These three 10th-century Byzantine-style stone churches are thought to be located in what was once the capital of Alania, a Christian state destroyed during the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. They are clustered off the main road around 26km northeast of Arkhyz and attract a steady stream of pilgrims and curious locals.
Zelenchuksky Churches
Russian Caucasus
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Around 7km north of Karachayevsk, a dirt road leads uphill from the Ossetian village below to this early 10th-century Alanian church, one of the oldest,…
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A modern replica of a Byzantine style stone chapel marks the spot on the main road from where pilgrims climb a set of metal stairs to view this ancient…
Teberdinsky State Natural Biosphere Reserve
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This park has a small museum with stuffed animals and info on wildlife and geology as well as a mini zoo with deer, foxes, wolves and other local fauna.
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You can swim, fish and rent boats at this small lake bordering the main road running through Teberda.
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0.34 MILES
A modern replica of a Byzantine style stone chapel marks the spot on the main road from where pilgrims climb a set of metal stairs to view this ancient…
2. Teberdinsky State Natural Biosphere Reserve
21.27 MILES
This park has a small museum with stuffed animals and info on wildlife and geology as well as a mini zoo with deer, foxes, wolves and other local fauna.
21.72 MILES
You can swim, fish and rent boats at this small lake bordering the main road running through Teberda.
22.14 MILES
Around 7km north of Karachayevsk, a dirt road leads uphill from the Ossetian village below to this early 10th-century Alanian church, one of the oldest,…