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Gvardeysk

 

A small town in Kaliningrad oblast, known as Tapiau prior to 1946. Its old castle once belonged to Teutonic order but since 19th century was used as a prison. In 2021, all convicts were evicted to other prisons, and the castle now might be restored to its medieval state.

 

Security towers guard nothing

 

Few cozy old streets.

 

Central square.

 

Former Lutheran cathedral converted into Orthodox church in 1989.

 

A weird looking house with an old German sign.

 

A former Tapiau mental hospital now occupied by Russian army.

 

School (1901).

 

Cyclops house.

 

A new embankment in front of the castle.

 

Few other old German houses.

 

Details.

 

Stray dogs and cats.

 

Getting in (as of September 2022): Excellent direct highway from Kaliningrad, frequent buses available. Railways could be the fastest way to get to Gvardeysk but unfortunately service is scarce.

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