Holy Nicholas Cathedral

A majestic Orthodox church The modern cathedral in Byzantine style with golden domes looks stunning against the backdrop of the mountains. Go inside to marvel at both the exterior and interior decorations: a gilded iconostasis, high vaults, and images of icons. The Holy Nicholas Cathedral is home to the first Orthodox classical gymnasium in the North Caucasus, a hospital for the poor and elderly, and the “Pilgrim's House,” where Orthodox travelers can stay. If you want to learn more about the history of the cathedral, its clergy, and parishioners, visit the church museum. Afterward, you can have a snack in the church’s refectory.