sage — (here) a wise man For centuries, Kaliningrad was known as Königsberg, an East Prussian city founded by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. The restored 14th-century Königsberg Cathedral is a key attraction of the modern capital. It has a gorgeous organ used for short, midday concerts that visitors can enjoy. It is claimed that the Cathedral is the «most German-looking building in the city» thanks to its Brick Gothic construction. Today, there are two chapels — one Lutheran, the other Russian Orthodox — as well as the tomb of Kant, the so-called Sage of Königsberg. Don't miss the 19th-century King's Gate, which was an important part of the city's defensive walls in the past. Today, the gate is also home to a museum dedicated to the development of the fortified city. The late-19th-century Fort XI Dönhoff was one of 12 forts forming the city's outer fortification ring. It was attacked during the World War II, but it remains impressively well-preserved. Discover typical life in prewar Kaliningrad at Altes Haus, a private museum in a former home dating to 1912. Time stopped in the early 20th century here, with furnishings and objects reminding you of local Prussian history and culture. Not only does the museum owns tons of interesting information, but unlike at other museums, visitors can touch and handle the objects. Visitors to Kaliningrad should also tour the Bunker Museum, which takes you into one of the most transformative periods in the city's history. Located in a former German bomb shelter, the museum's displays chronicle the final battle for the city in early 1945. Finally, be sure to visit the former fishing village area of the city, with its charming restaurants and architecture. As one traveller wrote: If you don't have much time to spare, this is a nice area to visit for a stroll and getting some great views. You can listen to music there. Königsberg Cathedral King's Gate Altes Haus It still looks good despite the damages during the war. Bunker Museum King's Gate Altes Haus It is a good place to have a walk. A park around the Königsberg Cathedral King's Gate Fishing village It's a good place to go back to the beginning of the last century, Königsberg Cathedral King's Gate Altes Haus It is famous because of the Königsberg's remarkable citizen. Fishing village Königsberg Cathedral Bunker Museum The rules here are different from other museums. Bunker Museum King's Gate Altes Haus Its building used to be used to protect the town. Königsberg Cathedral King's Gate Altes Haus It is devoted to a memorable event. Fishing village Königsberg Cathedral Bunker Museum
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sage — (here) a wise man

For centuries, Kaliningrad was known as Königsberg, an East Prussian city founded by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. The restored 14th-century Königsberg Cathedral is a key attraction of the modern capital. It has a gorgeous organ used for short, midday concerts that visitors can enjoy. It is claimed that the Cathedral is the «most German-looking building in the city» thanks to its Brick Gothic construction. Today, there are two chapels — one Lutheran, the other Russian Orthodox — as well as the tomb of Kant, the so-called Sage of Königsberg.

Don't miss the 19th-century King's Gate, which was an important part of the city's defensive walls in the past. Today, the gate is also home to a museum dedicated to the development of the fortified city. The late-19th-century Fort XI Dönhoff was one of 12 forts forming the city's outer fortification ring. It was attacked during the World War II, but it remains impressively well-preserved.

Discover typical life in prewar Kaliningrad at Altes Haus, a private museum in a former home dating to 1912. Time stopped in the early 20th century here, with furnishings and objects reminding you of local Prussian history and culture. Not only does the museum owns tons of interesting information, but unlike at other museums, visitors can touch and handle the objects.

Visitors to Kaliningrad should also tour the Bunker Museum, which takes you into one of the most transformative periods in the city's history. Located in a former German bomb shelter, the museum's displays chronicle the final battle for the city in early 1945.

Finally, be sure to visit the former fishing village area of the city, with its charming restaurants and architecture. As one traveller wrote:

If you don't have much time to spare, this is a nice area to visit for a stroll and getting some great views.

You can listen to music there.

  • Königsberg Cathedral
  • King's Gate
  • Altes Haus

It still looks good despite the damages during the war.

  • Bunker Museum
  • King's Gate
  • Altes Haus

It is a good place to have a walk.

  • A park around the Königsberg Cathedral
  • King's Gate
  • Fishing village

It's a good place to go back to the beginning of the last century,

  • Königsberg Cathedral
  • King's Gate
  • Altes Haus

It is famous because of the Königsberg's remarkable citizen.

  • Fishing village
  • Königsberg Cathedral
  • Bunker Museum

The rules here are different from other museums.

  • Bunker Museum
  • King's Gate
  • Altes Haus

Its building used to be used to protect the town.

  • Königsberg Cathedral
  • King's Gate
  • Altes Haus

It is devoted to a memorable event.

  • Fishing village
  • Königsberg Cathedral
  • Bunker Museum

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