Russia - Kaliningrad Region (PDF Chapter)
This is the Kaliningrad Region chapter from Lonely Planet’s Russia guide-book.
For all of its chaotic history and cultural foibles – or perhaps because of them – ‘Little Russia’ is a fascinating place to visit. The city of Kaliningrad teems with interesting sights and surprising-ly sophisticated accommodation and dining options; seaside towns, pine forests and tranquil vil-lages make for a serene sojourn.
- pay your respects at philosopher Immanuel Kant’s grave, then attend an organ concert in Kaliningrad Cathedral
- maps
- explore Russia’s maritime history on former expedition vessels and a submarine at Kali-ningrad’s Museum of the World Ocean
- transport
- soak up the beauty of the Curonian Spit in Kurshskaya Kosa National Park, where the for-est dances and the dunes roll on as far as the eye can see
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Kaliningrad, Yantarny, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk, Kurshskaya Kosa.
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