies an area of 5 thousand m2... The height of the main building is 32 m, it is crowned with a cascade of domes. Four 63-meter minarets rise along the perimeter. The interior is finished in white marble. Of particular value are 36 chandeliers made of bronze and gold, reminiscent of the silhouettes of the main Muslim temples. Evening multi-level illumination makes the appearance of the mosque even more spectacular.
Lake Kezenoy-Am
The largest natural body of water in the North Caucasus. Located at the foot of the Andean ridge at an altitude of 1.8 thousand meters above sea level. Its greatest depth - 72 m, area - 2.5 km2... The border between Chechnya and Dagestan runs along the lake. There are few people who want to swim in the reservoir - the water temperature does not rise above + 17 ° С. But there are a lot of fishermen here - trout is good fishing. A tourist base with the same name is located on the shore.
Memorial Complex of Glory named after A.A.Kadyrov
Museum multi-complex in the very center of Grozny. Dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War, as well as to the legendary Akhmat Kadyrov. The opening took place in 2010. Area - 5 hectares. It includes a museum of the first president with luxurious interior decoration, a picturesque park with lanterns, benches and beautiful flower beds. There are also several monuments installed here - a 40-meter stele, a monument to Movlidi Visaitov, Hero of the Soviet Union, the Eternal Flame, etc.
Argun gorge
A land of delightful pristine nature and legendary watchtowers in the very heart of Chechnya. The length is 120 km. Since ancient times, the path to Georgia and Dagestan ran through it. Almost all of its territory is part of the museum-reserve. The flora and fauna of the gorge, as well as numerous historical and architectural monuments - battle towers, religious buildings, castle complexes, ancestral crypts, burial grounds are subject to protection.
Ushkalo towers
Two identical 12-meter high stone towers built into the rock relief. They are located on the territory of the famous Argun gorge. They were built in the XI century. The convenient location hid them from enemies, but at the same time made it possible to detect danger in time and control the road and bridge located nearby. One of the towers was destroyed to the ground in 1944. The restoration works were carried out in 2011.
Grozny-City
An ultra-modern quarter of skyscrapers in the center of Grozny, consisting of residential buildings, a hotel and a business center. Area - 4.5 hectares. It was designed by the fashionable architect Jalal Kadiev. Built from 2005 to 2011. The tallest building in the complex is called "Phoenix" and has 40 floors. The construction of the second stage of the City is planned in the near future. The main highlight promises to be a unique 79-storey tower.
Church of St. Michael the Archangel
A functioning Orthodox church in the center of Grozny. It was built in the traditional Russian style at the end of the 19th century with donations from parishioners. On the territory of the temple there were a bell tower, a Sunday school, a parish house and other auxiliary buildings. The entire complex was badly damaged during the military events in Chechnya. In 2005, the restoration of the church began, its appearance was preserved, but other structures have not yet been restored.
Choi-Pede
One of the largest pre-Islamic burial structures in the North Caucasus. It dates back to about the 5th-17th centuries. Located in the Malkhistinsky gorge, on the border with Georgia. The burial complex includes watchtowers, altars and dozens of crypts with human remains. Some buildings have preserved petroglyphs. The territory of the necropolis is considered one of the most inaccessible places in Russia. A special permit is required to visit it.
Phakoch Castle
Medieval architectural complex in the vicinity of the village of Itum-kali. Consists of stone watchtowers, residential buildings, a water mill and a fence. Occupies an area of 17 thousand m2... There is a museum in one of the towers. On the ground floor, antiques are displayed - tools, jewelry, weapons, national clothes. And on the second floor there is an exposition dedicated to the memory of the prominent statesman Khusein Isayev, who died during a terrorist attack in 2004.
National Museum of the Chechen Republic
One of the oldest museums in Chechnya. It has been leading its history since 1924. Unfortunately, during the hostilities, most of the museum funds were destroyed - priceless items of the cultural and historical heritage of the region. In 2007, the museum squares were restored. Today about 30 thousand exhibits are kept here. There are exhibitions devoted to ethnography, archeology, fine arts, the Great Patriotic War, the first president.
Aimani Kadyrova Mosque
Built in Argun in 2014. Made in an ultramodern style. It bears the name of the wife of the first president of the republic. It can accept up to 15 thousand believers at a time. The walls are decorated with rare marble, the prayer hall is crowned with a 23-meter dome, 55-meter minarets rise nearby. During the day, the vaults of the temple change color depending on the weather, at night it is illuminated by 96 floodlights and 50 thousand LEDs. There is a huge crescent moon with a star at the entrance.
State Gallery named after A. Kadyrov
It opened in Grozny in 2010. Consists of two halls with an area of 525 m2... Among the exhibits there are works of local and foreign sculptors, painters, folk craftsmen. Among the stationary exhibitions, the collection of the Yusupov brothers deserves attention - a collection of different types of weapons, military armor, national musical instruments. The gallery also regularly organizes traveling exhibitions for schoolchildren and students.
Museum "Dondi-Yurt"
A private museum in the courtyard of one of the residents of Urus-Martan's own house. Opened to visitors in 1991. Occupies an area of 30 acres. It is a copy of an ancient Chechen settlement with a residential building, towers and crypts. An extensive collection of antiques includes dishes, clothes, jewelry, household items and interiors from different eras. The museum is popular with locals and tourists, and continues to be replenished with exhibits.
Museum "Shira-Yurt"
It was opened in 2014 in the village of Germenchuk. The name of the museum is translated as "old settlement". This is exactly a recreated copy of the Chechen aul, in which the ancestors of local residents lived for many centuries. Here you can see ancient buildings - a mosque, residential buildings, a mill, a smithy, a stable, an infirmary, an elder's house, as well as numerous household items. At the entrance rises the main asset of the Chechens - a 25-meter watchtower.
Lake Galanchozh
One of the most beautiful lakes in Chechnya.Located in the upper reaches of the Gekhi River, at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level, surrounded by meadows and mountain peaks. The area is 12 hectares, the maximum depth is 35 m. It has an almost regular oval shape and an amazing turquoise color of the water. Rich in brook trout. Even in the summer season, the water temperature does not exceed + 20 ° C. There are many ancient watchtowers and other historical and archaeological sites in the vicinity.
Döre Tower
A unique 900-year-old landmark of the Tazbichi village in the Itum-Kalinsky district. It is a castle-type tower built of stone with a height of 23 m with loopholes. The upper tier served as a sentry post from which signals were transmitted to other towers located nearby. It was restored in 2010. The restorers have preserved the original appearance of the tower, having repaired only the wooden staircases and ceilings between the floors.
Autodrome "Fortress Groznaya"
The opening of the world-class circuit took place in Grozny in 2015. At the same time, the Drag Racing Championship was held here with the participation of teams from 30 regions of Russia. The construction area is 67 hectares. There are 5 motorways adapted for different motorsport disciplines. The modern equipment of the complex allows holding international competitions. The arena is designed for 1600 seats. The Small Speed Academy works for children.
Akhmat-Arena
The state-of-the-art sports facility opened in 2011. Built with the latest technology and architecture. Designed for 30.5 thousand spectators. It hosts not only sports events, but also other mass performances and concerts. You can visit the arena as part of excursion groups and see with your own eyes the stands, the edge of the field, referees, benches, press center, VIP and business boxes, changing rooms and other facilities.
Gudermes Hippodrome
Opened in 2007. Area - 40 hectares. The hippodrome's stable has a capacity of 100 horses. The length of the race tracks is 1600 m. Not only the horses of Gudermes, but also of other regions of the North Caucasus, take part in the competition. The stands can accommodate up to 500 spectators. There is a tote and a buffet. Everyone is given the opportunity to get riding lessons, and experienced riders can rent a horse.
A. Kadyrov Museum in Kurchaloy
The opening of the museum of the first president took place in 2011 in his homeland - in Kurchaloy. Visitors are offered to familiarize themselves with a copy of Kadyrov's office, his personal belongings, photographs, documents, books, household items. There is also a small ethnographic exhibition, a collection of paintings by Chechen masters. The museum constantly conducts excursions for schoolchildren, and organizes field thematic exhibitions.
Nikhaloevskie waterfalls
Spectacular cascade of 12 waterfalls in the middle of forest and rocky mountains. It is located in the vicinity of the village of Nikhaloy in the Shatoi region. The height of the largest water stream is 32 m. Ladders and bridges lead to the tops of the waterfalls. From above you can admire the picturesque views of the Argun gorge. Nearby there is a sports and tourist complex of the same name. To services of vacationers - cottages, gazebos, restaurant, gym.
Grozny sea
This is what the people call the reservoir in Grozny. It was formed in 1961 as a result of the construction of a dam on the Goyta River. And in 2012, the construction of a modern resort complex of the same name began on its coast. On its territory of 300 hectares there are hotels, restaurants, entertainment and sports and recreation centers, color music fountains, separate beaches, a dolphinarium, children's attractions, walking areas and much more.
Theater concert hall
During two military campaigns it was almost completely destroyed, subsequently restored within 6 years and reopened in 2008. Covers an area of 3.4 thousand m2... The number of seats in the hall is 800. The interiors are decorated with marble and granite, magnificent Czech chandeliers. Air conditioners are installed in the hall and lobby. Sound equipment and technical equipment are at the highest level. At the entrance there are light and music fountains.
Hoi An ancient city
An ancient "city of guards" in the middle of mountains and alpine meadows in the Vedeno region. Throughout its centuries-old history, it served as a guard post on the border with Dagestan and other territories. Fragments of stone buildings erected without a drop of mortar, as well as ancient burials, have survived. During the war, the gorge was seriously damaged. Now there is a program for the resettlement of all comers to the lands of their ancestors.
Lord's house
It occupies a whole block in the center of Grozny. It was built in the 20s of the last century by British specialists producing oil in Grozny. The architecture of the house resembles a small castle and differs markedly from the nearby structures. During the war in Chechnya, the building was badly damaged, only walls were left of it. Later, it was restored along with the central avenue, which today bears the name of Putin.
A. Kadyrov National Culture Park
It was opened in 2012 after a large-scale reconstruction. Area - 8 hectares. All conditions for a family vacation have been created. There are gazebos, a summer cinema, a swimming pool for jet skis, an amusement area, a trampoline town, a zoo, fountains and cascading waterfalls. There are also several cafes and two original restaurants - "Aquarium" with fish floating under their feet and "Dai Kherch" made in the national style.
Spring "Maiden's Braid"
The original landmark of the village of Kharachoy in the Vedeno district. The stream of the spring descends from a high hill and flows, shimmering in the sun, along a thin trough formed by the salts of the source. The view of the spring really resembles a girl's braid; a local legend is associated with the name. At the foot of the spring, there is a landscaped area on which a monument to Zelimkhan Kharachoevsky, a famous abrek, who came to quench his thirst and give his horse a drink, is erected.
Leo Tolstoy Ethnographic Museum
In the village of Starogladovskaya Lev Tolstoy lived in 1851-53, wrote his first story "Childhood". In memory of this event, a museum was opened here. Among its exhibits are personal belongings, manuscripts and books of the writer, items related to his service in the Caucasus. There is even a record of his voice. A separate exhibition is dedicated to the historical and cultural past of the region; items of Cossack life, furniture, tools, a collection of weapons of the 19th century are presented.
Stele "Grozny - Center of the World"
A symbol of peace and harmony that appeared in 2000 at the entrance to Grozny. It is a huge globe mounted on a concrete pedestal. Around the entire perimeter it is surrounded by a wide ribbon, which says that Grozny is the center of the world. A Muslim crescent sign is installed next to the globe. Created after destructive wars, the stele is designed to serve as a testament to future generations to preserve peace and tranquility in their native land.
Light and music fountain in Grozny
It was opened in 2015. Even the famous fountain in Dubai surpasses in some characteristics. Made in the form of a national ornament. It has 3,600 projectors for illumination and 248 cannons that release flames up to 60 m high. Two water screens have been created for video broadcasts. The length of the fountain is 300 m, the width is 40 m, the height of the largest jet is 100 m. The grandiose structure is located on the territory of the Grozny Sea complex.
