The Monument of the Archangel Michael, Sochi (must see)

The Monument of the Archangel Michael, built in 2006, is a tower with a statue of Archangel Michael, the patron saint of Sochi, at the top. It was created in memory of the soldiers that died during the Caucasian War. The statue is made out of bronze and stands 7 meters tall. The statue rests on a five-meter-high podium of red granite.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Mikhail Mordasov.

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Sight Name: The Monument of the Archangel Michael
Sight Location: Sochi, Russia (See walking tours in Sochi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Sochi Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Sochi, Russia

Create Your Own Walk in Sochi

Creating your own self-guided walk in Sochi is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Architectural Landmarks

Sochi is home to a variety of architectural forms, although the prevalent style blends the man-made and the natural, as is fitting for a sea-side resort. On this self-guided tour you will visit the most notable buildings in Sochi.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.7 Km or 4.8 Miles

Sochi Introduction Walking Tour

The city of Sochi is famous for its beaches, mountains and natural beauty, but there are also many amazing monuments, cathedrals and parks that set the city apart and make it a premier travel destination. Take this tour to visit Sochi's most notable landmarks.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles