The webcam is installed at the intersection of Leninsky Prospekt with Shevchenko Street in Kaliningrad.
The lens covers car and tram traffic at the intersection, adjoining sidewalks. There are apartment buildings, the Kaliningrad Hotel, shops, supermarkets, a knitting school, a monument of history and architecture, the Ruins of the Royal Castle. The broadcast is online.
Kaliningrad, whose webcams are available online on this site, is not only the most western city of Russia, but also the most unusual settlement in its European part, which has absorbed a variety of cultures, architectural styles and traditions.
Until the end of World War II, Königsberg, as Kaliningrad was previously called, was part of East Prussia, being its administrative center. But the history of these lands has developed in such a way that for more than 70 years they have been Russian, and thanks to the efforts of the inhabitants of the USSR, the city literally restored from the ruins today is one of the most popular tourist destinations.
A reminder of the connection of this city with Prussia are the Brandenburg Gate. This is a monument of the 17th century, which was rebuilt many times and acquired its final appearance in the middle of the century before last. The red brick stone building replaced the wooden building. Today it houses the Marzipan Museum and a souvenir shop. At the same time, as before, the gate performs a throughput function.
It is worth seeing the Frindland Gate, which was part of the city's defense complex in the 19th century.
The facades of the building are made in neo-Gothic style, decorated with sculptures, towers, carved geometric motifs. The powerful walls are crowned with battlements, which make the building look like a medieval castle. Inside the object there is a museum exposition with ancient household items, books, toys, numismatic artifacts and other unique exhibits.
Another monument related to Western European culture is the Catholic Church of the Holy Family. Today, the building houses an organ music hall, where everyone can immerse themselves in the mysterious atmosphere of the sound of this instrument.
The building appeared at the beginning of the last century and became one of the most recognizable in the city. Its red-brick facades are decorated with contrasting white elements, green hipped roofs. The highlight of the exterior is the tall clock tower. It is noteworthy that, despite its age, these watches show the exact time. This is possible thanks to the modern mechanism, which is installed in the watch and transmits time from the satellite.
The interior decoration is not inferior to its splendor. Octagonal columns, arcades, a vaulted ceiling and a giant organ are complemented by a high-tech lighting system and plasma screens for broadcasts.
If, for the time being, a trip to these places is postponed, online Kaliningrad webcams will reduce any distances.