Kaliningrad authorities decided to use old forts, castles, bastions, ravelins and other defensive installation in the territory of the region with tourist purpose.
It’s planning to create an interactive museum in fort Stein and to open hotel, restaurant, craftsmen studio and expo centres in fort of King Friedrich III.
At the same time, the majority of 63 monuments of fortification architecture of XIII-XX centuries are under the threat of collapse. However, many of the buildings will be reconstructed in the nearest future. 166.9 million rubles will be allocated from the federal and regional budgets for restoration of the fortresses, writes Rossiyskaya gazeta.
Besides, it’s planning to reconstruct historical centre of former Koenigsbergand restore some Gothic castles in 10 years. www.atorus.ru
