Kaliningradis one of the most amazing
cities of Russiafrom the point of view of historical and cultural heritage. Here are reflected the rich history of the Medieval era, linking Europe and Russia. This feature, of course, will not leave indifferent tourists and lovers of antiquity. One of the greatest religious buildings of Kaliningrad – the Cathedral, built in the best traditions of the German temple architecture. A visit to this facility it is mandatory absolutely everyone excursions in Kaliningrad. At the end of the twentieth century the Church had conducted a global reconstruction, and today, this architectural monument is one of the main symbols of the city. By the way, in Kaliningrad there is a historic district, which has old German houses, with tiled roofs and richly decorated facades. Each building was carried out according to an individual project has a unique decor: the bas-reliefs, sculptures, spires and weathervanes. An unforgettable experience for the little know-it-alls and their parents made the Kaliningrad zoo, where a huge animal Kingdom, a striking number of furry and feathered inhabitants and their varieties. Among the inhabitants of the zoo there are a lot of endangered fauna. Besides animals, the zoo boasts a unique arboretum. At the same time a cult object, a cultural institution and an architectural monument stands the Church of the Holy Family, the style of which is designed in the Gothic revival tradition. The building belongs to the early twentieth century. Particularly impressive is the old body, perfectly complemented by carefully selected room acoustics. Despite the devastation brought by the Great Patriotic war, the temple fully restored and recently refers to a regional Philharmonic society. Another feature of this picturesque city, is the presence of seven old city gates. Some of the most majestic king's gate was built in the XIX century. A unique, harsh and at the same time exaltation of the Holy cross Cathedral is one of the later samples of Lutheran architecture. Magnificent externally, the building will also be a surprise. It is in the walls of this temple holds a unique iconostasis made of amber.