Gelendzhik, Russia
Геленджик
Gelendzhik is a town of 50,715 people in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, founded in 1831.
Why visit Gelendzhik
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 117 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Дельфинарий, Кино 5D, Djipping and МУК "Дворец культуры".
Weather in Gelendzhik
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About Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik (Russian: Геленджик; Adyghe: Хъулъыжъий, romanized: Ḣułəžij) is a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located on the Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea, between Novorossiysk (31 kilometers (19 mi) to the northwest) and Tuapse (93 kilometers (58 mi) to the southeast). Greater Gelendzhik sprawls for 102 kilometers (63 mi) along the coastline and covers an area of 122,754 hectares (303,330 acres), although only 1,926 hectares (4,760 acres) fall within the boundaries of Gelendzhik proper. Population: 80,204 (2021 census); 54,980 (2010 census); 50,012 (2002 census); 47,711 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Gelendzhik (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Gelendzhik on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do15
Кино 5D
Cinema and theater · 2.9 km
9А Приморская улица, Геленджик
Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa-Su 10:00-24:00
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3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks40
Djipping
Monument and historic site · 2.4 km
Революционная улица
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Чернобыльцам
Monument and historic site · 2.0 km
Отсюда отправлялись автобусы с "добровольцами" на ликвидацию последствий взрыва Чернобыльской АЭС
Братская могила участников войны 1941-1945гг
Monument and historic site · 1.2 km
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Детский "Город Сказок"
Park · 2.0 km
На территории городка расположены скульптуры известных мультипликационных героев и героев известных сказок
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Gorynich
Restaurant · Russian, Pizza, Steak House, Pasta, Sandwich · 2.1 km
2/1 Революционная, Геленджик
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00
Makosh cafe Raw & Vegan
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cake, Pizza, Tea · 2.2 km
Объездная улица
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
196 more on the map.
History
Gelendzhik is one of the most ancient settlements on the coast of the Black Sea. In antiquity, the Gelendzhik Bay was the site of a minor Greek outpost in the 6th century BC, mentioned as Torikos (Greek: Τορικος) in the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax. It is unknown to Hellenistic sources, but reappears in Roman ones under the name of Pagrae in 64 BC. As a Byzantine colony, it was wiped out by the invading Mongols.
During the late Middle Ages, the Genoese Republic had a notable influence on the region, while the Ghisolfi, a Genoese-Jewish family, had a prominent role in the trade and commerce in Gazaria. During this period, the town was named Maurolaca or Mauro Laco, and was considered one of the most important Genoese colonies in the Black Sea. From the late 15th century, it belonged to the Ottoman Empire.
From the History section of Gelendzhik on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay117
Churches and places of worship4
Храм Преображения Господня
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.2 km
17 Горная улица, Геленджик
Церковь Вознесения Господня
Church · Russian Orthodox · 2.5 km
4А Первомайская улица
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare37
Map of Gelendzhik
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Getting there and nearby towns
Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 km away.
- Novorossiysk 29 km northwest, about 29 min by car
- Krymsk 39 km north, about 39 min by car
- Severskaya 57 km northeast, about 57 min by car
- Novomikhaylovskiy 72 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Slavyansk-na-Kubani 75 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Enem 77 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Yelizavetinskaya 77 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Yablonovskiy 83 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Goryachiy Klyuch 85 km east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Krasnodar 89 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Геленджик. 26 июня 2022 года, Екатеринодарская Епархия, CC BY 2.0
- Gelendzhik lighthouse 2020, DILIN, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gelendzhik Lighthouse, Alexxx Malev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik, Alexxx Malev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik P6121694 2200, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gelendzhik, Alexxx Malev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik P6121688 2200, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gelendzhik lighthouse IMG 7051 1725, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik resort. Stvorny lighthouse on the embankment, Александр Байдуков, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gelendzhik lighthouse IMG 7044 1725, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik IMG 7045 1725, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik P6121711 2200, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gelendzhik IMG 7053 tonemapped 3 c 1725, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gelendzhik 56 (7623350442), Alexxx Malev from Taganrog, Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (9), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (24), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (230), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (35), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (46), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- G. Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy kray, Russia - panoramio (37), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Gelendzhik Church of the Ascension IMG 8508 1725, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Road near Hotel (9274424913), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Hotel "White House" (9274400187), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Call to Police (9277210860), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Police patrol (9277187904), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Private House (9274423325), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Bicycles Rent (9274399291), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Bicycle (9277212500), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Private House (9274422657), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Fast-food (9277188716), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Range Lighthouse (9274421835), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Ю.М.Лермонтов - panoramio, Андрей Александрович…, CC BY 3.0
- Створный маяк Геленджика, Виктория Стрижова, CC BY-SA 4.0
- - panoramio (8000), Кирилл Лубнин, CC BY 3.0
- View of the Thick Cave (9277185324), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Yacht (9274397813), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Hylotelephium caucasicum 39493798, Татьяна Прозорова, CC0
- Quay (9277207760), Evgeniy Isaev from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Вид на подъемник (в центре) со входа в зоопарк - panoramio, kenuat, CC BY 3.0
- Колесо обозрения вблизи - panoramio, Ice_Cube, CC BY 3.0
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