Königsberg Cathedral, Gothic cathedral at Kneiphof island, Kaliningrad, Russia
The brick cathedral measures 88.5 meters in length and features two distinct spires, with the southern tower containing four bronze bells cast in 1995.
The cathedral's construction began in 1333 on hundreds of oak poles driven into marshy ground, replacing an earlier structure from the Königsberg Altstadt.
The cathedral houses two separate chapels, one Lutheran and one Russian Orthodox, along with a museum dedicated to philosopher Immanuel Kant.
Daily organ concerts lasting 40 minutes take place in the academic concert hall, which contains the largest organ complex in Russia.
The cathedral stands as the sole remaining structure on Kneiphof island, which transformed into a park after the World War II bombings.
Location: Kaliningrad
Inception: 1333
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Length: 88.5 m
Made from material: brick
Website: http://sobor-kaliningrad.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.70639,20.51167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
Kaliningrad is notable for the coexistence of its German and Russian heritage, resulting from a history that has shaped its current identity. The city hosts the 14th-century Kaliningrad Cathedral, a brick Gothic building now serving as a museum and organ concert venue. Prussian fortifications reflect the military past of the former Königsberg, such as the Bunker Museum, which recounts World War II events, and the historic Brandenburg and King’s Gates, which once marked the city entrances. The Kaliningrad region is known for its Baltic amber deposits, displayed at the Amber Museum housed in a 19th-century tower. The Ocean Museum exhibits research ships and maritime exploration collections. 98 kilometers from the city, the Curonian Spit extends between the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, forming a strip of sand covered with pine forests and dunes. The old Königsberg Exchange and the Church of the Holy Family complete a route mixing architectural and natural discoveries.
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