Gelendzhik is a city in the Krasnodar region, a resortzone which stretches for a hundred kilometers along the Black Sea coast. Let's find out what kind of city is between the sea and the mountains? On the coast of a picturesque bay stands Gelendzhik. Attractions and attractions (2014 - the time of the next hydro-aviashow) are so numerous and varied that you will not be bored.
According to one version, the name of the city means "white bride", and all because many years ago the coast was captured by the Turks, who were fascinated by the beauty of local girls.
When in the south-eastern territories of the Black SeaThe Slavs and Byzantines appear on the coast, they begin to equip their settlements, which in the 12th century were devastated by the Mongol-Tatars. Since the end of the XV century, Turkish rule is firmly established here. In the place of modern Gelendzhik there was a village from which the export of young slaves was carried out.
Three centuries continued the yoke, until in 1829Russia did not release the Black Sea coast, having won victories in the Russo-Turkish wars. July 23 (according to the new style of August 4) in 1831 the city of Gelendzhik was founded, whose sights amaze with its antiquity and beauty. One of the first places of interest is the fortress of Gelendzhik, built during the foundation. During the Crimean War the fortress was blown up and abandoned by Russia. In 1857, the fortress was returned by the Russians.
The population of the city consisted, in the main, ofdescendants of settlers of peasants from distant parts of Russia, as well as representatives of some other nationalities, in particular Greeks, Poles, Turks, Armenians. In 1900 the first health resort, a library, the churches and churches were built, the post office was opened, the parks and public gardens were broken, the pier construction was completed at the sea. Soon Gelendzhik acquires the status of the city. During the Great Patriotic War it becomes a hospital city. It was practically turned into ruins by bombing. After the war, intensive reconstruction began, and it was rebuilt. Here, gardening and viticulture flourish.
Welcome to the really beautiful, located in a picturesque place southern city of Gelendzhik!
If you think that this city can be visitedonly in the summer, then imagine the dark piercing waters of the bay and snow-white snow all around, as well as curative sea air. Winters are mild here, with temperatures around zero. Often near the water you can meet waterfowl, swans are frequent guests. Here the climate is dry, so there will be no heat in the summer, when there is nothing to breathe, as, for example, in Sochi.
Every summer in the city, traditionalcostume summer carnival, headed by his brass band in an old form, and in the final of the audience will enjoy the fireworks. In July, you can try the best wine from the producers for every taste at the festival "Wines of Kuban", as well as learn the history of production. Also you can try your hand at the summer dance festival "Russian coast", the contestants come from different countries.
Do not make Gelendzhik bored!Attractions and entertainment will not leave tourists indifferent. Guests of the city will be pleased to visit the Lighthouse, the oldest building in the city center, the Old Park, the only theme park on the Black Sea coast, as well as a safari park, water parks, dolphinarium, Olymp Park. Tourists will admire the famous waterfalls, and on the beach they are waiting for the famous attraction "Parachute", during which you can see the city from a bird's eye view, and if possible, then the dolphins in the sea.
Wonderful reviews leave the tourists,who made trips to the mountains. Traveling in jeeps (jumping) makes it possible to conquer mountain peaks, breathe clean air, be alone with nature, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the mountains, without guides and city merchants.
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