The entire historical center was destroyed during the war. In 1944, the city was bombed by Anglo-American aircraft, then there was a storm of the city in 1945. After the war, the ruins and some details of the remaining buildings demolished. Therefore, there were almost no pre -war buildings in the city center. The city center was actively filled with five -story crusts, and then multi -storey panel houses. The most significant building that appeared in Soviet times is considered the House of Soviets.
To familiarize yourself with the architecture of the city, Lada Granta in Kaliningrad will help you. On the outskirts of the city, German development has been preserved. Years passed, and the attitude to German architecture has fundamentally changed. Restoration of some remaining German buildings was carried out. The concert hall was restored, Kirkh Queen Louise, the Puppet Theater, the Palace of Culture of Sailors. The restoration of the cathedral was restored, a reconstruction of the historical Königsberg House of Technology was carried out. To the celebrations, about the anniversary of the city, they reconstructed Victory Square. A triumphal column was built, near the square, in 2006, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built.
The area is surrounded by numerous shopping and entertainment centers. Today, the construction of a fish village is under construction, which is built up, in compliance with the style of the old Königsberg, work is carried out, according to the reconstruction of the Upper Lake. A few years ago, a program was developed for the reconstruction of the city center where it was decided to recreate the old development of all central quarters, as well as to create a Königsberg castle again. In accordance with the program, Max Ashman Park will be fully restored. Today, the Cathedral of Cathedral has finally restored, where the cultural and religious center is now located.
Concerts of spiritual and organ music are held here. The cathedral has two organs, one of them is restored according to ancient drawings and is considered the largest organ in Europe. Orthodox and Lutheran chapel, settled in the towers of the cathedral. Here you can see the expositions telling about the history of the island of Knaipkhov, dedicated to the philosopher Kant and of course the Cathedral. This cathedral was considered the main temple of Königsberg and today the most important attraction of Kaliningrad. In addition to the cathedral in the city, other pre -war temples were preserved. The St. Nicholas Cathedral is considered the most ancient building that survived in Kaliningrad. Its foundation dates from the XIII century.
The material is prepared with the support: Kaliningrad-Autoz.
