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The Strovny (“Alignment”) Lighthouse is located in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Its official name is Створный маяк (Strovny Mayak), and its coordinates are 44°34′28.38″ N, 38°04′05.46″ E.

Construction and History

The construction era of the lighthouse is not definitively recorded, but it is likely that it was built during the Soviet-period harbor upgrades in the 1950s-1970s. The lighthouse has almost certainly been automated and unmanned since its construction.

Architecture and Materials

The Strovny Lighthouse is a three-level masonry tower standing at the eastern end of Gelendzhik's main promenade overlooking the Black Sea bay. It likely features a square footprint with a building height of 3 levels, made from materials such as reinforced concrete or brick, finished with white paint.

Light and Navigation

The Strovny Lighthouse is a major navigational light, recorded in marine charts as “seamark:type=light_major.” Its purpose is to mark the alignment (“range”) to guide vessels safely into Gelendzhik Bay. The characteristics of its light, focal height, and range are not publicly documented.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is located on public land along Gelendzhik's seafront. Visitors can approach the base but cannot enter the tower interior. To reach the lighthouse, follow Lermontov Boulevard eastward to Mayachnaya Ulitsa, where a paved pedestrian walkway runs directly alongside the structure. Nearby facilities include beachfront cafés, a children's playground, and the Gelendzhik Embankment.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the seaward side, the lighthouse offers panoramic views of Gelendzhik Bay and the central beach. The tower is also a popular subject for amateur photographers at sunrise and sunset, framed by palm trees and the promenade's ornamental lighting.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The lighthouse is sometimes referred to as “the eye watching the bay” in local folklore, but specific anecdotes tied to this structure are not recorded.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority of the lighthouse is the Russian Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport (Rosmorrechflot) or its regional harbor authority. The lighthouse has no heritage-status listing (regional or federal).

Further Information

For further information, visit OpenStreetMap Way 105872968, Wikidata Q26257038, Gelendzhik city tourism portal (in Russian).