The resort village of Amber in the Kaliningrad region to the Great Patriotic War was still part of Eastern Prussia and was then called Palmniken. Well, he received his name Amber already because almost everything is connected with amander and with the sea. In addition, here is the biggest essentially field of this stone, here it is essentially treated. Well, and more about amber we can say that here is one of the best beaches in this region. The distance from Kaliningrad to this resort on the highway is approximately 48 kilometers.
Here, of course, the best and very wide sandy beaches, which are much more attractive than in the neighboring resort cities of Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk. Also on the resort there is own modern promenade, the length of which exceeds 2 kilometers. And the beaches here are not only on the seashore, but also on the shores of artificial reservoirs, which were formed on the places of former careers. Be sure to visit the viewing platform of the Primorsky Career - there is a distance from a height of 50 meters to be observed for the extraction of amber. There is also a famous amber pyramid and a sandbox, which is worth searching for amber, and if you suddenly find it, you can pick up with you.
Well, to start an acquaintance with amber best with a visit to the Museum "Amber Castle", which is truly in the old castle, which was previously part of the Palmniken fortress. In this museum, a very diverse collection is represented - one part of it is completely devoted to the history of the village. There are also exhibits that tell about the development of amber production and the traditions of the Local residents. The museum building itself is very often the exhibitions of works of art, concerts and musical festivals. Also, you can buy souvenirs from amber so that they remain in memory of you about visiting this city
Well, then you can immediately go to the amber plant, which was equipped in 1947 on the basis of the former Konigsberg Amber Factory. Today, it is the largest production of amber processing all over the world. You can see what a variety of types and items are produced from amber - paintings, watches, boxes, beads, tights, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, a huge number of souvenirs and any variety of products. A lot of samples of finished products can be seen in a separate room where visitors are allowed.
The seaside quarry along with the observation platform for today's ideas is the most spectacular attraction of Amber. It is here that the extraction of amber is open in an open way. In essence, it is about 90% of the total volume of this product in the world. Amber extract career excavators with a soil rock. Well, then, from here, Amber arrives at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, where his processing actually passes.
Also near the career there is a special photowon, in which you can be photographed in historical costumes - for example, in medieval armor, or in the racs of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, well, the ladies can try medieval outfits. There is also an entertaining scaffold with the galloping and the same sandbox with amanders, where you can find it with the blade. If you wish, the amber can be bought in the store if you do not find it there in the sandbox.
Literally nearby are another very remarkable attraction of the resort - this is an amber pyramid. Judging by the ideal form of its execution, it is quite possible to compare with the Egyptian pyramids, only the size is significantly less (3.3 meters). It is noteworthy that this pyramid is also built on the principle of "golden section". In general, to perform 1700 kilograms of amber. The pyramid has an entrance door and of course the inner room where 12 people can fit. You will find this pyramid next to the observation platform near the career.
The next cultural object, which should be visited in Amber, is the Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. In essence, he is a Kirch built in 1892 with pronounced traits of gothic architecture. Circling was built of figure brick and it looks like this building is very nicely pretty. In the Soviet period, of course, the warehouses were arranged here alternately, the billiard club. And of course during this time, the construction has lost very valuable stained glass windows, an organ and no less expensive exhibits. After 1991, the temple was transferred to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church and is currently fully restored.
We must definitely visit the park that wears the name of Moritz Becker - the famous Yantaro-Industry of the XIX century. Actually, it was thanks to him that the mining and processing of amber in industrial volumes in this place began to develop. The park itself was founded on his own initiative in 1881. Mostly in the park, poplar, elm and linden grow. Some trees have already reached a record age in 200 years. Well, thanks to the fact that trees from different parts of the world regularly arrive here, the park continues to develop and grow. Since the park is located along the sea coast, it has its own special flavor.
Near Anna Mine is a monument to the victims of the Holocaust, which was erected in memory of the incredibly tragic events that occurred during World War II. In January 1945, on the seashore in Palmnischen, about 7,000 Jews were shot from nearby concentration camp Stutthof, and most of them were completely young women. It should be noted that it was actually the latest from the mass executions of Nazi Germany.
Moreover, it is noteworthy because of the rapid onset of the Red Army on Eastern Prussia in the forty-fifth year of prisoners were sent on foot from the concentration campaign, and they passed 52 kilometers of the way to the so-called "death march". The monument was opened in 2011 to the means of the famous Kaliningrad entrepreneur Jew for the nationality of Vladimir Katzman. In fact, the moment is three female hands, referring to heaven and praying for salvation. All of them are made of bright granite and you can notice numbers on them, which were assigned to all prisoners of concentration camps.
The beach and the promenade can certainly be called the most important attractions of Amber. Promenade himself was opened in August 2014, and its construction lasted the whole year, for which the European Union even allocated a grant. It represents 2 kilometer track made on piles and with railings. In order for the design for a long time, it was made from the Siberian larch, since its wood is most resistant to salt, moisture and air.
Promenade is located in parallel coastline about 100 meters from her. Since salty lakes always remain after the extraction of amber in an open way, their surface is mixed with the water of the Baltic Sea and creates an illusion of limitless water stroit. So - from two kilometers, 700 meters of this promenade is located just above such a reservoir.
The beach is also an excellent attraction of amber, since it is covered with a small soft sand, according to which it is very nice to walk. It is considered the widest in the territory of the Kaliningrad region and has a length of about 300 meters. Sometimes on the beach can be found in the sand of amber pieces. The beach is fully equipped with modern sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as cabins for dressing up. In 2016, Amber Beach was awarded the International Honorary Award "Blue Flag". By the way, it was the very first beach in Russia, which was awarded such a high award.