115 km from Kaliningrad, you will visit a comfortable city with a neat European layout and an interesting history. Find out how in the 17th century a fishing village became a major resettlement center, and in the 20th century, two significant battles took place here. Explore the striking monuments of different eras and visit the oldest educational institution in the region - the Friedrichschule gymnasium. Individual excursion for 1-3 people Duration 7 hours Children Possible with children How it goes By car RUB 8500 per excursion Price for 1-3 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Eclectic Gusev-Gumbinnen As you stroll through the neat old city with a European layout, you will see wide streets lined with graceful houses and comfortable embankments of the Pissa river… On a large elegant square, we will talk in detail about three eras that have affected the appearance of the city - you will see the majestic building of the former government of the Gumbinnen district, Orthodox All Saints Temple, built in a pronounced Russian style, and Soviet buildings
Gumbinnen Chronicles In the former East Prussian boys' gymnasium, Friedrichschule, and in front of the huge fresco painted by the artist Otto Heichert in 1913, we will talk about the immigrants from Salzburg, for whom Gumbinnen became a new homeland at the beginning of the 18th century. I will also talk about the landmark Battle of Gumbinnen in 1914, in which Russian soldiers saved Europe. You will see monuments dedicated to this event Bayonet attack and In memory of a forgotten war that changed the course of history… And then visit the local history museum
? In addition, you will learn about the interesting origins of the impressive sculpture gumbinnen moose… And you can also feel like a journalist of a local newspaper and a participant in significant events.
Organizational details
- Additional costs: tickets to the museum and the Friedrichschule gymnasium with a guided tour 300-400 rubles per person; as well as lunch in a restaurant or cafe - business lunch from 350 rubles per person.
- To enter the temple, women must have a headdress
Venue
The tour starts from your hotel. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
