If you were lucky enough to come to Kaliningrad, Sculpture Park can not be ignored - this is an obligatory part of any excursion program.
In the center of the westernmost city of Russia isThe island, which is also called the island of Kant or the ancient name of Kneiphof. Here is located unique for Kaliningrad Sculpture Park - an unusual museum of contemporary art in the open air.
12 hectares of picturesque park surround one of the most ancient buildings of the city - the elegant Cathedral, under the walls of which is the grave of the great philosopher I. Kant.
The Cathedral is the only stone on the islandbuilding, but it was not always ... Even before the middle of the last century on the island there were many houses, among which was the town hall, there was boiling trade and running trams. During the war most of the buildings did not survive, and the cathedral had to be restored for a long time.
Today, a unique monument of theGothic architecture is open to visitors only as a museum. It amazes the imagination with colored reflections of stained glass, skilfully carved icons and unmatched organ sound that can be heard during concerts. Nearby is the Museum of Philosophy, dedicated to Immanuel Kant.
In 1984 it was decided to create aKaliningrad Sculpture Park. Works of famous artists of the XX century, laureates of state prizes, corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Arts were handed over from Moscow. Unique works, each in its own style and style, give the park a special charm. Sculpture Park belongs to the Kaliningrad Historical and Art Museum, since 2007 it has been a cultural heritage site. In the near future, it is planned to carry out the reconstruction of the park zone and create a single architectural complex on the island.
In Kaliningrad, in the Sculpture Park, about 30 figures are made of different materials: bronze and granite, metal and marble.
23 figures are conditionally united in the cycle "Man and the World" and are dedicated to outstanding creative personalities: poets and composers, writers and historical figures.
The monumental sculpture of Peter I, created by V.Mokrousov, the deserved artist of the Russian Federation, who participated in the restoration of the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior, amazes imagination. A huge impression is produced by the bust of Chopin by E. Belashova. Among the recognizable faces are Block and Handel, Tchaikovsky and Mickiewicz, Gagarin and Gorky, Kant and many others.
Sculptural compositions and solitary figuresorganically fit into the park space - they literally became part of the landscape. Walking along the alleys, you can take a closer look at the sculptures "Panther", "Peace", "Towards the Light" and the composition "Peace. Creation".
Do not leave indifferent the sculpture "Northern Melody" and "Peace without War."
Truly unique work "Singing Children" - the author's marble copy is in one of the Florentine museums.
The emotional portraits of the worker and the woman, the captain and the girls, are riveting attention.
To cover all the works, you can use the information stand on the main avenue near the cathedral. There are places where the sculptures are located, and their names.
The Culture Park in Kaliningrad is also a unique arboretum that has collected rare plants from around the world.
Arboretum began to create on the island in the late 60sthe last century, planting trees and shrubs brought from North and South America, Japan, Mongolia, China, Europe. Well-established plants on Kaliningrad land allow you to admire the beauty and wealth of the natural world.
Locals can easily tell you how to get to the sculpture park of Kaliningrad. Address: Kant Island. The bus stops are made at number 52, 79, 81, 89, 102. You can enter the park through the Honey Bridge.
The park zone is open all day, accessfree. To get a complete picture of the Park of Sculpture and Arboretum, a tour can be booked at the Museum of Philosophy. The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
