Top - 10 attractions of Kaliningrad
kaliningrad It is unique in that it has no borders with other regions of Russia, and its special architecture is the monuments of European antiquity, unique in nature, which we inherited after the Great Patriotic War (formerly the city was called Koenigsberg).
This section will help you navigate what you can see in Kaliningrad, where to go and just enjoy the indescribable surroundings of the port city.
House of council
The house of councils is a kind of symbol of the city and the main long-term construction.
The unfinished, empty building resembles a “buried robot”. Its construction began in 1970, but to this day the future of this building remains unknown, despite the fact that for the 750th anniversary of Kaliningrad was carried out external repairs: it has acquired a more modern look.
Address: 2 Shevchenko Street.
Amber Museum
The Don Tower is a neo-Gothic building that houses a museum opened in 1979. The tower itself was built in 1853 under the direction of the engineering corps of Ernst Ludwig von Astaire.
In the museum you can learn about the origin of amber and its properties, about the art of the 17-18 centuries and amber manufactory, about the Kaliningrad amber plant.
Address: Marshal Vasilevsky Square, 1.
Fish village
The village is located in the central part of the city, and is one of the most visited places, both among tourists and among residents of Kaliningrad. The appearance of the complex is stylized for East Prussia, or rather for the city of Koenigsberg itself.
The brightest part is the embankment, with its restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and under the bridge there is a small square with places for recreation.
Address: 8 October Street.
Kaliningrad Museum of Fine Arts
First opened in 1988, it is the only universal museum in the region, the purpose of which is to present the artistic and visual heritage of Kaliningrad.
You will be able to use educational services: a virtual branch of the Russian Museum, listen to a series of lectures on the history and theory of fine arts, museum and theater and art studios are open for children.
Address: Leninsky Prospect, 83.
Amalienau
One of the prestigious areas of Kaliningrad, which in the 20th century was known for its luxury villas, with the availability of gas, electricity and water supply. Initially, it was built for the rich and wealthy class. Architecture was usually dominated by modernism and neoclassicism.
Today’s Amalienau is a very popular route for tourists, where the atmosphere of pre-war Germany has been preserved to this day.
Attractions worth paying attention to: Villa Honkamp (now kindergarten, Borodinskaya Street) in the neo-Baroque style, Villa Leo, Chapel of St. Adalbert, Villa Winter (Kutuzov Street, 7), Villa Makovsky (the house of the regional administration, Kutuzov Street, 7), Lithuanian Square (the names of the Lithuanian enlightener Ludwigas Reza) and many others.
Address: 32 Kutuzov Street.
Central Park of Culture and Recreation "Youth"
The park used to be called Louisenval (Louisa's Choice), and its history dates back to the late 18th century. Today it is a park named after M.I. Kalinin.
Attractions:
- The Queen Louise Church, where the regional puppet theater is located;
Decorative colonnade – a gazebo dedicated to the same Queen Louise;
The Imperial Hunting House served as a development center for adults and children during the Soviet years. It included a chess club, a sewing studio;
Also in the park there are trees and plants planted in the pre-war years.
The rides:
- The skating rink operates in winter;
In summer you can ride on adult and children's Ferris wheels, on a rail train, visit the rope park;
The cost of attractions starts from 100 rubles.
Address: Victory Avenue, 1.
Koenigsberg Cathedral
(Immanuel Kant Cathedral)
The first mention dates back to 1333, this date is considered to be the "Birthday" of the main cultural attraction of Kaliningrad, and its construction ended in 1380.
Today, the cathedral is the hallmark of the city, but until 1990 it remained in ruins due to the consequences of World War II. Now it is a majestic Gothic building, conveying the spirit of Prussia, and the burial place of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant.
In addition to the rich history, the cathedral is a place of cultural recreation: here you can visit classical music concerts, exhibitions and other events, a museum operates on a permanent basis.
Address: 1 Kant Street.
The Royal Gate
One of the seven gates, built in the mid-18th century, in the presence of King Frederick William IV.
After the Second World War, they were waiting for the same fate: they were badly damaged, but on the anniversary of the city, in 2005 they were restored and acquired their original appearance.
Today they house a branch of the Kaliningrad Museum of the World Ocean, which is dedicated to the diplomatic mission of Peter I, in order to acquaint visitors with the diplomacy of those years.
We will talk about the museum in the next paragraph.
Address: 112 Frunze Street.
Ocean Museum
Large-scale complex dedicated to shipping, history, shipbuilding, navy, marine flora and fauna, geology, ethnography and much more.
Entrance to the embankment is free, but some objects - ships moored to the pier, you can see only for money:
- floating lighthouse "Irbensky" - thanks to it there is a powerful lighting, it has a unique museum with expositions from the history of navigation and lighthouse business;
The research vessel “Vityaz”, which played an important role in the study of the world ocean: it was built in 1939 to transport products from other countries to Germany;
The Depth exposition is a very interesting exhibition that introduces visitors to complex technical structures: devices for studying depths, that is, deep-sea equipment, devices for underwater surveys, etc.
Address: Embankment of Peter the Great, 1.
Kaliningrad Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in Russia, founded in 1896 by German entrepreneur Hermann Klass, inherited by Kaliningrad during the war years.
The number of inhabitants of the zoo is impressive – 893 individuals of 262 species. But here I must say that throughout the existence of the zoo, the number of animals at different times changed due to the tragic hardships of wartime.
Cost: adult ticket - 300 rubles, for children, students and pensioners - 100 rubles. We have tickets.
Address: 26 Mira Avenue.
Author: Ksenia Nosenko
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