Highlights of Kaliningrad





Kaliningrad is a Russian city on the Baltic Sea. Being an enclave, the city has no direct connection with the motherland.
Until July 4, 1946 the city was called Königsberg.
Königsberg Castle was founded in 1255 by the Teutonic Order crusaders. In 1286-1327, the rights of the city were granted to three villages, which were formed around the Koenigsberg castle (the old city, Löbenicht and Kneiphof). Legalization of the status of the city of Königsberg occurred in 1724, when these three cities merged.
In 1554, a university was opened, later called "Albertina".
Since 1701 the city belonged to the kingdom of Prussia.
Koenigsberg became the coronation site of William I, the future emperor of Germany.
After World War II, the city was badly damaged during the fighting, many buildings were destroyed. However, over time, the city was restored.
Today, Kaliningrad is a multinational city.
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Kaliningrad
The Blindage Museum

The Blindage Museum

The museum of the storming of Koenigsberg is located in the bunker. This is a one-storied underground concrete bombproof shelter which is 7 meters deep, 42 meters long, 15 meters wide and consists of 21 rooms. The bunker has all systems to support life. There was a headquarters of the German command leading Koenigsberg defences since March 1945. In the bunker General Otto Lasch decided to sign the Act of Capitulation. He was the commandant of Koenigsberg. The atmosphere of the Second World War is reestablished in the premises. The dioramas and the materials telling about storming of Koenigsberg by the Soviet Army are exhibited in the museum. The bunker’s gate was covered by runic symbols. According to one of the versions it was meant for German headquarters magic defence.
Zakheim Gate

Zakheim Gate

Zakheim Gate - a monument of architecture of the middle of the XIX century. This is one of the seven city gates, preserved in its original form until today. The Zakheim Gate was designed by Ernst Ludwig von Aster from red brick and decorated with high reliefs by Prussian Field Marshal Johann David Ludwig York, Count von Dennevitz Friedrich Wilhelm Bülow. From the outside - the image of the black eagle, which was the highest award of Prussia. The gate has two towers, between which a passage is created in the form of an arch. Since 1960, the Zakheim Gate became subject to state protection.
Royal Gate

Royal Gate

The Royal Gate is a historical monument that became a symbol of the city in 2005. The gates are made in neo-gothic style and in appearance resemble a small castle in which the Grand Embassy Historical and Cultural Center is located today. Originally, the Calthof gates, demolished in 1717, were located on the site of the Royal Gate.
Rosgarten Gate

Rosgarten Gate

Rosgarten Gate - a monument of architecture of the XIX century. Red brick gates are located next to Vasilevsky Square and the Amber Museum. They were built according to the design of engineer-captain Irfugelbreht and engineer-lieutenant von Heil in 1855. The gates form two towers, between which there is an arch 4 meters wide, and casemates are created on the sides of the towers.
Museum of the World Ocean

Museum of the World Ocean

The Museum of the World Ocean was created aboard the former research vessel Vityaz. The exhibition at the museum presents the latest technology of marine research, as well as the fauna and flora of the ocean. In the submarine B-413, moored nearby, is an exhibition of the Russian submarine fleet.
Munchhausen Statue

Munchhausen Statue

The monument to Baron Munchhausen in Kaliningrad is located in the Central City Park. It was a gift to the city from Bodenweden - the birthplace of Munchausen in 2005. The author of the sculpture was the German master Georg Petau. The monument is a plane in which the outline of Munchausen is carved, the baron sits on a round steel core. On the pedestal, on the one hand, the inscription "Koenigsberg" is stamped, and on the other - "Kaliningrad", in order to emphasize the historical connection of the German and Russian cities.
Kreuzkirche

Kreuzkirche

The Kreuzkirche is one of the last monuments of Lutheran architecture. It was built in 1933. During World War II, the building was partially destroyed. From a bird's eye view, the church appears as a Greek cross. The main architectural detail of the western facade is a huge niche. In 1986, the church was transferred to the Orthodox community.
Konigsberg Stock Exchange

Konigsberg Stock Exchange

In 1870, the construction of the Koenigsberg Stock Exchange, designed by architect Heinrich Miller, began on the south bank of the Pregolya River. In 1875, construction was completed. Muller executed the stock exchange building in the style of the Florentine Renaissance. After the war, the exchange was in ruins for a long time. In 1960, the status of a monument of architecture of republican significance was given to the building. Currently, the Regional Center for Youth Culture is located here.
Königsberg Cathedral

Königsberg Cathedral

The Cathedral of Königsberg is the hallmark of the city. The cathedral, built in the XIV century, belongs to a small number of Gothic buildings in Russia. The Baltic Gothic cathedral is located in the former historical district of Kaliningrad, Kneiphof. Here, near the temple, is the grave of Immanuel Kant, who was buried in 1804. The rich interior of the cathedral was destroyed during the Second World War. The building houses the Evangelical and Orthodox chapels, as well as the Museum of the Cathedral and the Museum of Immanuel Kant. The cathedral regularly hosts concerts of classical and religious organ music.
Kaliningrad Zoo

Kaliningrad Zoo

Kaliningrad Zoo is one of the oldest and largest in Russia. It appeared in Konigsberg at the end of the 19th century thanks to the German businessman Hermann Klaass. The grand opening took place in 1896. The zoo became the central resting place of the Koenigsbergians, where they came for the rest with the whole family. Today, the area of the zoo is more than 16 hectares. 2360 animals live in the zoo. The arboretum is very interesting, there grow various types of trees, shrubs and vines.
Kaliningrad Amber Museum

Kaliningrad Amber Museum

The Kaliningrad Amber Museum was opened in 1979. The museum is located in the Don Tower, which was built in the middle of the 19th century. The museum has the largest collection of amber in the world. The museum expositions are located on three floors and is divided into natural science, cultural and historical parts. Here you can see the largest "solar stone" weighing more than 4 kg, specimens with petrified insects, works of art by masters of the XVII-XVIII centuries.
Friedrichsburg Gate

Friedrichsburg Gate

The Friedrichsburg Gate is a preserved part of the Friedrichsburg fortress, which was built in 1657 by the orders of Friedrich Wilhelm. The fortress was located on the southern bank of the Pregel River to ensure its protection. The gates themselves were designed by F.A. Schtühler and in appearance resemble the city gates of Königsberg. Today, the Friedrichsburg Gate is a branch of the Museum of the World Ocean.
Friedland Gates Museum

Friedland Gates Museum

The Friedland Gate is an architectural monument of the 19th century, one of the seven remaining city gates of Kaliningrad. The gate was erected in 1862. It was designed by the architect Friedrich Stüler. The name of the gate is refers to the city of Friedland (today Pravdinsk): they defended Koenigsberg, blocking the road in this direction. The fortress gates lost their defense significance at the beginning of the 20th century. Now there is a museum in the Friedland Gate, the exposition of which tells about the history of Königsberg and about the pre-war life of citizens.
Fort number 5

Fort number 5

Fort number 5, named after the King of Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm III, was built in 1886. It is an elongated hexagon with dimensions of 215 by 105 meters, which is surrounded by a deep-water moat. During the war, the fort was badly damaged and was in a ruined state. In 1979, the Museum of the Great Patriotic War opened here.
Fishing Village

Fishing Village

The fishing village is a modern trade, craft and ethnographic center located on a separate island of Kaliningrad. Here are a lot of craft workshops and several cultural and business centers, stylized as the architecture of the old Koenigsberg. The fishing village has become one of the main attractions of the city, here residents and guests of the city enjoy walks. The observation deck offers stunning views of the city. Particularly fascinating view opens from the observation deck of the lighthouse.
Church of the Holy Family

Church of the Holy Family

The Church of the Holy Family – an outstanding monument of architecture of the early twentieth century. This is the most famous work of the German architect Friedrich Heitmann. The church miraculously remained intact after the storming of Königsberg. Heitmann departed from his usual style and depicted a red brick church similar the order churches. In the 80s of the twentieth century, the monument was reconstructed, then the Regional Philharmonic Hall was located here.
Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is one of the symbols of the city of Kaliningrad. This is one of the seven remaining city gates of Kaliningrad, and so far, it is used for its intended purpose. It was built in neo-gothic style in 1657. The Brandenburg Gate was wooden, and before it a moat was dug out. In the middle of the 18th century, by decree of Prussian King Frederick II, the wooden gates were replaced with stone. Sculptural portraits of Field Marshal Boyen, Minister of War, Lieutenant General Ernst von Aster, as well as high reliefs and stone flowers were installed on them.
Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

The Immanuel Kant Botanical Garden is a monument of garden art of the early twentieth century. Earlier in its place there was a garden, founded by Professor Paul Kaber in 1904. Today in the dendropark area of more than 13 hectares various types of flora of almost all zones of the globe grow. The garden is open to visitors daily from April 1st to October 31st.
Chernyakhovsk
St. Michael's Church

St. Michael's Church

St. Michael's Church is one of the most beautiful and religious buildings of the Kaliningrad region. It is located in the building of the former Lutheran church, which was built in 1890 by the architect Friedrich Adler. The church building is made in the Romanesque style with a high bell tower, two towers and a large interior hall. Outside the church is faced with dark brown brick with a reddish tinge. During the war, the temple miraculously survived. Thanks to believers and patrons, the temple was restored.
Insterburg Castle

Insterburg Castle

Insterburg Castle was built in the XIV century. At first, the castle building was wooden, later it was built of stone, which greatly improved its defenses. Now the architectural monument is in a destroyed condition, only some buildings and a defensive wall have been preserved. Today, museum exhibitions, art galleries, craft workshops, art festivals and many other events are organized here. Insterburg Castle has become a vivid example of how historical objects can be maintained and made suitable for many people.
Equestrian plant "Georgenburg"

Equestrian plant "Georgenburg"

Equestrian plant "Georgenburg" - one of the largest factories in Europe, which is engaged in breeding horses. It is located in the picturesque place of the Chernyakhovsk, which is famous for its beautiful nature and tranquility. The territory of the stud farm is huge. The stables, sinks and pens are executed at the highest level, and the luxurious riding hall is filled with a special mixture of volcanic sand and rubber sawdust. The founder of the stud farm is Scott Simpson - one of the owners of the Castle of Georgenburg. First, pedigreed horses for knights were bred here, then massive horses for royal teams, and from the 19th century, selection of English thoroughbred horses and Prussian horses began. Now the stud farm "Georgenburg" - a popular venue for international equestrian tournaments with the participation of the best riders of the world.
Church of St. Bruno

Church of St. Bruno

The Church of St. Bruno is an architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century. In 1865, a Catholic chapel was built, but over time it became too small for congregation, so it was decided to build a new temple. The temple of St. Bruno is made in neo-gothic style according to the project of the famous architect Friedrich Haitmann. During the war, the temple was completely undamaged and retained its original appearance. In the early 90s of the 20th century, the church was transferred into the Ministry of Culture and remade into an organ hall. Two years later, it was returned to the Catholic community.
Castle Geoergenburg

Castle Geoergenburg

Castle Geoergenburg - a monument of architecture of the XIV century. It is among the most well-preserved castles in the entire Kaliningrad region. It is located on the banks of the Inster River. The castle was made of stone in the shape of a square and had many owners: after the 1812 war, the Simpsons family from Scotland bought the castle and founded a stud farm here, later the building was taken over by the Prussian state. In the post-war years, the famous Chernyakhovskaya State Stable was established on the basis of the German stud farm "Georgenburg". In the middle of the 20th century, a camp was located here, through which almost 250,000 German prisoners of war passed. Later, the castle became a place of detention, and then an infectious diseases hospital. In 2010, it was handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church, and now restoration work is underway here.
Sovetsk
Villa Franca

Villa Franca

Villa Franca is one of the main architectural landmarks of the city. This is a unique two-story building with a mansard and picturesque decor, made in the style of northern Mannerism. The villa was built at the end of the XIX century as a private home for the Tilsit merchant Franz Franck. For a long time the house was rented out, including to the members of the Evangelical Lutheran community. As a result, he received the second name - "Pastor's House". After the Second World War, various organizations were located in the building, and then it became the property of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Tilsit Theater

Tilsit Theater

The Tilsit Theater was opened in 1956 in the city of Sovetsk in a 19th century building. The theater troupe consists of 22 actors, their main director was first Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Yevgeny Marcelli, who created the new creative image of Tilsit, and then Vilius Malinauskas, a graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater. The theater participates in various shows and festivals, for which it receives awards and takes prizes.
Queen Luisa Bridge

Queen Luisa Bridge

The bridge of Queen Louise was built across the Neman River and connects Sovetsk with the Lithuanian city of Panemune. It was built in 1907, its length was 416 meters. The bridge is a pedestrian and automobile, it got its name in honor of the Prussian ruler - Queen Louise. In 1944, the bridge was blown up with the aim of delaying the advancing Red Army. In 1947 it was restored, and later reconstructed. Now the bridge of Queen Louise serves as the border bridge and is striking in its beauty.
Monument to Queen Louise

Monument to Queen Louise

Monument to Queen Louise is located in the city park Jacobsruhe, Sovetsk. Initially, the magnificent three-meter statue of Louise stood on the site of this sculpture. She was – dressed in a robe, in her left hand she held a falling cloak, and in her right hand - a small bunch. Her head was decorated with a beautiful tiara. During the war, the sculpture was lost. In 2009, a decision was made to restore the monument to Queen Louise and on July 6, 2014, it was opened. The authors of the monument were famous Petersburg sculptors Pavel Ignatiev and Denis Prasolov, who recreated the figure of the queen from photographs.
Monument of a trolley

Monument of a trolley

The monument to the Tilsit tram is a mid-20th century tramcar, brought from St. Petersburg. It is located on the central square of the city and reminds that there was a tramway in Tilsit between 1901-1944. After World War II, the trams were liquidated, because the bus traffic was considered more efficient. The grand opening of the monument took place in August 2012. Next to the car is a lantern with historical street signs in Russian and German. Inside the monument expositions of photographs that tell about the past and present life of the city are often arranged.
Fountain with Eagle Sculpture and Mascaron of a Lion

Fountain with Eagle Sculpture and Mascaron of a Lion

The historic judicial fountain is an architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century. It was built in 1912 in the old part of Sovetsk. The eagle sculpture was made at the iron foundry in Berlin by F. A. Egells and presented to Tilsit in 1836 by the King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm III. In the war years, the fountain was destroyed. It was restored in 2013 with the initiative and with the means of N.N. Voischeva.
Svetlogorsk
Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov

Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov

  The Lutheran Church in Rauschen (now Svetlogorsk) was founded in 1903. The land for the church was donated by the merchant Koenigsberg Augustus Honig. Neogothic architectural style with modern elements. Architect Hugo Goering. In the early 1990s, the building was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. Altar Presented by Hugo Goering.
Sundial

Sundial

A 265-step staircase leads to a unique sundial. The diameter of the dial of this watch is ten meters. The clock was designed in 1974 by sculptor Nikolai Frolov. The clock is a small mosaic panel with twelve signs of the zodiac. The gnomon of the clock (the pivot in their center indicating the time) looks with its tip at the Polaris and has a tilt angle equal to the latitude of Svetlogorsk. The shadow of the gnomon shows the exact Moscow time.
Storyteller's house

Storyteller's house

A small hotel organically fit into the infrastructure of one of the historic areas. It may well give the impression that the building was lost among the ancient pines that form the basis of the landscape of the coastal territory. The original architecture tells about the work of the great writer Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, who worked in these places from 1776 to 1822, creating numerous fairy tales. On the territory adjacent to the “House of the Fairy Taler” there are models of the Königsberg castle and several cities introducing the medieval way of life. In the sculpture park guests of Svetlogorsk are greeted by heroes of the works of the already mentioned Hoffmann.
Sculpture "Nymph"

Sculpture "Nymph"

Sculpture "Nymph" - one of the most beautiful sights of the city. It is located on the boardwalk of Svetlogorsk. The sculpture was created in bronze in 1938 by the German sculptor Hermann Brachert. The model for the creation of the masterpiece was seventeen-year-old girl Kete Tsigan. During World War II, the sculpture was seriously damaged, after which it was restored and returned to its place. Since the 1980s, a mosaic shell has appeared around it. Since 2007, the monument has received the status of an object of cultural heritage of regional importance and taken under the protection.
Memorial sign to Thomas Mann

Memorial sign to Thomas Mann

A memorial sign dedicated to the outstanding writer and Nobel laureate Thomas Mann. In the summer of 1929, he was a guest in the Svetlogorsk boarding house and wrote his famous novel “Mario and the Wizard” here. A memorial sign was installed on June 6, 2003. It was created by talented sculptors Lyudmila Bogatova and Oleg Salnikov. The monument is a large granite stone, on which lies an open bronze book. On one page of the book is a portrait of the writer, and on the other there is a text in two languages: “You have preserved the greatness of the language, loving it, as only those who survived the years of exile love”.
Makarov Company Organ Hall

Makarov Company Organ Hall

The organ hall "Makarov" is a private concert institution located in the city park of Svetlogorsk. The building was built in 1931. It is decorated in a colorful half-timbered style, popular in Europe and giving the building a medieval look. The building has reached our days in its original form. At first, the German chapel was located here, and since 1995, Makarov Organ Hall has occupied the building. The hall has excellent acoustics, in it you can enjoy classical organ music. Both Russian and foreign organists perform on the Makarov stage. There are often lectures about music, performers and authors of various musical works.
Hospital

Hospital

The maritime hospital with a large bathing room and a water tower 25 meters high became the hallmark of the city.
Embankment

Embankment

Embankment of Svetlogorsk – one of the most beautiful streets of the city. This is a favorite walking place for citizens and a popular tourist destination. The embankment offers a picturesque view of the Baltic Sea. Numerous stone stairs lead from the embankment to the sea. At the beginning of the promenade there are restaurants and cafes for tourists. At night, the embankment is well lit, in the summer there are often discos under the open sky, and life literally boils around the clock.
Cableway

Cableway

The Svetlogorsk cableway connects the seashore with the train station. It was created in the mid-70s of the XX century and put into operation in 1983. The purpose of the cableway is to shorten the path to the beach. The length of the road in both directions is 350 meters. The building is equipped with twenty double cabins. The cableway became a symbol of the resort town of Svetlogorsk, with a picturesque view of the city and the sea.
Curonian Spit
Rybachy village

Rybachy village

In the place where the village Rybachy is located now, in 1372, the knights of the Teutonic Order founded Rossitten Castle, which was necessary to control the road to Memelburg (today the city of Klaipeda). At the beginning of the 15th century, a brick factory began operating on the territory of the castle, the products of which were exported to Königsberg and Memelburg. In the middle of the XV century, a German settlement was formed here, which became the center of the village of Rossitten. In 1901, the first ornithological station in the world was founded here. And after the First World War, glider pilots set records in these places. After World War II, the administration of the Curonian Spit was in Rossitten, renamed Rybachy.
Ornithological station

Ornithological station

The station received its name in honor of the finch bird (in Latin “Fringilla”), located on the path of seasonal migrations of various birds. It should be noted that "Phringilla" hospital functions not round and seasonally. In autumn and spring, millions of birds fly over the Curonian Spit National Park. They are sent to the warm countries of southern Europe and Africa. At this time, station workers set up huge nets for bird fishing, registration and banding.
Mueller Height

Mueller Height

Müller's height is the highest point of the Bolotnaya (Bruchberg) dune, which is the largest of those located near the village of Rybachy (German Rossitten). From the 16th century, the Bruchberg dune moved towards Rossitten and was stopped by forest planting only in 1882. On the slope of this dune is the tourist route, which introduces the natural complex of the dune Bruchberg. From the observation deck on the top of the dune you can see the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Lagoon and Chaika Lake (German. Mevenbruch - Chaika Marsh). There is also a memorial stone erected here in honor of the main forester Muller with the inscription “Muller Height 1882”.
Morskoye village

Morskoye village

Morskoye (until 1946 —Pillkoppen) The village is located at the base of the dune of Efa, near the border with Lithuania. The first mention of Pilkoppen (Morskoye) refers to the 1532 year. The first settlement was gradually encroached by sand, and in 1712-13 it was transferred to a new place, north-east of the former. Later it was transferred again because of the threat of moving sand. Only after the neighboring sand dune was consolidated by the dune inspector Franz Eha, this threat disappeared.
Lesnoy village

Lesnoy village

Lesnoy (until 1946 Sarkau) is located on the territory of the Curonian Spit National Park along the Kaliningrad-Klaipeda highway. This place was mentioned in historical documents in 1362 for the first time. This is the narrowest point of the spit (300 m). In the village there is a House of Culture, the building of which was built in 1901 on the site of the old church. The surrounding nature is wonderful - the village is “sandwiched” between the bay and the sea, and along with it is immersed in a pine forest.
Dune Efa

Dune Efa

Dune Efa is the highest dune of the Baltic and all of Europe. A huge mountain of sand, about 64 m high, bears the name of the dune inspector - Wilhelm Franz Ef, who dedicated most of his life to the Curonian Spit. In 1880, systematic forest planting was carried out under the direction of Franz Ef, thanks to which the progress of the wandering dunes towards the village of Pilkoppen was stopped. Thus, the dune inspector managed to save an entire settlement. For more than 100 years, the dune has retained its location, shape and height.
Dancing Forest

Dancing Forest

The dancing forest is a part of the coniferous forest located on the 37th kilometer of the Curonian Spit, which is characterized by sloping and curved tree trunks growing there. Dancing pine forest was planted in 1961 on the dune Randerberg as part of a standard program to strengthen the sands of the Curonian Spit. At first, no one paid attention to the trees in this place, and only a few years later a strange anomaly was noticed. A little later, the “Dancing Forest” hiking trail was created in this place, which quickly became very popular among tourists.
Zelenogradsk/ Cranz
Water tower

Water tower

The water tower was built in 1905. Its height reaches 40 meters. The power of the tower was enough to provide uninterrupted water for the entire resort city. After World War II, the tower was not repaired, with the result that some of the pipes failed. In 1946, there was an attempt to replace the German pipes with new ones and to resume the tower’s operation, but they did not withstand the pressure of the water. In the period 2006-2012, the tower was reconstructed, and now it houses a cat museum. In the zone of the former tank, at a height of 24 meters, there is a circular viewing platform.
Villa Krell

Villa Krell

Villa Krell - a monument of architecture of the early XX century. It received its name from the name of the owner Max Crell, a notary and a lawyer. Departing from work, Krell and his family moved to Kranz. The villa was built on an individual project, it combines elements of Gothic and Russian style of architecture. The roof of the building is covered with rare glazed tiles. The villa has two entrances - the main entrance, for the clients of the notary's office and the entrance from the courtyard, which was used for personal purposes. Since 1947, the building houses a children's library, which is still in force.
Transfiguration Cathedral

Transfiguration Cathedral

The Savior Transfiguration Cathedral, which is located in the Kaliningrad region, in the city of Zelenogradsk, was built and consecrated in 1897. Then it was consecrated as a Lutheran church in honor of St. Albert. The architect of the building project is Launira. The height of the tower then was about 42 meters. To date, the overall appearance of the building has not changed. During the Second World War, the temple building was used for military purposes. Since 1995, the Lutheran church was converted into an Orthodox church and assigned the name of the Transfiguration of the Savior Cathedral.
Queen Louise Square

Queen Louise Square

The square was opened in 2010 on the territory of the city library. In the center of the square on an elegant pedestal is a bust of Queen Louise, which was presented to the city by German partners from the district of Bad Doberan. This is a bronze copy of the famous work of sculptor Rauch. One of the decorations of the square was a white arbor in which there was a summer library.
Embankment of Zelenogradsk

Embankment of Zelenogradsk

The embankment of Zelenogradsk with a pier 150 meters long goes into the sea, it is a very popular resort among residents and visitors of the city. Fresh air, sea breeze, warm, gentle sun and the beach - all this is in Zelenogradsk. Full reconstruction of the embankment began in 2009. This place is great for relaxing.
Post Office building

Post Office building

The post office building of Kranz is an architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century, which has been well preserved to our time. It is located on Koenigsberg Strasse - now it is Kurortny Prospekt of Zelenogradsk. The red brick post office is made in neo-gothic architectural style. In the building, a post office, a telegraph office and a postmaster's office apartment functioned simultaneously. The facade of the building was decorated with the coat of arms of East Prussia. Today, the Kranz Post Office building is used for its original purpose.
Baltiysk
The Royal Real School

The Royal Real School

The Royal Real School is one of the attractions of Baltiysk. It is located in the heart of the old historical part of the city opposite the main entrance to the Citadel. The building was built at the beginning of the XX century. Since 1947 the Baltic Sailor Club has been based here, which is one of the main centers of cultural and leisure life for the personnel of the ships and parts of the Baltic Fleet.
The pilot tower

The pilot tower

The pilot tower is an architectural structure located in Baltiysk on the shores of the strait. The thirty-meter tower has a very unusual shape and is a model of the architectural musculoskeletal mechanism of the XX century. The pilot tower was erected in 1936 to the beginning of the Olympic Games held in Germany. In the early 1990s, the first ship traffic control system in the region was established, thanks to which the deviation of ships from the fairway axis can be determined with an accuracy of up to five meters.
The monument to Gotthilf Hagen

The monument to Gotthilf Hagen

The monument to Gotthilf Hagen is a monument of the original form, established in September 1887 in honor of the well-known academician, hydrobuilder and honorary citizen of the city Gotthilf Heinrich Ludwig Hagen. It is located on the Russian Embankment in the south of Baltiysk. The composition of the monument consists of several granite boulders of various sizes, which participated in the construction of the harbors of Pillau. A memorial plaque and a bronze bas-relief created by E. Lursen are installed on the largest and highest of them. The monument was at the center of hostilities in April 1945 and miraculously survived. In 2005 it was completely restored.
The German Memorial Cemetery

The German Memorial Cemetery

The German Memorial Cemetery is a mass grave of German soldiers and officers of the times of the Great Patriotic War with a memorial complex. It was opened in 2000 and is located on the outskirts of the city near the sea, not far from the Pillau fortress. The memorial complex is a collection of commemorative plates, on which the names of more than 4 thousand German soldiers are carved. In the center of the complex there are three crosses of steel plates. The height of the largest cross is 9 meters, and the other two are 6 meters.
St. George's Naval Cathedral

St. George's Naval Cathedral

St. George's Naval Cathedral was built in 1866 in the city of Pillau East Prussia in the Gothic style. In 1934 the building of the German church was rebuilt. In the war years, the building suffered damages. Even today, traces of shells can be seen on the walls. In 1991, the Orthodox Naval Cathedral began its work here. In the Soviet years there was a sailors club and a military warehouse.
Pillau Lighthouse

Pillau Lighthouse

On the embankment of the Sea Boulevard is the famous lighthouse (built in 1816). It points the way to ships going to the port of Baltiysk.
Monument to Empress Elizaveta Petrovna

Monument to Empress Elizaveta Petrovna

The Elizabethan fort, which is geographically located in Baltiysk, is one of the most outstanding historical and cultural complexes, which will delight with its primeval beauty and majesty at the same time. The central element of this fort is the monument of one of the most prominent Russian empresses - Elizaveta Petrovna. The sculptor of this architectural masterpiece was a talented man – Frangulyan.
Lohshtedt castle

Lohshtedt castle

The ruins of the castle Lohshtedt – a monument of architecture of the late 13th century. The castle was built on the northern tip of the Baltic Spit (formerly the Frische Nehrung Spit), in the place where the strait was once located, which connected the sea and the bay. The castle was named after the Prussian master of these lands - Laukshtite. Today, only a part of the outer wall and several underground structures are left from Lochstedt Castle.
Infantry barracks

Infantry barracks

The complex of buildings of the fleet headquarters, infantry barracks – a monument of German architecture of the XX century. It is located in the heart of the city. At first, soldiers of the military garrison were housed here, then military depots of the German army. During the war, the conductors of submarines of the German fleet were trained in the barracks. During the storming of Baltiysk, the barracks were badly damaged, but in the 1950s they were well restored. After the war, their premises were occupied by the base of the Baltic Fleet. Infantry barracks often serve as decoration for the filming of various historical films.
Hans Hopp Water Tower

Hans Hopp Water Tower

The city water tower in Pillau was built in 1927 in the style of expressionism designed by Gustav Karl Hanns Hopp. And it is one of the symbols of Baltiysk. The height of the tower is 32 m, the volume of tanks - 300 cu. In addition to the main function, a reservoir for supplying the city with water, the tower served as an observation point over the Baltic Sea. The upper part of the tower faces the Baltic Sea and resembles a warship.
Fortress Pillau

Fortress Pillau

The Pillau Citadel is a unique monument of medieval military architecture located in the Russian city of Baltiysk. It is a well-fortified fortress, which is still used by the Russian Ministry of Defense. "Pillau" was built in the XVII century by decree of the Swedish monk Gustav-Adolf II. It was subjected to numerous restructuring and reinforcement, until it turned into a real masterpiece of military architecture. Now the fortress is a pentagon with sides of 80 meters, in the corners of which there are powerful bastions. Around the fortress is a water moat. In 2007, Pillau became an object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. But since it still remains a valid military site, excursions here are extremely rare.
Baltic Naval Base

Baltic Naval Base

The Baltic Naval Base is the main base of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation. It was created in 1956, and its military potential grew rapidly every year. Also, it is worth noting the infantry barracks of the naval base, which are recognized as a monument of German architecture of the early XX century. They look so photogenic that in their background historical films and TV shows are often made.