House of Soviets, Kaliningrad

Name: House of Soviets
Address: Shevchenko St., 2, Kaliningrad, 236006, Russia

#23 among attractions in Kaliningrad

Historic walking areas, Architecture

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The House of Soviets is an unfinished building in the center of the city of Kaliningrad in the Kaliningrad Oblast, an exclave of Russia. The local people often refer to it as the "buried robot" because its appearance resembles the head of a giant robot buried in the ground up to the shoulders. Intended as the central administration building of the oblast, it was built on the original site of Königsberg Castle. ()

Local name: Дом Советов Coordinates: 54°42'35"N, 20°30'46"E

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Shevchenko St., 2Kaliningrad 236006 Russia

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Nearby attractions include: Kaliningrad Amber Museum, Königsberg Cathedral, King's Gate, Lower Pond.

0.9 miNE
Amber museum in 19th-century fort
Kaliningrad Amber Museum, Kaliningrad
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kaliningrad, Russia, the Kaliningrad Amber Museum is a captivating destination for tourists and enthusiasts of natural history and art. This unique museum is dedicated to a single mineral: amber, the fossilized resin that has been prized for...
~1250 ftS
Gothic edifice with Immanuel Kant's tomb
Königsberg Cathedral, Kaliningrad
7 min walk • Königsberg Cathedral stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Kaliningrad, Russia, a city with a complex past that was once known as Königsberg, part of East Prussia. This Gothic-style church, constructed from the 14th century onwards, is an architectural marvel...
1 miE
19th-century gate, now with exhibits
King's Gate, Kaliningrad
25 min walk • The King's Gate is a historical monument and museum nestled in the heart of Kaliningrad, Russia. This impressive structure, dating back to the 19th century, once served as a fortified entry point to the city, which was formerly known as Königsberg, the capital of East...
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Pond, Kaliningrad
11 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Kaliningrad, Russia, lies the serene oasis known as Lower Pond. This tranquil lake, embraced by verdant parkland, offers a respite from the bustling city life and has become a cherished spot for both locals and visitors alike.
~1620 ftS
Synagogue, Romanesque revival architecture
Königsberg Synagogue, Kaliningrad
8 min walk • The Königsberg Synagogue, a historical monument located in the city of Kaliningrad, Russia, stands as a testament to the rich Jewish heritage that once flourished in the region. The original synagogue, built in 1896, was an architectural marvel of its time, designed...
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Baltika Stadium, Kaliningrad
27 min walk • Baltika Stadium, nestled in the heart of Kaliningrad, Russia, stands as a modern testament to the city’s passion for sports and its dedication to providing top-notch facilities for athletes and fans alike. Officially known as the Kaliningrad Stadium and sometimes...
0.8 miS
Church, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Holy Family, Kaliningrad
22 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage in the city of Kaliningrad, Russia. This Roman Catholic church, with its distinctive neo-Gothic architecture, was constructed in the early 20th century, during a period when the city was known as...
0.8 miNW
Square
Victory Square, Kaliningrad
22 min walk • Victory Square is the central square in Kaliningrad. Prior to 1945, the square was part of Königsberg, Germany. Steindamm Gate, part of the city's northwestern Baroque city walls, was dismantled in 1912 to allow development of the area between Steindamm and the Hufen suburbs.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theatre, Kaliningrad
27 min walk • The Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theatre is a theatre in Kaliningrad, Russia. The city of Königsberg, Germany, was granted to the Soviet Union in 1945 and subsequently renamed Kaliningrad.
~1850 ftNE
Nature, history and culture of the region
Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Arts, Kaliningrad
9 min walk • The Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Arts is a museum along the Lower Pond in Kaliningrad, Russia. The building was built in 1912 by Berlin architect, Richard Zeil, originally the city hall and also a performing arts center in Königsberg, Germany.
1 miNE
City gate, Historical place
Rossgarten Gate, Kaliningrad
25 min walk • The Rossgarten Gate is one of seven surviving city gates of Kaliningrad, Russia, formerly the German city of Königsberg. It is located at the intersection of Chernyakhovskogo street and Alexander Nevsky street, near the Vasilevskiy square and the Kaliningrad Amber Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to House of Soviets?

Nearby attractions include Bell Tower, Kaliningrad (2 min walk), Stadttheater Königsberg, Kaliningrad (3 min walk), Königsberg Cathedral, Kaliningrad (7 min walk), Königsberg Synagogue, Kaliningrad (8 min walk).

How to get to House of Soviets by public transport?

The nearest stations to House of Soviets:

Bus

ул. Октябрьская • Lines: 40, 72, 75 (3 min walk)
Дворец бракосочетаний • Lines: 24 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

ул. Октябрьская • Lines: 7, Троллейбус 2 ул. Красная (3 min walk)
СК Юность • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Tram

Универсам Московский • Lines: 5, Трамвай 5 ул. Дюнная (6 min walk)
Рыбная деревня • Lines: 5 (10 min walk)

Train

Калининград Северный (25 min walk)
Kaliningrad (33 min walk)