Zelenogradsk

Zelenogradsk - resort city of federal significance, the story of his more than seven and a half centuries. And today Zelenogradsk and region as a whole, mainly to keep the old layout of streets, building facades can see architectural solutions DIY Prussians in conjunction with modern building tours leave an unforgettable impression.

Zelenogradsk - the second most popular among Russians in the Baltic seaside resort, a good reputation kotorgo more than two centuries. At the beginning of XIX century, the famous physician Friedrich Kessel came to the conclusion that the fresh air, sea water, sun and mud baths in some cases can bring patients more useful than cupping and reception of bitter medicines.

This is a simple and natural look gave an enormous impetus to the development of resorts across Europe. Thus, coastal villages and Raushenu Krantz (now Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk) was destined to a glorious future resorts.

In 1816 the Prussian coastal village Krantz in connection with the massive influx of summer visitors began to intensely rebuild, many B & Bs and resorts, beautiful hotels and fashionable private houses in less than half a century, adorned themselves Coast. The city, which was originally intended to relax and enjoy the scenery, was built so that everything in it is pleasing to the eye. As a result, he acquired a look of giddy and fun. Tom contributed to the first railway line, linking the resort to Konigsberg, and canceling the trip, causing influx of holidaymakers are substantially increased.

In 1884, the open mud baths, which use a unique in its composition peat bogs krantsevskogo as a therapeutic mud. This not only increases the cost of spa services, but also his popularity.

In 1895, the resort is placed under local authorities, who are deploying a storm of activity with tselyuyu attract summer visitors and income generation. Community Krantz highlights in the eastern part of a larger area, where he laid a magnificent park Plantage. At the end of World War I resort undergoing renovation. It was then built on the shore of 900-meter long wooden promenade. In the late 30's in Krantz was about 6000 people, six churches of different denominations, more than 40 hotels, guest houses, cafes, restaurants and many private villas. In addition, its own power station, gas plant and wastewater treatment plants with the expectation of 30,000 people.

In 1935, Krantz received its own emblem - a shield, the upper part of which is decorated with elk antlers, and the lower part against the blue of the sea shows a flounder. Coat of arms symbolize the natural wealth of the region. Kranz was a wonderful tradition: smoked flounder on pinecones, golden and fragrant, its prodoval everywhere on the streets and squares of the city. Holidaymakers considered it his duty to try signature dish - "flounder-Krantz. During the Second World War, the resort is practically not affected. Fierce fighting took place on the outskirts of the city. A February 4, 1945 Krantz was taken by Soviet troops. In 1946, Kranz was renamed Nakhimovsky in 1947 - in Zelenogradsk.

Until today, federal resort Zelenogradsk has an old layout of streets, and quaint decoration of facades of houses converted to explore the city on a fascinating journey.

Zelenograd district is located in the northwestern part of the Kaliningrad region. The district's territory is washed by the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, separated from the sea, the Curonian Spit. The total area is 2016kv. km, of which 45 thousand hectares of agricultural land, 19.9 thousand hectares ofof forest land . The population of 14,5 thousand people.

Zelenogradsk - federal resort, situated on the Baltic coast, is connected with Kaliningrad roads and railways. Located near the airport, seaport. Zelenograd district passes through a transit highway to Lithuania, which is non-stop border crossing point.