Thermes de Kislovodsk

Kislovodsk, whose name means sour water in Russian, is one of the most celebrated spa cities in the North Caucasus, built around its famous Narzan bicarbonate mineral springs whose naturally carbonated waters have been drunk and bathed in by Russian aristocrats, writers, and generals since the early nineteenth century, making the city one of the cultural anchors of Russian thermal heritage. The neo-Gothic Narzan Gallery of 1858 — a magnificent Victorian building housing the main spring fountain — is the symbolic heart of Kislovodsk, where visitors drink the naturally carbonated mineral water freely from the historic fountain as spa guests have done for nearly two centuries. The Kurortny Park surrounding the spa district offers a network of scenic walks through stunning highland scenery, with trails climbing to panoramic viewpoints over the Caucasian mountain ranges that form the dramatic backdrop to this celebrated Russian water city.