22 best sights of Grozny that are worth seeing

The official date of the foundation of Grozny is considered to be October 5, 1818. Then, on the instructions of General A. Ermolov, a fortress was founded in a strategically important place at the entrance to the Khankala Gorge. With the end of the Caucasian Wars, the citadel lost its defensive significance. The impetus for the further development of the village was given by the discovery of oil fields in the vicinity. Already in 1869 it received city status. With the advent of Soviet power, industry began to develop here, and in 1944 the policy became the capital of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. During the two wars that followed the collapse of the USSR, the city was almost completely destroyed. Its restoration began immediately after the end of hostilities. Today, Grozny looks great again, being the largest business, cultural and educational center in the region, ranking third among the most populated cities in the Russian Caucasus.

Sights in the vicinity of Grozny

Argun Museum-Reserve

A natural-historical reserve 50 km south of Grozny. Founded back in the USSR in 1988. On its territory there are hundreds of objects of historical significance. There are especially many medieval towers and tower settlements.

The places are beautiful, but difficult to access. But still, about 10 thousand tourists come here a year. A suitable location for active recreation combined with sightseeing.

Address (GPS): 42.89249, 45.69965

Stone towers

Ushkaloy towers (stone towers) stand on the banks of the Argun River. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries, when they served defensive and customs functions. The towers are buildings of 4 floors, their height is 12 meters. They are located under a small rock overhang.

It seems that the towers are hiding, pressed against the rock. According to legend, this is not a customs house at all, but a tower of the sages. And any resident could turn to them in search of justice.

The place will attract the attention of both lovers of ancient architecture and connoisseurs of pristine nature. In addition, there is a comfortable tourist complex with all amenities nearby.

Address: Ushkaloy village, Chechen Republic, Russia

Lake Kazenoy-Am

The mountain lake is located near the village of Kazenoy-Am, on the border of Chechnya and Dagestan. Apparently, it arose as a result of a mountain collapse that blocked the mouths of several rivers. TO

Azenoy-Am attracts visitors with its amazingly clear water, clean air and magnificent mountain scenery. The lake looks especially impressive on sunny days, when the water takes on a bright blue hue.

Back in Soviet times, a training base for rowers was built here. And in 2015, a whole tourist cluster was organized here - a hotel, cottages, sports grounds. An ideal place to relax away from the bustle of the city.

Address: Kazenoy village, Chechen Republic, Russia

Medieval Phakoc Castle

A complex of buildings dating from the 10th–12th centuries. Located in the village of Itum-Kale. The perimeter of the castle is surrounded by a wall made of stone. The complex itself consists of residential and watchtowers, a mill, and outbuildings.

The museum located in one of the towers is also worthy of attention. Its visitors can get acquainted with the household appliances and tools of the Chechens. Moreover, any exhibit is at least 100 years old.

Address: st. H. Isaeva, Itum-Kale, Chechen Republic.

Dondi-Yurt Museum

A small private museum created by a resident of the small town of Urus-Martan. The museum opened its doors to visitors in 2000. In essence, this is a reconstruction of an ancient Chechen village. Towers, crypts, stone residential buildings with furnishings have been recreated.

The museum will be of interest to those who appreciate history and like to “dive” into past eras.

Address: Magomed-Merzoeva street, 114, Urus-Martan village, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Lake Galanchozh

Lake Galanchozh lies 90 km from Grozny. This is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Chechnya. The reservoir is famous for its clear water, which turns blue on sunny days. The natural landscapes around are also pleasing to the eye - picturesque mountains, subalpine meadows.

In addition to lovers of natural beauty, connoisseurs of antiquities also come here. The remains of ancient watchtowers are scattered around the lake.

Address: Chechen Republic, Russia

Grozny Sea

The Chernorechenskoe reservoir (Grozny Sea) is located on the northern outskirts of the city. The reservoir was created in the 60s of the 20th century. And since 2012, the surrounding area of the sea has been actively improved. A men's and women's beach has been created here, an elite hotel and a floating restaurant have been built.

A great place to relax with children - there are water parks and sports grounds nearby.

Address: Chernorechenskoye Reservoir, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Day 2 – Lake Kezenoy-Am and Cheberloev Gorge

Kezenoy-Am is the highest mountain lake in Russia. The color of the water is unusually blue, bright and rich.

There are many hotels and restaurants around the lake, and various events are held on weekends. You can rent a boat for 200 rubles, ride a horse, or for extreme sports fans, ride a zipline for 1000 rubles.

There is one caveat - swimming in the lake is prohibited, but only from Chechnya. From the Dagestan side - it’s possible. However, on that side there is no infrastructure with cafes, hotels, houses and entertainment.

You can get to Kezenoy-Am from Grozny by car along the “Tsarskaya” road. Travel time is 2 hours (about 100 km). On the way to the lake, be sure (!) to make short stops to see the mosques in Argun and Shali.

The "Mother's Heart" mosque in Argun has a very unusual, futuristic design. It doesn't look like a classic mosque at all. Unfortunately, I don’t have any original photos from the trip. Google it and marvel!

The snow-white mosque “Pride of Muslims” in Shali is the largest mosque in Russia. The height of the minarets reaches 63 meters. It was officially opened in the fall of 2022. During my trip, it was unfinished.

Also not far from the lake is the Cheberloev Gorge and the village of Khoy with an interesting tower complex. You can climb one of the towers.

Where to go in Grozny and what else to see

Memorial complex of Glory named after. A. Kadyrova

The memorial complex began work in 2010. It occupies more than 5 hectares in the city center. The memorial is dedicated to the Chechen military who died in the Great Patriotic War, as well as to the first president of the republic, Akhmat Kadyrov. The complex includes the Kadyrov Museum, a park, several monuments, a stele and memorial reliefs.

In the museum you can find out details of Kadyrov’s biography and hear stories about the soldiers who fought in the Patriotic War. The museum also houses an art gallery.

Address: st. Mayakovsky, 9 V, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://al-slavy.mk95.ru/

Akhmat-Arena

The sports facility was built in 2006–2011. The arena seats about 30 thousand people. It is equipped with a modern video surveillance system. In addition to sports competitions, holiday concerts are held here.

A guided tour of the Arena is possible. For a small fee you are invited to visit the locker room, VIP boxes, and substitutes' bench. The price depends on the composition of the group.

Address: Umar Sadaev street, 21, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday and Sunday are days off

National Museum of the Chechen Republic

The museum has existed since 1996. But its predecessor, the local history museum, was created back in 1924. True, after the Chechen wars, museum collections had to be restored almost from scratch. Now the museum has archaeological and ethnographic halls. Visitors can view fine paintings by local artists.

Collections of applied art, ancient weapons and national costume of Chechnya attract particular attention.

Address: Putin Avenue, 1B, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 160 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Temple of the Archangel Michael

The building was erected at the end of the 19th century. The construction was paid for by the Terek Cossacks. The temple consists of a main building, a refectory and a bell tower. During the Chechen wars the building was partially destroyed. In 2005, the church was partially restored.

The temple is interesting as a historical building, and there are few of these in Grozny. Now it is a functioning Orthodox church again.

Address: Akhmat Kadyrov Avenue, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Park of Miracles

At the foot of the Grozny City complex there is a Flower Park, which the townspeople nicknamed the Park of Miracles. It was opened in 2022. On an area of 4.5 hectares, 500 trees, thousands of shrubs were planted, and flower beds were laid out. Throughout the park there are metal structures (there are more than 400 of them), entwined with bright flowers.

The park is a favorite place for photo shoots for tourists and townspeople. A great place for walking and relaxing with the whole family.

Address: Proletarskaya street, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Triumphal Arch

There is an arched passage above the highway at the entrance to the city (from Argun). The opening of the arch in October 2006 was timed to coincide with the birthday of Ramzan Kadyrov. The structure is a majestic double arch. On both sides of the landmark there are two towers, stylized as ancient guard buildings of Chechnya.

The arch greets guests of the city as a symbol of the revival of Grozny.

Address: Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia

Chechen Drama Theater

The theater was created in 1931, on the basis of a theater studio. His repertoire consisted of plays by local authors. In addition, women took part in the productions of this theater. Previously, there were no female actresses in Chechnya.

The theater did not work during the Patriotic War, but in the 50s of the 20th century it was brought back to life.

Now the theater has returned to the city, after the evacuation of the troupe during the Chechen wars. Since 2008, it has been delighting theatergoers with productions from Chechen, Russian and foreign classics.

Address: Makhmud Esambaev Avenue, 9, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00

Philharmonic

The State Philharmonic of Chechnya grew out of a song, music and dance ensemble. The year of official foundation was 1939. But during the wars of the 90s of the 20th century, the team almost disintegrated. Many artists left the republic.

Today, the Philharmonic is restoring operations. It consists of three orchestras, a choir and a dance ensemble. The Philharmonic's repertoire constantly delights music lovers with new performances.

Address: Khedy Kishieva street, 31, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday, Sunday - closed

Drama Theater named after M. Lermontov

The oldest theater institution in Chechnya. The history of the Russian drama theater began in 1904. The first performances took place under the direction of Evgeny Vakhtangov.

Over the history of its existence, the theater has changed a number of buildings. The theater group moved to the modern building in 2012. In front of the theater there is a sculpture of Lermontov (he served in the Grozny fortress).

Theatergoers will be interested in visiting the theater. The repertoire includes Russian and European classics.

Address: Mohammed Ali Avenue, 13A, Grozny, Chechen Republic

National Library

It was founded in 1904. The library is located in the heart of the city, near the national museum. The establishment was damaged by bombing in 1995.

Today the library is located in a modern building erected in 2013. The facade of the building depicts a book. Its three floors house reading rooms, a video library, and a winter garden. A café and gallery are available to visitors. You can come here with children - there is a children's book section.

Address: Ugryumov street, 75, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00; - day off

State Gallery named after. A.A. Kadyrov

The gallery was created in 2010. Two exhibition halls house artistic canvases and objects of applied art. There is a permanent exhibition of the brothers Movladi and Movsar Yusupov. Among the exhibits you can see ancient musical instruments, weapons, and household items.

In addition to exhibitions, the gallery hosts a variety of lectures and master classes.

Address: Isaeva Avenue, 75, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Entrance: for adults - 70 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Autodrome "Fortress Grozny"

One of the largest and most popular race tracks in the country. Created in 2015. Up to 70 competitions take place here every year. There are tracks for karting, autocross, and circuit racing. Thanks to the climate, racing can be held here almost all year round.

From the stands the tracks are perfectly visible. Just a paradise for racing lovers. In addition, you can take a test drive yourself. The cost will depend on the duration of the trip.

Address: Khimikov street, Grozny, Chechen Republic

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00

Historical reference

Russian-Chechen relations are an ethnic conflict that has lasted for decades. The city of Grozny began with the construction of a fortress of the same name in 1818. It was needed to stop the raids of Chechen highlanders on Russian settlements. At that time, this place was the “hottest” spot in the region.

Since the 1890s, oil production began in Grozny. This determined the fate of the region, as it became a major industrial center of the Caucasus. During the Second World War, oil enterprises suffered greatly after German bombing. The city was burning; it took several days to put out the fires, and then quickly restore the supply of oil to the front and rear.

Among the attractions that are recommended to see in Grozny, you will not find any ancient buildings. Since military operations in the region were carried out in the 90s. The city was heavily damaged. In 2003, a UN commission recognized Grozny as the most destroyed city on earth since the Second World War.

Only in the 21st century did peace and tranquility reign here. And the Russian tourist can only be amazed at how, in such a short time, the city not only recovered, but also became one of the fastest growing in the Russian Federation.

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Mosque "Heart of Chechnya"

Built in just 30 months, the mosque amazes with its beauty, majesty and scale. Its area is 5 thousand square meters, capacity is 10 thousand people. This is one of the main modern attractions that are worth seeing in Grozny, no matter what your religion. The “Heart of Chechnya” mosque itself is a large-scale architectural creation, created in the likeness of the Istanbul Blue Mosque. The walls are hand-painted by the best Turkish masters.

When visiting, you should keep in mind that girls are only allowed to enter the second floor, subject to a dress code. The men are located on the first floor.

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Flower Park

The Flower Park is located next to the skyscrapers. With thousands of flowers in hanging flower beds. It is better to see this attraction in Grozny in the summer, when everything is blooming and fragrant. The grounds include an 18-meter-high fountain and green animal sculptures made from plantings.

Within walking distance on the other side of the Sunzha River is Ramzan Kadyrov Square and the calling card of Grozny - the Heart of Chechnya mosque.

Grozny Sea

Yes Yes. There is such a place in the city. Although the reservoir is called a sea, it is actually the Chernorechenskoye Reservoir. Here you can walk along the embankment or in the evening catch a show of the world's largest dancing fountain. No worse than in Dubai!

And the next place is for those who are looking for something unusual to see in Grozny.

Shashlik

Food is a separate attraction of the city. We told you what to see in Grozny, but what to eat? And we recommend trying the local cuisine, which is generous in portions. And all so that hot Caucasian men do not leave the table hungry. And special attention should be paid to the local kebab.

You can visit the Chechen capital by signing up for an excursion directly to the Mashuk Aqua-Therm sanatorium and taking time not only to improve your body with the help of our treatment programs, but also to enrich your soul through a mini-trip. We promise that this vacation will be unforgettable!

March 28, 2022 | Grozny | vacation | trips