Tourist Attractions in Kaliningrad, Russia
Amber Museum
Amber is produced in significant quantities in and around the city of Kaliningrad. Within the confines of the old city walls is where you’ll find the Amber Museum, which is housed in a fortress. Amber artefacts and specimens from all over the world may be found in the museum’s impressive collection. In addition, the museum is an excellent location to learn about the history of amber mining as well as the processes that were used. The museum is spread over three levels and has a total of 28 halls in addition to five exhibit areas. Amber’s production in Kaliningrad, as well as its qualities, history, and applications, are all covered in depth across the next five parts of this article. In this museum, visitors can also see exhibitions about the Kaliningrad Amber Plant and amber artwork created by a variety of different artists.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The construction of Kaliningrad’s biggest church, which can be found adjacent to the Ploshchad Pobedy Square, began in the early 19th century. It was constructed by Tsar Alexander I, and it is devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ as the Savior. In certain circles, it is sometimes referred to as the Russian Orthodox Church. Originally, this church was designed and constructed in a neoclassical architectural style. However, later on, the Tsar chose a new architect to redesign this church in a Russo-Byzantine architectural style. The interiors of this building are decorated with the beautiful works of renowned Russian artists, some of which are on display here. Expensive stones have been used to decorate the walls of the gallery. Within the walls of the main church building is a little chapel made of wood.
Konigsberg Cathedral
This cathedral may be found on Kneiphof Island, which is located in the centre of Pregel River. It is thought that construction of this structure began some time in the early 14th century, although it was not finished until some time in the middle of the 16th century. Brick Gothic is the architectural style that was used for the cathedral. The church sustained significant damage during the Second World War, and it wasn’t until the 1990s that it was finally possible to rebuild it. In recent years, it has been renovated to include a performance hall, a museum, two chapels, and a library. Murals from from the 14th to the 16th century as well as some Gothic wood sculptures may be seen here.
Museum of the World Ocean
This maritime museum is the ideal location to visit if you want to have a better understanding of the sea environment and its many facets. The museum is primarily concerned with two topics: the ocean’s natural history and the development of oceanography. The well-known watercraft Vityaz is the primary draw for visitors to this location. This ship has travelled around the world’s waters on a number of different expeditions. The museum has a large number of ship models in its collection. These may be broken down into the following categories: early marine ships and boats, sailing ships from the 15th through the 19th century, steam boats and ships, research vessels, and submarines. This museum has not just exhibits but also a store, a lecture auditorium, and a scientific library. Additionally, it organises study trips for guests that take place underwater.
