Attractions — Kaliningrad Oblast

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Вилла Маковски

Вилла Маковски · Вилла Маковски · Вилла Маковски

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A villa built by architect Brostowski for himself in Amalienau in the early 20th century. A one-story building with an attic, a risalit with an arched gable, and two semicircular balconies. An example of old Königsberg architecture.

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Strelnik Jewelry

Strelnik Jewelry · Strelnik Jewelry · Strelnik Jewelry

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Jewelry made of amber and silver.

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Cырная лавка "Branden" на Портовой

Cырная лавка "Branden" на Портовой · Cырная лавка "Branden" на Портовой · Cырная лавка "Branden" на Портовой

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Local cheeses

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Хомлин папа Лео

Хомлин папа Лео · Хомлин папа Лео · Хомлин папа Лео

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Homlins are mythical guardians of homes. Seven bronze figures are installed near landmarks, creating a tourist quest. Papa Leo is located near the Museum of Fine Arts, on the railing of the descent near the Trestle Bridge.

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Дедушка хомлин

Дедушка хомлин · Дедушка хомлин · Дедушка хомлин

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Homlins are mythical creatures that protect homes. Seven bronze figurines were installed around the city, and tourists love to find them all. Grandpa Karl is located on the railing of the Honey Bridge near Kant Island.

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Бабушка хомлин

Бабушка хомлин · Бабушка хомлин · Бабушка хомлин

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Homlins are mythical creatures that protect homes. Seven bronze figurines were installed around the city, and tourists love to find them all. Grandma Marta is located at the entrance to the Amber Museum.

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Вилла Либек

Вилла Либек · Вилла Либек · Вилла Либек

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A Romantic-style villa for merchant Aron Liebeck, built in 1905-1906 in Amalienau. It features a complex roof, geometric brick patterns, carved wood, and Villeroy & Boch tiles in the interior.

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5 (ковидное) отделение инфекционной больницы

5 (ковидное) отделение инфекционной больницы · 5 (ковидное) отделение инфекционной больницы · 5 (ковидное) отделение инфекционной больницы

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Built for the 2018 World Cup, the stadium hosted 4 matches. It's now home to FC Baltika. A Fan ID is required for matches. Outside of games, stadium tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tickets are 400 rubles.

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ifamore

ifamore · ifamore · ifamore

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Amber and jewelry.

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Малыш Хомлин Антошка

Малыш Хомлин Антошка · Малыш Хомлин Антошка · Малыш Хомлин Антошка

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Homlins are mythical guardians of homes. Seven bronze figures are installed near landmarks, creating a tourist quest. Baby Antoshka lies on the parapet near the Altes Haus museum-apartment in the Amalienau district.

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Кирха Юдиттен

Кирха Юдиттен · Кирха Юдиттен · Кирха Юдиттен

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Considered the oldest surviving building in Kaliningrad, first mentioned in 1288. The fortress-like building with loophole windows survived WWII but later fell into disrepair. In 1985, the church was given to the Orthodox community and restored.

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Верхний пруд

Верхний пруд · Верхний пруд · Верхний пруд

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Around the Upper Pond, there's an embankment and a bike path about five kilometers long. Here you'll find historic towers, luxurious pre-war villas, and modern architecture.

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Вилла Шмидт (младшего)

Вилла Шмидт (младшего) · Вилла Шмидт (младшего) · Вилла Шмидт (младшего)

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A villa built in 1909. In the post-war period, it housed communal apartments. In 2010, the owner of Kaliningrad's oldest dairy plant bought and restored it inside and out. An old fire hydrant next to the villa has also been restored.

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Хомлин-Морячок Витя

Хомлин-Морячок Витя · Хомлин-Морячок Витя · Хомлин-Морячок Витя

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Homlins are mythical guardians of homes. Seven bronze figures are installed near Kaliningrad's landmarks, creating a popular tourist quest. Sailor Vitya is located on the embankment near the Museum of the World Ocean.

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Площадь Победы

Площадь Победы · Площадь Победы · Площадь Победы

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The city's main square. From 1920 until WWII, it hosted the Eastern Fair, with many European countries participating: Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Turkey, and from 1922, the USSR. Several fair buildings have been preserved.

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Форт Дёнхофф

Форт Дёнхофф · Форт Дёнхофф · Форт Дёнхофф

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The best-preserved of all fifteen forts. It is now a private museum. Tours explain the facility's layout. Rooms and tunnels where German soldiers were stationed have been preserved. Tours run weekdays at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00; weekends hourly. Ticket 500 RUB, tour +150.

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Мама хомлин - Варя

Мама хомлин - Варя · Мама хомлин - Варя · Мама хомлин - Варя

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Homlins are mythical guardians of homes. Seven bronze figures are installed near landmarks, creating a tourist quest. Mama Varya peeks out of a window of the Wrangel Tower, inviting tourists to find the whole family.

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Вилла городского старосты Кёнигсберга Людвига Лео

Вилла городского старосты Кёнигсберга Людвига Лео · Вилла городского старосты Кёнигсберга Людвига Лео · Вилла городского старосты Кёнигсберга Людвига Лео

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Villa Schlegelberger in the Romantic style (1904) in Amalienau, designed by F. Heitmann. Originally belonged to banker R. Schlegelberger. Features: asymmetrically placed balconies, bay windows, and a semicircular window above the porch.

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Здание Кёнигсбергской торговой биржи

Здание Кёнигсбергской торговой биржи · Здание Кёнигсбергской торговой биржи · Здание Кёнигсбергской торговой биржи

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The former Königsberg Stock Exchange (1875) in Neo-Renaissance style, now the Museum of Fine Arts. The building stands on 2202 piles. Inside are exhibitions dedicated to E.T.A. Hoffmann and various artists. A ticket costs 250 rubles.

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Собор на острове Канта

Собор на острове Канта · Собор на острове Канта · Собор на острове Канта

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The main attraction on Kant Island, built by 1380. The cathedral is not used for services, but daily concerts are held on Russia's largest organ complex (ticket 700/300₽). Immanuel Kant's tomb is located by the cathedral walls.