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Kaliningrad is a city with a difficult fate and an interesting history<\/a>, with a German past and a Russian present. Absorbing the memories of different eras and experiencing the reign of different dynasties and countries, the city has turned into a beautiful original city. The atmosphere of comfort and good nature, friendly residents, interesting museums and events attract thousands of new tour<\/a>ists every year, and those who have been here are invited to return again. Let's talk about the most interesting sights<\/a> of Kaliningrad.<\/p>\n

Museum<\/a> of the World Ocean<\/h2>\n

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This is the first Russian marine museum. Its purpose is to address<\/a> the following questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Formation of the modern idea of \u200b\u200bthe existence of the World Ocean. The role of Russia in his research<\/li>\n
  2. Study of maritime history, culture of the Baltic<\/li>\n
  3. Preservation of the historical significance of the development<\/a> of shipping in Russia<\/li>\n
  4. Development of the aquarium business of the seas, monitoring of the surrounding water expanses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are several scientific laboratories, conferences, symposiums and exhibitions are held. Of great interest are the real ships of the past, exhibited in the harbor. Here you can visit the famous ships “Vityaz”, “Cosmonaut Viktor Patsaev”, who served in space research in the USSR. Icebreaker “Krasin”, the first models of submarines, old anchors, guns.<\/p>\n

    Organized interesting expositions dedicated to the flora, fauna of the seas, hydrology, geology of the oceans. The collections “Pearls of the Sea”, “Coral Gardens” contain about 6 thousand shells of various mollusks, over 300 samples of corals. Rare tropical species of fish swim in the aquariums of the museum. The collection of samples of paleontology and geology contains elements from different continents, giving an idea of \u200b\u200bthe structure of the seabed and coasts.<\/p>\n

    The museum is constantly expanding, supplemented by new expositions, modern buildings.<\/p>\n

    Amber Museum<\/h2>\n

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    Dedicated to only one “sun stone” – the only one of its kind in the country. The collection contains more than 16,000 exhibits. The largest of them weighs over 4 kilograms. The expositions of the natural science department offer to enjoy collections of amber of different colors, sizes and transparency. The cultural and historical department presents house<\/a>hold items and jewelry made of amber from different historical eras.<\/p>\n

    Incredibly beautiful products using this mineral will not leave anyone indifferent! A separate exposition is dedicated to the K\u00f6nsingsberg Amber Manufactory. The exhibition “Amber House” introduces visitors to the works of contemporary masters. The museum is actively involved in cultural and social life – it hosts “Alatyr” – a biennale of author's products from amber, a jewelry art competition. It is located in the building of the Fortress Tower, built in the middle of the 19th century and which is a monument of the Second World War.<\/p>\n

    Dugout bunker Otto Lyash<\/h2>\n

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    Also known as “Lash's bunker” or Bunker, it is a bomb shelter. It was built in the 2nd World War for the head of the defense of the city, Otto von Lyash. The exposition of the museum introduces the history of military operations during the capture of the fortress city by the troops of the USSR during the war, the interior of the office of General Lyash and Chief of Staff Suskind-Schwendi is also presented. There is a myth that Hitler issued a decree to forge the gate that previously closed the entrance to the bomb shelter (now a museum exhibit) to protect against the magic of this headquarters. Excursions<\/a> are conducted in 2 languages \u200b\u200b- Russian. and German.<\/p>\n

    royal gate<\/h2>\n

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    One of the 7 surviving city gates. The first ones were built in 1843. This version of the neo-Gothic gate was built in the 19th century. on the site of the Gumbinnen Gate. Here you can see portraits of the Prussian Duke Albrecht I, King Ottakar II of the Czech Republic and King Frederick I of Prussia, as well as the coats of arms of some houses and lands. Since 2005, there has been a branch of the Museum of the World Ocean – the “Great Embassy”. The expositions are devoted to the history of the fortress city of K\u00f6nigsberg, including visits to it by prominent people.<\/p>\n

    Church of the Holy Family<\/h2>\n

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    It was erected at the beginning 20th century neo-Gothic architectural style. Sometimes she was also called Katerinen Kirche, because. nearby was St. Catherine's Hospital. It is noteworthy that a memorial service was never held in this temple – only rites and baptisms and weddings (since its creator, the German architect Friedrich Heitman, believed that it should become a “family home”).<\/p>\n

    Eight boys who enrolled on the eve of the war in the class of playing the organ never started classes – they all became soldiers and died in the war. Fortunately, being in a densely built residential area, the church was not badly damaged during the war. In the post-war period, it was used as a warehouse, then it was restored and now it is a concert hall of the Kaliningrad Philharmonic. V. Svetlanova.<\/p>\n

    An organ is installed in the hall, the design of which allows performing the most complex organ music. The Church of the Holy Family annually hosts an international organ music festival. Concerts of various musical directions are constantly held.<\/p>\n

    Koenigsberg Castle<\/h2>\n

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    K\u00f6nigsberg Castle (other names: Order Castle, Royal Castle) is a castle built in the middle of the 13th century under the Czech king. During its existence, the castle was the residence of the Teutonic Order, later – the Duke of Prussia, then became the place of coronations of the kings of Prussia. Before the war, public and administrative institutions were located within the walls of the castle. During the assault on the city, the castle was destroyed by Anglo-American aircraft.<\/p>\n

    In 1967, by decision of the USSR government, the ruins were blown up, and the Central Square was organized at the site of the castle. K\u00f6nigsberg Castle is the last location<\/a> of the world-famous masterpiece – the amber room, which disappeared after the war and has not yet been found. After the war, with the financial assistance of Germany, a museum was organized dedicated to the excavations of the ruins of the castle. Unfortunately, the work was suspended, although the site was still opened.<\/p>\n

    In 2015, a decision was made to restore the East and West Wings. In 2016, excavations of foundations and preserved cellars began. During the tour on the observation deck, you can get acquainted with the history of the construction and destruction of the castle, the history of the city as a whole. Knightly tournaments and folklore festivals of craftsmen are often held here.<\/p>\n

    Cathedral<\/h2>\n

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    The Cathedral is another decoration of the city. The beginning of construction dates back to the 14th century. Initially designed as a defensive structure, burning down in a wooden form, being destroyed during the 2nd World War, but still rebuilt each time under the influence of different eras and architectural trends, the cathedral has undergone many alterations. The master of the Teutonic Order, Duke Albrecht of Brandeburg, was buried here. Since the 16th century, professors of the K\u00f6nigsberg University have been buried in the gallery on the north side of the cathedral choir.<\/p>\n

    The last person to receive such a high honor was Immanuel Kant in 1804. Now Protestant and Orthodox chapels peacefully coexist in the building of the cathedral. The museum in the tower part is dedicated to the history of the cathedral, the history of the island<\/a> of Kneiphof and Immanuel Kant. The clock on the cathedral tower, despite its age, is the most accurate, even connected to satellite communications.<\/p>\n

    Historical and Art Museum<\/h2>\n

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    In 1990, the museums<\/a> “KP 43 Army”, “Museum of K. Donelaitis”, “Blindage” and “Sculpture Park” became branches of the “Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Art”. in 1912) was held in 1991. Today you can see collections of archeology, rare books and historical documents, sculpture, painting, graphics, arts and crafts, weapons, numismatic collections, amber products.<\/p>\n

    This museum is the main cultural and historical center of the region. Permanent and temporary exhibitions, cultural events<\/a>, master classes, quests – the life of the museum is constantly in full swing.<\/p>\n

    Zoo<\/h2>\n

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    One of the oldest in Russia. More than 2 thousand animals live on its territory. The zoo opened its doors to visitors back in 1896 after an industrial exhibition, the pavilions of which served as the first home for the inhabitants of the zoo. In 1912, the first in Germany (namely, Koenigsberg was part of this country at that time) Prussian Ethnographic Museum was created on its territory.<\/p>\n

    The zoo experienced a second birth after the 1st. During World War II, battles were fought on the territory of the zoo. Only four animals survived: a donkey, a fallow deer, a badger and a hippopotamus, which was wounded 7 times, but still survived.<\/p>\n

    Today the zoo is a living monument of history, a great place to relax. The zoo has animals from all over the world. In addition, several historical buildings have been preserved. In the center of the park there is a beautiful fountain (its jets hit a height of 18 meters). The zoo regularly organizes cultural events for citizens, holidays<\/a> for children. Here you can celebrate your birthday. The zoo also has a house for contact animals.<\/p>\n

    Art Museum<\/h2>\n

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    It was created in 1988. During its relatively short period of existence, it managed to acquire a unique collection of works of art. The collection includes about 14,000 works, representing expositions of paintings, facsimiles, drawings, sculptures, handicrafts, history and culture of East Prussia. At the moment, this is the only one. museum in the region.<\/p>\n

    In addition, it is here that the largest collection of works by the famous avant-garde artist Eliy Belyutin is stored. In the “Realisms of the 20th century” section, you can get acquainted with the art of the socialist<\/a> era at the end of the last millennium. Each year, the gallery organizes up to 50 temporary exhibitions, including from the Russian Museum and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, from the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, from the K\u00e4the Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, from the Goethe Institute and from many other museums.<\/p>\n

    Pedagogical activity is also actively carried out in the gallery – art studios, lecture halls are organized. The gallery is the main organizer of the Kaliningrad-K\u00f6nigsberg Biennale of Baltic Sea Graphic Arts, one of the main cultural events in the region.<\/p>\n

    Sackheim Gate<\/h2>\n

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    One of the seven city gates of the city – the Sackheim Gate – now – the art space “Gate”. The name comes from a small Prussian town that was once located on this site – Sackheim (translation – porter of bags). The first wooden gates were built on the site of the current ones in the 12th century. The modern version was built in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

    The inner portal of the gate is decorated with crabs and a crucifer. On the sides of the main passage there are 2 towers with narrow lancet windows, from above they are covered with decorative crowns. Previously used as a checkpoint to the city. In the evening they were closed and a guard was organized in front of them. It was possible to get into the city only from dawn to dusk. At night, an exception was made only for priests and doctors. During the war they functioned as a warehouse.<\/p>\n

    Later, a gym, a hardware store, a discotheque, and a newspaper office were located here. Today, as part of the art platform, there is a gallery of contemporary young art, the Khleb i Turka coffee shop, a co-working space and a workshop. Every 2 weeks, exhibitions of contemporary art by local authors are held, interregional and international exhibitions are organized. Lectures, film festivals, master classes, and conferences are also held.<\/p>\n

    Brandenburg Gate<\/h2>\n

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    The only ones in the city that still perform their original function. The gate got its name from the small settlement of Brandeburg on the Frisching River – an order fortress. Now it is the village of Ushakovo. Built in stone by order of King Frederick II on the site of wooden gates, they were rebuilt and restored several times. They have two lanes. In their architecture, even more than in the other gates of the city, Gothic motifs stand out.<\/p>\n

    The portraits depict General Hermann von Boyen and Ernst von Astora. During the war, the casemates of the gate were the place of concentration<\/a> of guides and attacking groups. Like many other gates in the city, after the war it was used as a warehouse. For some time there was a beer bar “At the Gates”. Since 1960 are an object of cultural heritage of the city.<\/p>\n

    Cathedral of Christ the Savior<\/h2>\n

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    For a long time, the services of the Orthodox Church were held in the buildings of German places of worship. The construction of a new Temple designed by the architect Kopylov began in the 1990s. On April 30, 1995, on the day of the 10th anniversary of the life of Orthodoxy in the land of Kaliningrad, he began his activities. The architecture is based on the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating an ensemble similar to Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. The golden sheen of the five domes of the white stone Temple is similar to the Pskov Kremlin.<\/p>\n

    The domes of the cathedral are helmet-shaped, like those of ancient Byzantine temples. There are 13 domes of different sizes on the belfry of the church. The total height is 69 m. The upper church (accommodates 3,000 parishioners) is dedicated to the Nativity of Christ. The lower temple is located on the ground floor. It was erected in honor of the miraculous image of Christ and is designed for 200 people and is considered a temple, a monument of military prowess to the soldiers of Russia who died in the Seven Years' War. The ensemble includes a parochial school and a refectory.<\/p>\n

    Holy Cross Cathedral<\/h2>\n

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    One of the last pre-war monuments from Lutheran architecture, erected in 1933. The architecture of the building corresponds to the Art Nouveau style with Gothic elements. Previously, the church was called the Church of the Cross (Kreuzkirchen). The central facade of a strict, slightly gloomy building is decorated with a mosaic depicting a Protestant cross, a wind rose, an ornament with lilies of the ruling Bourbons. During the last world war, one of the towers of the church completely burned down.<\/p>\n

    The restoration of the church began in the 90s of the last century. Kirkha was the main Cathedral of the Orthodox Church until the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The original interior decoration of the church has not been preserved. Now its interior is decorated according to the requirements of the traditions of Orthodoxy. The unusually beautiful iconostasis, trimmed with amber, is considered the main decoration of the new church.<\/p>\n

    Research vessel “Vityaz”<\/h2>\n

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    The famous ship was the flagship of the fleet of ships for expeditions to the USSR. Starting from 1949 and until 1979, scientists from the Academy of Sciences made 69 flights on it. In total, the ship conquered 800,000 miles of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It made a great contribution to the biological research of the depths of the underwater world.<\/p>\n

    During the expeditions, 1176 unexplored species of plants and animals were discovered on the ship. All voyages of the ship were thematic in nature (geological-physical, geological, hydrological). The first voyage of the ship took place in the Black Sea. For many years it was assigned to Vladivostok, making voyages in the northern seas of Russia.<\/p>\n

    Many “white spots” of the relief of the Pacific and Indian Oceans were discovered and explored. The world map<\/a> shows the coordinates of the Kuril Kamchatka Trench, the Deryugin and Tiiro depressions, the Shatsky and Obruchev uplands, the East Indian Ridge. Ridges Lanka, “Vityaz”, Shchirshov, Bogorov, Shokalsky. Now the ship “Vityaz” is considered the main exhibit of the Museum of the World Ocean.<\/p>\n

    In the restored rooms (including the captain's cabin, mess room) there are interesting exhibitions dedicated to the history of discoveries related to navigation.<\/p>\n

    Wrangel Tower<\/h2>\n

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    Kaliningrad appeared in 1255 and has always played the role of a fortress city. The rulers of all centuries paid special attention to the defensive structures of the city. They were constantly modernized, the system of pillboxes and towers changed. The territory protected by the walls of fortifications increased. The three-story, massive Wrangel Tower was built between 1843 and 1853. The thickness of the outer walls made of clinker bricks is 1.35m. The base of the tower has a diameter of 34 m. The height of the tower is 12 m.<\/p>\n

    It is surrounded by a water moat. There were firearms in 42 casemates, 30 turrets of the fortification. Now the building has been restored, it houses cafes, souvenir shops, exhibition halls. Here you can hear about the life of the legendary Wrangel, after whom the tower is named. Near the eastern rampart of the fortification is the famous sculpture “German Michel”. The tall bronze sculpture is considered a symbol of the national hero of German fairy tales.<\/p>\n

    fish village<\/h2>\n

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    The “Fish Village” ensemble was built on the site of the old fish market and is considered the “pearl of the city”. Its infrastructure includes interesting places<\/a> of the whole quarter of the city: the view tower “Mayak”, the sports club “Rowing Club”. Shopping complex “Pregolsky Passage”, hotel “Suvorov”, towers, old quarters. In souvenir shops, one can buy original products from amber mined in the region. Information Center “Fish Village” has an office where interesting offers of business tours are offered.<\/p>\n

    As in the old days, in this quarter, among the buildings stylized as the architectural style of old Germany, there is a brisk trade, a cheerful life. You can always take part in a walk along the Pregolya River from the “River Station” of the Fish Village. And look at the landmark, the city from the places of ancient fishermen living in these places. There is a landmark between Oktyabrskaya Street and the Pregolya River.<\/p>\n

    Amalienau District<\/h2>\n

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    The ancient historical center of the city was almost completely destroyed during the war. Separate houses, cathedrals, city gates have been preserved. Among these attractions<\/a> is the Amalienau area, which was built up with villas<\/a> for the rich according to an approved project, with special requirements. All villas must be two-storey (no more) located at a distance of 30 m from each other. They were built according to a specific project and decorated with original elements of exterior decoration.<\/p>\n

    The first three-storey villa appeared here in 1930. In the area, named after a rich noble estate, there are the following attractions: squares in honor of Queen Louise, Stars, King Friedrich Wilhelm Street. Kirkhi, puppet theatre, Twins pond, Interesting places are located in the central area of \u200b\u200bthe city between Victory Avenue, Lesoparkovaya, Yanalova, Krasnaya streets.<\/p>\n

    Monument to Baron Munchausen<\/h2>\n

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    Of the numerous monuments of the city, this one is considered the most cheerful, beloved by residents and guests. It was installed in 2005 in the Central Park of the city on the initiative of a public organization called “Grandchildren of Munchausen”. The sculpture was donated in honor of the 750th anniversary of Kaliningrad by the administration of the German city of Bodenwerder.<\/p>\n

    It was the birthplace of the famous baron, who was twice in K\u00f6ningsberg. As conceived by the architect, the sculpture is a steel wall with the figure of a baron flying on a balloon. The historical connection between the two cities is emphasized by the engraved names: Kaliningrad and Keningsberg on both sides of the pedestal. This is the first monument erected in honor of the German hero after the transfer<\/a> of the city to Russia. A sculpture was installed on Victory Square, 1 next to the church of Queen Louise.<\/p>\n

    Sculpture “Fighting Bison”<\/h2>\n

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    German animal sculptor August Gaul created a sculpture for installation on Hufen Alley in front of the land court house. At the same time, one bison symbolized the prosecutor, the other – the defender. She is sometimes referred to as “Prosecutor and Defender”. By the way, it was originally planned to install the sculpture on the territory of the archbishop's castle, but then it was donated to K\u00f6nigsberg to equip the fountain and installed in 1912. Now the courthouse houses a technical university.<\/p>\n

    The appearance of a large number of young people next to the sculpture changed the atmosphere around it. A fountain works here, a summer cafe “At the Bykovs” appeared near the square, youth concerts began to sound, funny traditions appeared in the form of coloring the spicy places of the bulls with red paint before the Easter holidays. The attraction is located on Mira Avenue.<\/p>\n

    Curonian Spit<\/h2>\n

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    The unique nature reserve is located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Klaipeda Strait, which connects the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. In historical sources, the Curonian Spit called Nestland (Country of Nests) is mentioned from the period of 1258, when Curonians lived here. During the reign of the Germans, the sandbar was called Kurishe-Nerung. Now (since 1947) territorially part of the Curonian Spit belongs to the Kaliningrad region of Russia, part to Lithuania.<\/p>\n

    The length of the strip of land is 98 km. The width of the widest section is 3.8 km, the narrowest is only 400 m. About half of the length of the spit belongs to Russia. After the border strip (2 km long) begins the territory of Lithuania. On Russian territory there is the “Curonian Spit Park”, formed in 1987, and several settlements (for example, the village of Rybachy with a population of 1556 people). On the Lithuanian side, the largest settlement is Nida, and natural attractions are united by the protected zone of the National Park<\/a>, created in 1991.<\/p>\n

    A visit to one of the wonders of nature immerses one in the atmosphere of music created by beautiful sand dunes. An extraordinary plant world, a talkative bird colony and fairy tales created here by the great German storyteller Hoffmann. You can come to the spit by ferry, bus alone or together with numerous excursions.<\/p>\n

    Submarine Museum “B-413”<\/h2>\n

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    Huge underwater submarines, built using the latest technical technologies, solve important tasks of protecting the borders of any state. Only specialists can assess their complexity and power. Ordinary people can touch the secrets of the country's military past by visiting the unique submarine B-413, created in 1968 according to project 641.<\/p>\n

    She served in combat service from 1969 to 1990 as part of the Northern Fleet. Here she won first place in mine installations, was awarded the “Excellent Ship” badge. The uniqueness of the vessel lies in the preservation of its original appearance. This is a diesel-electric version (now nuclear submarines plow the seas and oceans) 91 m long, 8.5 m wide with several compartments and a preserved periscope.<\/p>\n

    The ship could dive to a depth of 400 m. The sailing time was up to 80 days. Visitors can see the main accessories of the boat, instruments, weapons. Take part in a role-playing game (up to 15 people at the same time), becoming acting members of the crew. There is a boat at the pier of the Museum of the World Ocean.<\/p>\n

    Botanical Garden of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University<\/h2>\n

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    On the territory of the old Koningsber gardening there is an interesting fund of the Botanical Garden, which has become the educational base for botany, ecology of the Immanuel Kant University. The modern Botanical Garden covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 13 hectares and contains 2,500 plant species. On the territory there is a pond, greenhouses, 6 greenhouses, a nursery for growing woody plants. Among them are 30 species of protected plants. These are berry yew, junipers, black pine, fruit wing lapin, swamp cypress, etc. The garden has a rose garden and a place for growing 50 varieties of daylilies and other flower crops.<\/p>\n

    The founder of the garden (1904) is the German professor Paul Kayuer, who gathered here the first collections of winter-hardy plants, representatives of the tropics, subtropics and built the first greenhouses. The years of the scientist's life are written on a granite boulder in the garden. Among the collections of the garden there are many plants listed in the Red Books of Russia, the Baltic countries. The Botanical Garden is located in the area of \u200b\u200bLesnaya and Molodezhnaya streets.<\/p>\n

    central park<\/h2>\n

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    The formation of the park began in 1786 at the request of Immanuel Kant's friend Burgomaster Theodor Gottlieb von Gippel on the territory of his own estate. In the period 1808 = 1901, the beautiful green area was considered the summer residence of the King of Prussia. In memory of Queen Louise, who loved the park, a church was erected, which now houses a puppet theater. In 1914 the park was transferred to the city. Now the park with an area of \u200b\u200b47 hectares includes the pre-war zone of Louisanval and the third Aldstadt cemetery.<\/p>\n

    Since 2007, it has received the status of the city's cultural heritage. Some of the sights of the city are located in the park. Among them are monuments to Baron Munchausen, Vladimir Vysotsky, the gazebo of Queen Louise. Two fountains were built (one of them, “The Cracker” was created according to the type of Peterhof fountains), the singing stage was restored.<\/p>\n

    For vacationers in the park, there are numerous cafes, attractions, playgrounds, trampolines, a Ferris wheel, and a track for year-round tubing.<\/p>\n

    Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theater<\/h2>\n

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    The first performance of the Drama Theater was the premiere of Simonov's “A Guy from Our City” in the year of its opening in 1947. The first troupe of the theater was formed from GITIS graduates, the class of I.M. Raevsky. The new building of the Drama Theater was erected according to the project of P. V. Kukhtenkov in 1960 and was opened with the performance “Boundless Distances” by Virta. The theater was included in the list of leading institutions in Russia promoting its cultural traditions.<\/p>\n

    In the first decade of this century, the director of the theater was the People's Artist M. A. Sales. Some productions created under his direction are still going on. For example, “Guilty Without Guilt”, “Vassa Zheleznova”, “Trees Die Standing”, “Lord Fauntleroy”. The last performance was the winner of the 2010 National Prize in the field of art for children “Harlequin”.<\/p>\n

    In October 2010, M.A. became the artistic director of the theater. Andreev. The theatre's productions, many of which have become iconic, are popular with residents and visitors of the city.<\/p>\n

    The building of the K\u00f6nigsberg stock exchange<\/h2>\n

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    Most recently, the Museum of Fine Arts was located in the new building of the exchange at 83 Leninsky Prospekt. It is located on the banks of the Pregol not far from the Trestle Bridge. Since 1960, it has had the status of an architectural monument of Russia. Historically, this is not the first stock exchange building. The city's first exchange was on the opposite side, built of wood in 1623. On the site of the old building, a new, stone building was built in 1798. It burned down two years later. The third building was erected in 1801. In 1875, it was completely demolished due to the need to widen the adjacent street.<\/p>\n

    The last version of the stock exchange building was built according to the project of the architect Muller. It was badly damaged during the war years and stood in ruins for almost two decades. Used only as live scenery in filming. The reconstruction of the building was carried out in full preservation of the style (Italian Neo-Renaissance). It retained two large halls, a covered gallery overlooking the river.<\/p>\n

    Initially, the Palace of Culture of Sailors was located here, numerous circles for young people, a literary theater worked. Now it is planned to create a single Museum Quarter in the city, which will include the building of the Koenigsberg Stock Exchange, the symbol of which is the famous lions – shield holders.<\/p>\n

    Fort No. 5 – King Friedrich Wilhelm III<\/h2>\n

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    The city of K\u00f6nigsberg began its history in 1255 as a fortress of the Teutonic Order of the Crusaders. Until 1721, only the castle on the Pregel River was called that. Later, small settlements of Kneiphof, Lebenicht, Alstadt moved to its territory. They had to be guarded, protected from numerous enemies. Therefore, fortifications and forts were built on all sides of the city throughout its history.<\/p>\n

    The fortification, named after the king of Prussia, who led the country during the war with Napoleon, protected the city from the side of the road to Pillau. One of the 12 forts located along the perimeter of the ring road, Fort No. 5 was built at the end of the 19th century and entered the ring, called the “K\u00f6nigsberg Night Featherbed”.<\/p>\n

    A hexagonal building made of red brick, concrete, surrounded by water, an earthen rampart with trenches, firing positions and having walls up to 5 m thick. A war memorial in honor of the Soviet soldiers who died during the assault was equipped on the territory of the fort. 15 names of the Heroes of the Soviet Union are written on the memorial stone. Of interest is the open exposition of the historical and art museum. It includes guns, anti-aircraft guns, the famous “Katyusha”, depth charges.<\/p>\n

    Friedland Gate<\/h2>\n

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    One of the gates leading to Koenigsberg in the direction of the ancient city of Friedland (now Pravdinsk) was the last to be built in 1862. It is assumed that the author of the Neo-Gothic architectural structure was Friedrich St\u00fcler. From the side of the city, six parts (five buttresses) are marked on the facade.<\/p>\n

    One can see pointed decorative towers with battlements, two passages, a rhombic ornament “Threads” in the form of a grid of bricks of different colors, lancet arches, perspective portals. At the beginning of the 20th century, the lost sculptures of the facade were restored: Feuchtwangen (the founder of the castle in the city of Malbork), Zollern. On the outer side of the gate there is a guardhouse.<\/p>\n

    Like all other gates, they were of great military importance, which gradually disappeared after the war and the redevelopment of Kaliningrad (expanding the streets, moving them to another place). On the preserved paving stones, you can go to an interesting museum, now located in the Friedland Gate.<\/p>\n

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