Kirchi and castles
Description:
You will learn about the time of the conquest of Prussian lands by the knights of the Teutonic Order. Building castles and churches.
Visit the church of Arnau of the 14th century, where ancient frescoes and the church of Heiligenwald of the 14th century, which was called “Miracle on Pregel”, are preserved.
Waldau Castle of the 13th century is one of the best preserved, where the Valdav Castle Museum operates. Go down to the basements of the castle, learn about the Grand Embassy led by Peter I.
We will visit the city of Guardeisk, which has preserved its ancient buildings and see the castle of Tapiau.
Then we will go to the castle, built on the site of a Prussian fortress in the same 13th century - Shaaken. In the basements where the Museum of the Inquisition is located, you will hear about the medieval order, see the exposition of guns, knightly equipment, and in the yard of the castle you will be offered to shoot with arches. Against the background of the castle walls, you can take atmospheric pictures.
In conclusion, we will visit the former castle stable, where the production of craft cheese is open. Through panoramic windows you will see production and storage. And in the store you can taste and buy not only cheese products, but also products of the Shaakendorf chocolate factory, located nearby.
The price includes:
A tour guide's job on a car.
Tickets to Valdau Castle (100 rubles / person), tickets to Shaaken Castle (320 rubles / person), cheese tasting (350 rubles / person) are paid additionally.