Culture of Gelendzhik. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

In summer a huge number of tourists rest in Gelendzhik. The sea here is simply amazing, and the nature amazes even experienced travelers with its magnificence. Gelendzhik boasts of magnificent pine forests and incredibly beautiful mountainous areas, which have been actively explored for many years by fans of ecotourism. To fans of excursions, the city can also offer an interesting program of recreation. The main part of the tourist sites of Gelendzhik are natural attractions.

One of the main values of the resort is mineral springs, the water of which has a truly curative effect. According to the number of visits, springs of curative water outstrip all other city attractions; access to some of them is open to all desirers. On the territory of the city there are unique historical and architectural monuments, including mysterious dolmens. With them is associated a huge number of interesting legends, but the true purpose of the structures remains unknown.

One of the most interesting places to study is the Guam Gorge, on the bottom of which flows the turbulent Kurdzhips River. The height of the rocks of the gorge reaches 400 meters. During the walk, vacationers can admire the fabulously beautiful mountain waterfalls and grottoes, as well as appreciate the diversity of local flora and fauna. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The most mysterious landmark of Gelendzhik is the Old Lighthouse, which was built in 1897. The lighthouse also successfully fulfills its mission today and is the oldest lighthouse on the Black Sea coast. It is interesting from an architectural point of view. The old tower is decorated with very skillful stained-glass windows. Among the religious sights the most interesting is the Ascension of the Lord temple, its construction began in 1904 and lasted 5 years.

Gelendzhik is the birthplace of the famous Russian writer Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko, one of the city museums tells about his life and work. It is located in an old house, where the Russian writer was born and spent most of his life. The most visited cultural center of Gelendzhik is the Historical and Local History Museum. Among its priceless exhibits there are many unique finds of archaeologists. Also, worth noting is the impressive number of monuments, the most important among which is the monument to Heroes-Winners, dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.