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Castle Georgenburg
XIV century,
Tchernyakhovsk, Mayevka
One of the most preserved castles
on the territory of the region dated
back to the 14th century. It is
closely connected with the history
of a nearby stud farm, where in the
19th-20th centuries pedigree horses
of Hanover, Holstein and Trakenen
breeds were raised. At the time
being Russian Orthodox Church and
volunteers reconstruct the castle,
where they plan to set up the fi rst in
the region Museum of Christianity.
Insterburg Castle
XIV century,
Tchernyakhovsk
Teutonic Castle dated back to the
14th century, has been repeatedly
rebuilt. Part of the walls and 2
towers of the Vorburg have survived
to this day. A local history museum
is located in the remaining premises
of the castle. The castle houses
museum expositions, galleries, craſts
workshops and operates as a venue
for art festivals and other cultural
events.
Ragnit Castle
XIV century,
Neman
Teutonic Castle dated back to the
14th-15th centuries, which is a
brick citadel of square shape with
dimensions of 58 by 59 meters.
It had 4 floors, 11 large halls and
plenty of auxiliary rooms. Despite the
castle is ruined, its aligned forms and
preserved architectural elements
put a very strong impression. Can
be viewed from outside only. Today
the castle is being restored by
enthusiasts.
Waldau Castle
XIII century,
Nizovye
A 13th century castle, rebuilt in the
middle of the 15th century. The
building is well preserved. The castle
houses a municipal museum and
exposition about the Great Embassy
undertaken by the Russian Tsar Peter
the Great. Current tenants of the
castle are working on its restoration.
The Festival of Asparagus is one of
traditional events held at the castle.
This is a gastronomy festival dedicated
to a new variety of asparagus called
Waldau.
Nizovye, 20а, Kaliningradskaya St.,
t.: +7 (963) 299-85-43,
bus №110 (Yuzhny bas station -
Ushakovo)
Tapiau Castle
XIII century,
Gvardeysk
In the 16th century it was the
permanent residence of Duke Albrecht,
the last Grand Master of the Teutonic
Knights and the first Duke of Prussia.
At the time being it can be viewed
from outside only.
Schaaken Castle
XIII century,
Nekrasovo
The construction of the castle
commenced in 1261. A part of the
castle houses a museum of local
history. Today various programs
for children and adults, interactive
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