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Wonders of the Amber Coast: Breathtaking Views of the Curonian Spit

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The Kurshskaya Kosa National Park, also known as the Curonian Spit, is the smallest and at the same time one of the most visited national parks in Russia. It is located on the narrow strip of land between the salty Baltic Sea and freshwater Curonian Lagoon in the Kaliningrad region.

The area to which the Curonian Spit belongs is called the "Amber Coast," as fossilized organic gemstones have been excavated there extensively for a long time. The northern boundaries of the park are on the Russian-Lithuanian border, so this UNESCO World Heritage Site is shared by the two countries. Enjoy the stunning pictures in this photo gallery.

© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaThe common reed grass on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in Curonian Spit National Park.
The common reed grass on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in Curonian Spit National Park. - Sputnik International
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The common reed grass on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in Curonian Spit National Park.
© Sputnik / Tatiana Sourenkova / Go to the mediabankThe inhabitants of the nature reserve.
The inhabitants of the nature reserve. - Sputnik International
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The inhabitants of the nature reserve.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaYoung people at a viewing point in Curonian Spit National Park. The observation deck is situated at the highest point of the Bolotnaya dune, or Bruhberg dune, offering a beautiful view of the forest, the sea and the bay.
Young people at a viewing point in Curonian Spit National Park. The observation deck is situated at the highest point of the Bolotnaya dune, or Bruhberg dune, offering a beautiful view of the forest, the sea and the bay. - Sputnik International
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Young people at a viewing point in Curonian Spit National Park. The observation deck is situated at the highest point of the Bolotnaya dune, or Bruhberg dune, offering a beautiful view of the forest, the sea and the bay.
© Sputnik / Igor Zarembo / Go to the mediabankThe Dancing Forest in Curonian Spit National Park.
The Dancing Forest in Curonian Spit National Park. - Sputnik International
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The Dancing Forest in Curonian Spit National Park.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaMuller Height in the national park. It was named after a Konigsberg forester who invented a new way of planting forests to stop the movement of sand dunes.
Muller Height in the national park. It was named after a Konigsberg forester who invented a new way of planting forests to stop the movement of sand dunes. - Sputnik International
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Muller Height in the national park. It was named after a Konigsberg forester who invented a new way of planting forests to stop the movement of sand dunes.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaVisitors walk on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in the Curonian Spit National Park. The national park has 6 hiking trails, so that visitors may discover the wonderful world of the Curonian Spit without inflicting any harm on it.
Visitors walk on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in the Curonian Spit National Park. The national park has 6 hiking trails, so that visitors may discover the wonderful world of the Curonian Spit without inflicting any harm on it. - Sputnik International
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Visitors walk on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon in the Curonian Spit National Park. The national park has 6 hiking trails, so that visitors may discover the wonderful world of the Curonian Spit without inflicting any harm on it.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaA pine in the Curonian Spit National Park.
A pine in the Curonian Spit National Park. - Sputnik International
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A pine in the Curonian Spit National Park.
© Sputnik / Alexander Liskin / Go to the mediabankA wooden sculpture ensemble in the park.
A wooden sculpture ensemble in the park. - Sputnik International
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A wooden sculpture ensemble in the park.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaA view of the Efa Height from an observation point. The highest point of the Orekhovaya dune (55 meters) is named Efa after the forester Franz Wilhelm Efa, whose work has been devoted to the study and consolidation of mobile sands.
A view of the Efa Height from an observation point. The highest point of the Orekhovaya dune (55 meters) is named Efa after the forester Franz Wilhelm Efa, whose work has been devoted to the study and consolidation of mobile sands. - Sputnik International
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A view of the Efa Height from an observation point. The highest point of the Orekhovaya dune (55 meters) is named Efa after the forester Franz Wilhelm Efa, whose work has been devoted to the study and consolidation of mobile sands.
© Flickr / Stefan KrasowskiThe Curonian Spit is considered the largest sand bay-bar in the world.
The Curonian Spit is considered the largest sand bay-bar in the world. - Sputnik International
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The Curonian Spit is considered the largest sand bay-bar in the world.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaAncient trees of Korolevsky Bor, or the Old Royal Forest of the Grenz Forestry, were never cut down or threatened by sand dunes. In the 17th century, the Grenz Forestry was set aside for the royal hunt.
Ancient trees of Korolevsky Bor, or the Old Royal Forest of the Grenz Forestry, were never cut down or threatened by sand dunes. In the 17th century, the Grenz Forestry was set aside for the royal hunt. - Sputnik International
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Ancient trees of Korolevsky Bor, or the Old Royal Forest of the Grenz Forestry, were never cut down or threatened by sand dunes. In the 17th century, the Grenz Forestry was set aside for the royal hunt.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaChaika Lake in the Curonian Spit National Park. It is the largest freshwater lake in the Curonian Spit, which earlier had even a larger area. Unfortunately, in the 19th century, its size decreased when sand from dunes blew into the water.
Chaika Lake in the Curonian Spit National Park. It is the largest freshwater lake in the Curonian Spit, which earlier had even a larger area. Unfortunately, in the 19th century, its size decreased when sand from dunes blew into the water. - Sputnik International
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Chaika Lake in the Curonian Spit National Park. It is the largest freshwater lake in the Curonian Spit, which earlier had even a larger area. Unfortunately, in the 19th century, its size decreased when sand from dunes blew into the water.
© Flickr / Ian BrittonOld fishing boat near Preilan on the Curonian Spit.
Old fishing boat near Preilan on the Curonian Spit. - Sputnik International
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Old fishing boat near Preilan on the Curonian Spit.
© Sputnik / Audrius / Go to the mediabankSand dunes of the Curonian Spit are among the highest in Europe.
Sand dunes of the Curonian Spit are among the highest in Europe. - Sputnik International
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Sand dunes of the Curonian Spit are among the highest in Europe.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaVisitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the island to enjoy its unique nature.
Visitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the island to enjoy its unique nature. - Sputnik International
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Visitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the island to enjoy its unique nature.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaA view of the Efa Height from an observation point.
A view of the Efa Height from an observation point. - Sputnik International
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A view of the Efa Height from an observation point.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaTrees in the Curonian Spit National Park.
Trees in the Curonian Spit National Park. - Sputnik International
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Trees in the Curonian Spit National Park.
© Sputnik / Evgenya NovozheninaVisitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park.
Visitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park. - Sputnik International
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Visitors walk in the Curonian Spit National Park.
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