Most Azishskaya Cave

Topping the list of the most beautiful caves in Russia is Most Azishskaya Cave. It is located at an altitude of 1600 m/5249 toes withinside the southern a part of the variety Azish Tau on the Lagonack Highlands. The cave was first explored in 1910 via the means of 5 neighborhood residents. From the descent spot closer to the east, there's a gallery of carbon blacks 20 yd/18.three m long, 1 yd/0.nine m excessive and five yd/4.6 m wide.

The cave is complete of sinter, columns, huge as much as numerous meters of stalactites and stalagmites and sinter cor. Unfortunately, a few of the stalagmites had been raised as soon as close to the entrance, had been pulled out to the floor and transferred to Sochi, in which they had been hooked up at the Spa Avenue. Their authentic look and beauty outside is for all time lost. A severe harm withinside the without problems handy component destroyed over 4000 stalactites and modified the cave for all time. However, the cave continues to be splendid with actions and spacious halls, embellished with large wandering formations.

The cave keeps for plenty of meters, giving tremendous perspectives and pictures of various rooms and halls with many thrilling formations, located at unique elevations, requiring a unique stage of experience. The cave is now prepared with footpaths, railings and stairs and electric powered lights installation, which permits you to look at the exquisite ornament of an underground wonder.

Location: Khamysh