Kaliningrad is one of the popular tourist destinations in Russia drawing millions of tourists across the globe, every year. It is home to beaches, spectacular tourist attractions, swanky hotels, fancy restaurants and much more. Kaliningrad is a seaport city. It serves as the administrate center for the Kaliningrad Oblast which is a Russian exclave in-between Poland and Lithuania. Kaliningrad is situated on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The city is situated at the mouth of the lovely Pregolya River and empties its waters into the Vistula Lagoon. The Vistula Lagoon is an inlet of the Baltic sea. Get to know more about Kaliningrad through Kaliningrad Travel Guide.
Tourist Attractions in Kaliningrad in Russia
Kaliningrad offers great many tourist attractions for sightseeing in Kaliningrad. Some of the must-visit tourist attractions in Kaliningrad are:
- Konigsberg Cathedral
- The Museum of the World Ocean
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
- Gates in Kaliningrad (include King's Gate, Brandenburg Gate and others)
- The Amber Museum
Konigsberg Cathedral
Konigsberg Cathedral is one of the landmark buildings in Kaliningrad in Russia. The construction of the cathedral stared around the year 1333. The construction continued till the mid of the 16th century. The cathedral is considered till today to be unfinished as the west tower was never fully completed. The architecture of the cathedral reflects Brick Gothic style. The Konigsberg Cathedral is tucked on the Kneiphof island on the banks of the Pregel River. The attractions of the cathedral comprise the Wallenrodt Library, vaults and the grave of the great philosopher named Immanuel Kant. The cathedral houses murals that date back to the 14th and 15 th centuries; Renaissance styled monuments and Gothic styled wood carvings.
Kaliningrad Zoo
The Kaliningrad Zoo is one of Russia's oldest and largest zoological gardens. The zoo was founded in the year 1896 in Konigsberg which then belonged to Germany. But later in 1945 the town of Konigsberg became a part of Russia and was rechristened as Kaliningrad. The zoo covering an area of 16.5 ha is home to 2264 animals. The zoo also serves as an arboretum. Here you will get to see a rare collection of plants like the ginkgo tress. The zoo houses sculptures of animals that include a stone figure of orangutan and a bronze statue of elk.
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