Königsberg Cathedral

Today the Cathedral is a multifunctional cultural center consisting of an academic concert hall, where the largest unique organ complex in Russia is located, and the I. Kant Museum. There is the Sculpture Park around the Cathedral. The location in the heart of Königsberg-Kaliningrad, on the island of Kneiphof destroyed by English aviation in 1944, as well as the memorial burial of Immanuel Kant near the northern wall and the dramatic history of destruction and revival made the Cathedral a symbol of the city, its architectural dominant and the main place of attraction for everyone who comes to Kaliningrad. In the collection of the I. Kant Museum there are various exhibits related with the history of Königsberg-Kaliningrad, with the life and scientific activities of the great German philosopher. The unique organ complex of the Cathedral consists of two organs - large and small choral one. These are mechanical tools with the addition of electronics, made by the German organ building company Alexander Schuke. Two organists of the Cathedral give daily organ mini-concerts (for 40 minutes) which are very popular with guests of the region. The cathedral also has a branch - the Pastor's House, located in the village of Veselovka (until 1945 - the settlement of Yudshen), where from 1747 to 1751 Immanuel Kant served as the home teacher of Daniel Andersch`s children.

Kaliningrad Cathedral - About