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Image: V. Nevar
pyramid made of 700 kilograms of
amber, which has a positive impact
on human health.
Yantarny village,
bus №120, departure from Severniy
or Yuzhniy bus stations,
t.: +7 (40153) 3–74–44
Casino «Sobranie»
One of the fi ve Russia’s gambling
zones is located in the Kaliningrad
region. It is situated 50 kilometers
away from Kaliningrad near to
Yantarny settlement. In 2017, Casino
«Sobranie» with a hall with slot
machines, poker club, restaurant,
craſt-bar opened on the territory of
the gambling zone.
www.sobranie-casino.com
Bird Ringing Station
«Fringilla»
This fi eld station is a branch of the
fi rst in the world Ornithological
Station founded in Rossitten (now
Rybachy settlement) as early as 1901
by Prof. J. Thienemann. Named
aſter the bird fi nch (Fringilla in Latin),
the station is located on the way of
seasonal migrations of various birds.
In spring and autumn, a multitude
of birds flies over the National Park
«Curonian Spit». They are heading
to the warm lands of the southern
Europe and Africa. During this
period the staff of the station puts
up huge nets for catching feathered
creatures. Today the fi eld station
«Fringilla» is a favorite destination
for tourists travelling around the
Curonian Spit. It provides guided
tours and demonstrates the process
of registering and ringing birds.
Location – 23rd kilometer
of the Curonian Spit
Homlins
Homlins are the new tourist
attraction in Kaliningrad. These are
small figurines of bronze installed
in various places of the city. Their
name derives from the English word
«home». «Grandpa Karl» sitting
on the Honey Bridge on the way
to the Kant's island was the first
one to appear. Locals like to dress
him up according to a season.
They knit scarfs and hats for him.
«Grandma Martha» is installed near
the Museum of Amber. Wearing a
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