Arch Kalimbeta, Henichesk

In the center Genichesk is a local landmark, which is considered to be a symbol of the city - Arch Kalimbetov. The monument dates back to the history of 1909.

At the time, he lived in the town of a rich merchant of Greek origin Roman Kalimbetov. He owned several apartment houses in Genichesk. The strangeness of a merchant in the city is still legendary. They say he was dressed like a beggar, he was herding sheep, but the money in the banks carried sacks.

Arch, which kept the initials of family Kalimbetov leads to a former coaching inn with an old two-storey building. These buildings - all that`s left from the possession of a wealthy merchant. On the first floor restaurant, where visitors leisurely dined and drank tea while admiring the wonderful view of the Sea of ​​Azov.

Not so long ago the arch Kalimbetov restored. Local residents say that after that she has changed a lot.