🏰 Discover the Timeless Beauty of Königsberg Cathedral in Kaliningrad!
🔻Step into history at this majestic symbol of the city's rich past. Here are some fascinating facts about this iconic landmark:
☆ A Monument to Dedication: Construction began in 1333 and took around 50 years to complete.
☆ Sacred Origins: Until the 16th century, it served as the city's main Catholic church.
☆ Musical Magic: Enjoy daily organ concerts featuring both the Small and Grand Organs.
☆ Europe's Musical Gem: The Grand Organ is Russia's largest and one of Europe's most significant! With 6301 pipes (most hidden), it creates an incredibly rich and powerful sound.
☆ A Philosopher's Rest: It's also the final resting place of renowned philosopher Immanuel Kant, with a dedicated museum on site.
A must-visit for history, culture, and music lovers in Kaliningrad!
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Kaliningrad Amber Factory of Rostec has made the tallest Christmas tree made of amber.
🔻The Christmas tree is made out of 200 thousand needles. Each needle is a piece of processed amber with the size ranging from 6 mm to 20 mm.
🔻Starting from July, 12 masters were working on the Christmas tree. The weight of the amber in the item was 43 kg.
See also: the Kalinigrad Regional Amber Museum
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Uncover the timeless charm of Katunki village in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, home to the enigmatic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
🔻Legend has it the church was built over 20-40 years for Catherine II's anticipated visit, with its stunning frescoes painted by Italian masters.
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"Cheese" fields of Bashkortostan. Uulkundy village.
🔻The fields are located in the Duvan District of Bashkortostan — between the villages of Mitrofanovka and Uulkundy. The distance from Ufa is less than 300 kilometers.
It feels like we landed on the moon, where the climate has become so favorable that the craters are overgrown with grass, said the photographer.
🔻As a reminder, karst is the formation of underground voids/cavities due to water washing away the rock.
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Explore the breathtaking Holy Dormition Cave Monastery near Bakhchisaray, Crimea!
🔻Carved into the rock in the Mariyam-Dere gorge (Mary's Gorge) in VIII century, this ancient monastery, part of the Simferopol diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, boasts stunning architecture and a rich history.
🔻The surrounding area also includes a cemetery for soldiers who fell during the Crimean War and burial sites of heroes from the Great Patriotic War (World War II), offering a poignant reflection on history alongside spiritual beauty.
📍Geoposition: Bakhchisaray, Crimea, Russia
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