Sightseeing tour of the city of Baltiysk

Baltiysk, until 1946, the German Pillau. During its existence, the city several times came under the control of various states. The history of Baltiysk originates in the XIII century - the first mention of settlements Fishermen, Vogram village. In 1363, the first mention of The settlement "Pil", from the Prussian "pilis" - a fortress. Now This settlement is known as Old Pillau. Old Pillau was divided into Two parts: Big Pillau and, closer to the sea, Small Pillau. Towards rapid development The fortress was hit by a storm on September 10, 1510. As a result of this storm The Frisch Gaff Strait was formed, which still separates the Baltic Sea. braid mainland. The strait became navigable, and Pillau began to grow, becoming a large transport hub. In the XVII century, as a result of the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629, the settlement was occupied. Swedish army. 6 July 1626 King Gustav of Sweden Adolf II landed at Pillau from the sea and entered the city. Pillau was captured in three hours. Swedes One of the main attractions of modern Baltic - star-shaped pentagonal fortress Citadel Pillau, preserved to this day. In 1635, after the Armistice. Sweden with the Commonwealth of Poland and Prussia, this fortress, then still unfinished, was bought out. residents of the city for 10 thousand thalers, and a year later in Pillau entered Brandenburg troops. In 1697 in Pillau in the framework of the Great embassy Tsar of Russia Peter I. 1813 Pillau was liberated by Russian troops from French troops. In 1816, Pillau was built a new lighthouse, and in 1871 was held A complete reconstruction of the fortress. On November 15, 1901 it was opened. The navigable Koenigsberg Canal. At the end of the Great Patriotic War there were fierce battles in the city. In storming Pillau 11th Guards Army of Colonel-General Galitsky participated, April 25, 1945 the city was liberated from German forces, on 27 November 1946, Pillau The name is Baltiysk.

Meeting (station, airport, hotel), travel to the place of the excursion, walking walk with sightseeing and guide story, delivery to hotels (train station, airport).