Gorno-Altaisk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in eastern Russia
About Gorno-Altaisk
Situated in the foothills of the Altai Mountains, Gorno-Altaisk has a population of around 55,000. Most of organized tourist groups pass by the city since it is not on the routes to major destinations. However, there is a lot to see. The city is located on the northern border of the Altai Republic in a valley of two rivers. Millions of years ago it was a lake here, but the feeding river Maima changed position and the lake disappeared. Ancient people started to settle here around a hundred thousand years ago. Sprawled 10 kilometers from east to west and 7,5km from north to south, the city has 200 streets and pereouloks. The main ones are Kommunistichesky Prospekt, in parallel to Choros-Gurkina Prospekt and Lenina Prospekt. Kommunistichesky and Choros-Gurkina Prospekts are concentration of s
Where to Stay in Gorno-Altaisk
- 🏨Igman
- 🏨Ryzhy Pes (Red Dog)
- 🏨Zimorodok
- 🏨Zolotoye Kopyto (Golden hoof)
Gorno-Altaisk Travel Guide Sections
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