Castles and fortresses in Kaliningrad surroundings

Q: What historical places of Kaliningrad should a lover of medieval architecture visit?

The Church of the Sagrada Familia, built in 1907 by architect Friedrich Heitmann in the neo-Gothic style, now serves as a concert hall. The Brandenburg Gate of 1657 retains the original Gothic portals and sculptural decorations. The ruins of the Royal Castle of the thirteenth century include fragments of the Order of the Teutonic Order.

Q: Where to go in Kaliningrad with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The Kaliningrad Zoo, founded in 1896 by German entrepreneur Hermann Klaass, contains rare species of animals. The Marzipan Museum at the Brandenburg Gate reveals the history of this traditional Königsberg delicacy. Children's Museum "Moon" offers interactive exhibitions on physics and natural phenomena.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Kaliningrad: the best photo zones?

The high bridge across Pregola XIX century creates picturesque views of the river and ancient warehouses. The viewing platform at the Don Tower opens panoramas of the Upper Lake and the Amalienau quarters. The frescoes on the facades of houses in the Rosgarten district depict scenes from the history of East Prussia.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Kaliningrad?

The dungeons of the Royal Castle allegedly store the Amber Room, which disappeared in 1945. The legend of the Prussian Cat tells of a ghost guarding the basements of old German houses. In Fort 5, King Frederick William III, the locals hear the footsteps of an invisible sentryman.

Q: What little-known sights of Kaliningrad are worth seeing?

The 1901 Queen Louise Church combines neo-Romanesque style with modern elements. Fort 3 King Frederick Wilhelm I has preserved a unique ventilation system of the XIX century. The High Bridge Keeper’s House is a rare example of brick Gothic with original dragon-shaped gutters.

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The Crown Prince Bastion

The four-storey bastion "Kronprinz" was built in the early 19th century, especially for military barracks. A feature of the bastio …

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Fort No. 5 King Frederick-Wilhelm III

Fort 5 Museum "King Frederick-Wilhelm III" is located in Kaliningrad. It is a historical monument and war memorial, erected in the …

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Amber Castle Museum

This museum is a very interesting place. It has several halls with various thematic exhibitions. On the basis of the museum the …

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Sightseeing tour from Koenigsberg to Kaliningrad

In the sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad, you will see completely different areas of the city, learn how the fortress city turned in …

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Ancient forts of Kaliningrad

Königsberg began with a castle for protection from the rebels and quickly turned into a fortress city, becoming more powerful ever …

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Curonian spit

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Anna Kuptsova

Kaliningrad

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Visinger Irina

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We offer both group and individual excursions on excellent air-conditioned transport (car, minibus), which will make you …

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aliningrad-Svetlogorsk-Baltiysk-Bagrationovsk-Pravdinsk It is here, in the Kaliningrad region, on the site of the ancient Koeni …

Tour "Charm of the Baltic" November-March

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Tour "In the West of Russia" November-March

Day 1, Friday Arrival in the Kaliningrad region. Transfer to the hotel at will for an additional fee. Check in at the hotel aft …

To the westernmost shores

1 day. Sightseeing tour of Kaliningrad Arrival in the Kaliningrad region. If desired, transfer to the hotel for an additional fe …

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Castles and fortresses in Kaliningrad surroundings

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