Kaliningrad

Baltic Branch of GMIIM Pushkin

Калининград, проспект Победы, 5а

The Baltic branch of the State Museum of Fine Arts named after A.S. Pushkin is located in Kaliningrad at Prospekt Pobedy, 5a. It is the first regional branch of the famous Moscow museum and actively participates in the "Pushkinskaya karta" program. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions showcasing works from the extensive collections of Russia's main museum.

Botanical Garden of I. Kant BFU

Калининград, ул. Лесная/Молодёжная

The Botanical Garden of I. Kant BFU is located in Kaliningrad on Lesnaya and Molodezhnaya streets. This historical place was previously Königsberg city's horticulture garden. The garden preserves plants from pre-war era, with a collection of over 2500 species of trees, shrubs, herbs and greenhouse cultures. It is part of Baltic Federal University.

Brandenburg Gate

Калининград, ул. Багратиона, 137

Brandenburger Tor - historical city gates of Kaliningrad located at Bagrationa street, 137. Built in 1657 and after restoration in 1843 they retained the appearance of brick structures. Medallions with portraits of famous military figures are installed on the facades. Today there is a Marzipan Museum here, while the gates remain the only functioning city entrance in the town.

Kaliningrad Zoo

Калининград, проспект Мира, 26

Kaliningrad Zoo, founded in 1896 as Königsberg Zoological Garden, is one of Russia's oldest zoos. Located on Mira Avenue in the center of Kaliningrad, it is surrounded by historical pre-war buildings. During the siege of Königsberg, only a few animals survived. Today, visitors can observe various wildlife species and enjoy walking among the old buildings.

Kalingrad Regional Drama Theatre

Калининград, проспект Мира, 4

Kalininsky Regional Drama Theatre is located at Prospekt Mira, 4. The main theatrical center of the region opened after the war on November 6, 1947 with its first season. Festivals "Baltic Seasons" and "BAShN" regularly take place here. More than thirty different performances are in the repertoire, including classics and modern plays. The first performance was a play based on C. Simonov's work "A Guy from Our Town".

Kalingrad Regional Historical and Art Museum

Калининград, ул. Клиническая, 21

Kalininsdski oblastnoi istoriko-khudozhestvennyi muzey otkryt v 1946 godu i predstavlyaet soboy starейshee kul'turnoe uchrezhdenie regiona. Ego ekspozitsii pokryvayut mnogovekovuyu istoriyu kraya, ot drevnikh prussov do sovremennykh sobytiy. V musee regulyarno provodyatsya vystavki molodykh khudozhnikov, predstavlyayutsya arheologicheskie nakhodki, voennaya atriбутика i bytovye predmety razlichnykh epokh. Kollektsiya vklyuchayet produktsiyu poslevoennykh predpriyatiy Kaliningrada. U muzeya est' fil'yaly, mezhdu kotorymi vydelyayutsya "Bunker" i "Fort № 5".

Kalininrad Regional Museum of Fine Arts

Калининград, Ленинский проспект, 83

Kalininskiy oblastnoy muzey izobrazitelnykh iskusstv razmeshchaetsya v istoricheskom zdanii byvshego korolevskogo birzha Kyonigsberga, stroyonnom v 1875 godu arhitektorom Genrikhym Mullerom. Zdanie okleyno edinstvennym obernkirxenskim peskanikom i vypolneno v stile ital'yanskogo neorenessansa s elementami klassitsizma. Raspolozennaya na 2202 svayakh iz sibirskoy listvennitcy birzha chastichno vozvyshayetsya nado vodoj, imeet 210 okon i 12 dverej. Ekspozitsiya muzeya vklyuchayet proizvedeniya russkoy i zarubezhnoy zhivopisi i skulptury.

Kalingrad Regional Museum of Amber

Калининград, площадь Маршала Василевского, 1

The Kaliningrad Regional Museum of Amber is located in the Königsberg fortress, in General Field Marshal Don's Tower, built in 1853. It features a unique collection of amber samples with ancient insects and plants over 40 million years old, as well as reconstructions of the famous Amber Room. The exhibition area covers about 1000 sq. m and occupies three floors. The museum organizes more than 30 exhibitions annually and hosts an international biennial "Alatyr".

Kalingrad Regional Music Theatre

Калининград, проспект Мира, 132Б

Kalingrad Regional Music Theatre is located at Mira Avenue, 132B. It was founded and has been led by a Honored Artist. Operettas, musicals and musical performances are regularly staged here.

Kalingrad Puppet Theatre

Калининград, проспект Победы, 1а

Kalingrad Regional Puppet Theatre is located in the historical building of former Kirche Queen Louise Memorial built in the XIX century by architect Friedrich Heytman. It is an architecture monument situated at Prospekt Pobedy, 1a. They present performances for children based on works by Russian and foreign authors, organize children's parties and concerts here.

Kaliningrad Regional Youth Theatre "Molodezhny"

Калининград, ул. Театральная, 19

Kalingrad Regional Youth Theatre "Molodezhny" is located at Teatralnaya Street, 19 in Kaliningrad. It offers performances of various genres and directions for different age groups. The main direction of the theatre is productions for children and youth, making it an important cultural institution in the region.

Catherdral (Königsberg Cathedral)

Калининград, ул. Канта, 1, остров Канта

Catherdal of Kaliningrad located on Kant's Island is one of Russia's oldest Gothic churches founded in 1333. It is also known for Immanuel Kant who rests at its northeast corner since 1804. Despite being bombed by British aviation in August 1944, the church miraculously survived thanks to philosopher's grave. Today it is a concert hall with 700 seats and Baltic Gothic style. The cathedral is depicted on a commemorative coin and recognized as the main symbol of Kaliningrad Oblast.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Калининград, площадь Победы, 2

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Kaliningrad is located on Victory Square. Construction began in 1995 with the participation of Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The cathedral was designed by architect Олег Kopylov in the traditions of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. The consecration of the upper temple took place in 2006 by Patriarch Alexius II. Inside there is an iconostasis created for the Russian garrison in Memel during the Seven Years' War and transferred from Germany in 1996. The bell tower is decorated with 13 bells weighing over 100 tons, including the largest bell weighing 14 tons. The height of the building together with the cross is 73 meters.

FamilyofSaintsChurch(KaliningradPhilharmonic)

Калининград, ул. Богдана Хмельницкого, 61а

Church of the Holy Family, now Kaliningrad Philharmonic, is located at Bogdan Khmelnytsky Street, 61a. The building, constructed in 1907 by architect Friedrich Heytman in the neo-gothic style, suffered during World War II from bombings and combat actions. Since 1980 it has been used as a concert hall where regular performances of organ and chamber music are held. Previously, there was a large organ in the church.

RoyalArches

Калининград, ул. Фрунзе, 112

Royal Gates is a historical landmark in Kaliningrad located at ul. Frunze, 112. They were built according to the project of General Ernst Ludwig von Aster and decorated with facades by architect Friedrich August Stüler. Statues of kings Friedrich I, Albrecht and Ottokar II Bohemian are installed above the gates. After restoration in 2005, an historical-cultural center "Great Embassy" opened here. Construction of the gates began by order of King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm IV in 1843.

Bunker Museum

Калининград, ул. Университетская, 2

"Bunker" Museum is located in Kaliningrad at Universitetskaya Street, 2. It is a seven-meter deep underground shelter built before the siege of Königsberg in 1945 and included 20 rooms with communication systems and life support. The headquarters of General Otto Lisch was here, who made the decision to surrender the city. Today, the museum exhibition tells about historical events of that time. Previously, the structure remained abandoned for many years after the war ended.

Fort No. 5 Museum

Калининград, ул. Булатова

Fort No. 5 Museum is located in Kaliningrad on Bulatova Street. It features an exhibition dedicated to the military history of the region and the defense of Königsberg in the 19th century. Visitors can see military equipment from World War II. The fort's participation in the battles for the city during the April 1945 siege attracts particular attention, as it became one of the key defensive points. The museum also participates in the "Pushkin Card" program.

Friedland Gates Museum

Калининград, ул. Дзержинского, 30

Friedland Gates Museum is located in Kaliningrad on Dzerzhinsky Street, 30. This historical building was constructed in the 19th century and used to be part of the defensive ring of the city of Königsberg. Today, the museum recreates the everyday life of pre-war Königsberg with great detail accuracy. Visitors can familiarize themselves with the exhibition through a virtual tour and use the "Pushkin Card" program.

World Ocean Museum

Калининград, набережная Петра Великого, 1

The Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad opened on April 12, 1990. Visitors can see the unique submarine "B-413" and the communication ship "Cosmonaut Viktor Patsayev". In the aquarium hall there are sea shells and corals. The main building has a viewing platform with a Fresnel lens and the largest whale skeleton in the country. More than half of the exhibits are genuine items from oceanographic research.

Marinesco Monument

Калининград, набережная Ветеранов, Рыбная деревня

Alexander Marinesko Monument is installed in Kaliningrad on Veterans' Embankment in Rybnaya Dolina area. It honors the commander of submarine S-13, a renowned Soviet submarine officer from World War II. The memory of this legendary Baltic Fleet sailor is immortalized here.

Münchhausen Monument

Калининград, Центральный парк, проспект Победы

In Central Park in Kaliningrad on Prospekt Pobedy there is a monument to Karl Hieronymus von Münchhausen, the famous baron. A steel wall is adorned with the silhouette of the hero taking off on a cannonball. The pedestal of the monument is decorated with inscriptions "Königsberg" and "Kaliningrad". The sculpture was given to the city of Kaliningrad by its historical founder - the German town of Bodenwerder. The work was created by German artist Georg Pettau.

Vladimir Vysotsky Monument

Калининград, Центральный парк, проспект Победы

In Kaliningrad, in Central Park on Prospekt Pobedy, there is a monument to Vladimir Vysotsky. Made of bronze, it depicts the poet and singer-songwriter in full height performing a song. The sculptor is Bakhtiyar Saipov.

Immanuel-Kant-Memorial

Калининград, ул. Университетская

Immanuel Kant Memorial is located in Kaliningrad on Universitetskaya Street opposite the former Albertina building and "Kaliningrad" hotel. It is a modern copy of the original statue created by sculptor Stanislaw Rauch in 1804. The original was lost before the siege of Königsberg and has never been found. Today, the memorial is one of the city's popular attractions attracting many visitors.

Friedrich-Schiller-Memorial

Калининград, проспект Мира, у Драматического театра

Friedrich Schiller's monument, a notable German poet, is located in Kaliningrad on Mira Prospect, near the regional drama theater. The sculpture was created by artist Stanislaus Kauer in 1910 and is one of few pre-war monuments of Königsberg that have survived to this day. There are also works by the same author nearby.

Cosmonauts Memorial

Калининград, проспект Мира

The Cosmonauts Conquerors Monument in Kaliningrad was installed in 1980 on Mira Avenue. It is dedicated to local cosmonauts and all those who contributed to space exploration. The monument reminds us of the region's proud history related to space.

South Park

Калининград, ул. Аллея Смелых, 2

South Park in Kaliningrad is located on the left bank of the Pregolya River and occupies a significant area. Its grounds feature historical bastions and fortress structures reminiscent of the city's past. For walks and relaxation, there are lakes, children's play areas, cafes, and entertainment attractions. A unique feature of the park is the mini-park "History in Architecture," which showcases reduced replicas of famous architectural monuments from Russia and around the world. It is a popular spot for family weekends and leisure time.

Youth Park

Калининград, ул. Тельмана, 3

Yunost' Park in Kaliningrad is located near Upper Lake, between Telman Street and Azovskaya Street. It is a popular city recreation area, just 15-20 minutes walk from the city's center. There are amusement rides installed, a boat station operates, and an indoor skating rink functions. The park is also decorated with a monument to the veterans of international missions.

Victory Park

Калининград, Гвардейский проспект

The Victory Park in Kaliningrad was opened in 2000 to commemorate the 55th anniversary of victory in World War II. It is located at the intersection of Moscow and Guards avenues and dedicated to the capture of Königsberg and memory of Soviet soldiers. The park has beautiful alleys with comfortable benches and a small pond. At the site of the former Ausfaller gates there is a chapel of George the Victorious.

Kant Island Sculpture Park

Калининград, остров Иммануила Канта

Kant Sculpture Park — cultural attraction of Kaliningrad located near the Cathedral. Opened in 1984 on Central Island (Kant's Island), known as the main historical territory of the city. Features a collection of sculptures from the second half of the 20th century united by the theme "Man and World."

Submarine B-413

Калининград, набережная Петра Великого

Submarine B-413 is located at Pyotr Velikiy Embankment in Kaliningrad and part of Historical Fleet Embankment of World Ocean Museum. Visitors can take an excursion through all compartments with authentic equipment and mechanisms from that era. It is the only floating submarine of Project 641 museum in Russia, popular among tourists and maritime history enthusiasts.

Fish Village

Калининград, ул. Октябрьская, 2-14

"Fishing Village" is a complex in Kaliningrad combining elements of old Königsberg with modern shopping and craft zones. Located on October Island near Pregolyas River embankment between October and High Streets, construction began in 2006 blending historical city architecture with amenities of a contemporary tourist center. One can stroll along picturesque streets, visit shops and workshops of local artisans.

St.Nikolay-Sобор(Juditten-Kirche)

Калининград, ул. Тенистая аллея, 39б

St. Nikolay Cathedral previously known as Judtten Church is located in Kaliningrad at Tenisnaya Alleya, 39b. It is the oldest building of the city founded in 1288 and for a long time served as a fortress due to its strong walls with embrasures. Since 2007 it has been the convent of a women's monastery. The main value of the cathedral is the sculpture "Madonna with Child on a Crescent" from the 15th century. The cathedral is famous for its church choir recognized as the best in Kaliningrad. The first Orthodox service took place here in 1988 after transferring the building to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1985.

Bulls Fighting

Калининград, проспект Мира

The sculpture "Fighting Bison" in Kaliningrad was installed on November 12, 1912 and is a gift from the Prussian Ministry of Culture to the city of Königsberg. The composition was created by German sculptor August Gaule, known for his animal depictions. Bronze figures of two bison symbolize the struggle between good and evil; originally, the monument stood in front of the Land Court building.

Fort No. 11 "Dönhoff"

Калининград, ул. Энергетиков, 12

Fort #11 "Dönhoff" in Kaliningrad is a monument of fortification art of the 19th century. Located on Energetikov Street, it is one of the best preserved forts of Königsberg. Surrounded by a deep water trench, the fort offers visitors an exciting tour through its underground казематы and gallery rooms.

Friedrichsburg Gates (Lodeyny Dvor)

Калининград, ул. Портовая, 39

Friedrichsburg Gates in Kaliningrad at Portovaya St., 39 are a branch of the Museum of the World Ocean. Inside there is an operating shipyard and historical-cultural center "Shipbuilding Resurrection". Visitors are attracted by the opportunity to observe the process of building wooden ships and the connection with Pyotr I's history who studied fortification here.

Храм Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы (кирха Розенау)

Калининград, улица Клавы Назаровой, 24

Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, previously known as Rosenau Church, was founded in 1914 in the outskirts of Königsberg. Miraculously preserved after the city's storm during the war, it served as a warehouse for many years. In 1992, the cathedral was consecrated and transferred to the Orthodox church. Inside, elements reminding of its Lutheran past are preserved, while a note with an appeal for forgiveness for possible construction flaws is embedded in the spire.

Holy Saint Alexander Nевский Cathedral

Калининград, ул. Александра Невского, 8

The Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky is located in Kaliningrad at Alexandrovskaya Street, 8. It was consecrated in honor of Saint Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky and is one of the newest Orthodox churches in the city. Situated in a residential area, the church serves as a place of worship for believers and an architectural highlight of the city.

Central Park of Culture and Rest

Калининград, проспект Победы, 1

Central Park of Culture and Rest in Kaliningrad is located next to Pobeda Square at Pobeda Avenue, 1. Founded in the late XVIII century under the name "Luisenwalde" in honor of the Prussian Queen Luise, after World War II it became the city's Central Park. Today there are a puppet theater in the former church of Queen Luise's memory, a monument to Baron Munchausen and a sculpture of Vladimir Vysotsky. The park area is convenient for walks and accessible on foot from the main city objects.

Крестовоздвиженский собор (кирха Креста)

Калининград, ул. Генерала Павлова, 2