The Konigsberg Cathedral, Kaliningrad is a cathedral in Kaliningrad in Russia. This church is a prominent Tourist Attractions in Kaliningrad in the country of Russia. The location of this church is on the Kneiphof island on the Pregel River. Visit the Konigsberg Cathedral, Kaliningrad along with your family and friends and have a great time here.
The mention of this cathedral can be found in historical documents which date back to the year 1333. The construction of this cathedral started some years before 1333. The construction of this church was in a Brick Gothic style. The construction carried on until the mid sixteenth century.
The fourteenth century Konigsberg Cathedral was badly damaged during the Second World War. The city in which this cathedral is located was captured by the Soviet Union and became a part o this country. After the World War, the restoration of this church began only during the 1990s.
The church was furbished and converted into a cultural center. It now has a concert hall for classical as well as religious music. It also has a museum as well as 2 chapels which include the Russian Orthodox and Lutheran.
The main tower of this church has the well known Wallenrodt Library. This library was gifted by Martin von Wallenrodt in the year 1650. The choir here has murals which date back to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. You will also find old Gothic wood sculptures as well as medieval monuments in the Renaissance style in this church in Moscow. The main sculpture here is a statue of Albert who was the Duke of Prussia. This sculpture was carved by Cornelis Floris de Vriendt in the year 1570.
Many a famous people from ancient times have been buried in the burial chambers of Konigsberg Cathedral. Next to the church you will find the grave of the well known philosopher named Immanuel Kant.
Konigsberg Cathedral in Kaliningrad is a nice place to visit. Transportation in Kaliningrad to Konigsberg Cathedral at Kaliningrad will be readily available from many places in this city of Kaliningrad in the country of Russia.
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