Sackheim Gate, 19th century defensive gate in Kaliningrad, Russia.
The Sackheim Gate features four towers at its corners, with two round towers facing the city and two octagonal towers on the outer facade.
Built in 1848 to replace an earlier 17th-century structure, the gate formed an essential part of Königsberg's defensive fortification system.
Relief sculptures on the city-facing side depict Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg and Friedrich Wilhelm von Bülow, while the opposite displays a black eagle.
The gate stands at the intersection of Moscow Avenue and Lithuanian Wall Street, making it easily accessible for visitors exploring Kaliningrad's landmarks.
The structure will house the Centre of Standardisation and Metrology, featuring laboratories and a collection of antique measuring instruments.
Location: Kaliningrad
Inception: 1848
GPS coordinates: 54.70961,20.53853
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:28
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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