Friedrichsburg Gate Author: Andrew Turkin
Fort Friedrichsburg was built in 1657 by the directions of Frederick I, ruler of Brandenburg, designed by Christian Otter and had the form of a square. There were a commandant's office, barracks, storehouses, a prison, brewery and bakery inside.
Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl In 1852 the old wooden gate was replaced by the brick ones. There were two casemates, the arch with the inscription “Fort Friedrichsburg”, and four round towers with euphonic names – Emerald, Ruby, Pearl and Diamond. The towers symbolized three medieval cities: Kneiphof, Altstadt, Löbenicht, and the forth – Königsberg.
By the beginning of XX century, the fortifications had lost their main value - protection of residents. After the liquidation of Fort Friedrichsburg in 1916 the entrance gate remained as an architectural monument.
During the storm of Königsberg in April 1945, Friedrichsburg Gate had numerous damages. After the war there was a military printing house, then a truck repair.
In 1960 Friedrichsburg Gate was taken under the state protection, and in March 2007 was given to the Museum of the World Ocean.
Fans of guns will be happy. The arch with the inscription “Fort Friedrichsburg” In 1697 Peter I studied artillery science in Fredericksburg fortress. Keiser flag. Rises above the coastal fortresses, as well as - on the nose military ships. Coat of arms with Prussian eagle, a symbol of royal power in Prussia.
Today both casemates of the Gate are used as exhibition halls, the first of which presents the history of shipbuilding during the period before Peter I and. .
. . and the second – the period of Peter’s reign.
Some exhibits – namely ships - are located in the special ledges. They are on the special stands under church-bells and are illuminated by green, red and blue colors.
People cannot only view the exhibits and get acquainted with history of shipbuilding by means of the films shown in the exhibition halls.
3 2 5 1 4 For this purpose it is necessary to open the special book(1) - web camera(2) which is located On the exposition of the Peter I period anyone may consider the best above, gets QR-code(3) from pages and reproduces the image of the ship on a special screen achievements of shipbuilding in 3 D. (4). In the book you can also find a history and description of the vessels (5).
Besides the gate, the exhibition halls can also be found in “Lodeynij yard(both yard)” There are various samples of national boats… opened 2011 year and located near the Fridrichsburg Gate.
…and underwater archaeological finds.
Any resident of Kaliningrad can leave unnecessary keys here. They will afterwards be melted down and become a single key to the gate.
Two walls tell the detailed story of Friedrichsburg gates.
Two walls tell the detailed story of Friedrichsburg gates.
This exhibit is the second Prussian Cat. Author - Lyudmila Bogatova.
The museum staff believe that this cat is a faithful guardian of museum treasures.
According to the administration of the museum, 7. 400 people visited Friedrichsburg Gate in 2011 . . the number of visitors from January to October this year (2012) has made up 6, 800. The proceeds in 2012 came to 1 million roubles.
The museum hosts various events that allow visitors to plunge into the old times.
You can to visit the museum online. . . (Click the mouse on the image)
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