The building of the Kaliningrad Museum of Fine Arts celebrates its 150th anniversary

The building of the Kaliningrad Museum of Fine Arts celebrates its 150th anniversary. Exquisite architecture is designed in the style of Italian neo-renaissance with elements of classicism. The wealthy merchants of Königsberg wanted to see the exchange more luxurious than in other cities of Prussia. Bidding, music evenings, war, cinema and casino – the history of the building is amazing. A unique gift is given to the building of the old German stock exchange for its 150th anniversary. Sculptures of lion-shield-holders have decorated the entrance since its construction in 1875. In February, restorers explored the monument, took samples for biochemical analysis. The lions are ready for surgery. The 3D scan was also performed this week. The main stage of work will begin in mid-April, weather conditions will allow. Work will be carried out on cleaning from mud plantations, further removal of microflora, then removal of paint materials. Mastication of cracks, tinting of mastic seams and conservation work. The building stands on a grid of 2,000 piles. That's how you tried to save. Trading exchanges tried to build over water, this exempted from paying taxes on transactions concluded there. In the afternoon, life was boiling in the building of the German stock exchange, and in the evening music sounded. This structure corresponded to the spirit of the time, was attractive for artists and musicians, so the structure of the exchange regularly held art salons, exhibitions, balls, masquerades. During World War II, the building was badly damaged by British airstrikes. After the ruins often became scenery for filming. The second half of the twentieth century on the Internet is described very modestly and crumpled. Large-scale reconstruction in 1967 turned the building into the Palace of culture of sailors, many remember the soft blue color of its facade. Then there's the era of change. In the ground floor, a completely different atmosphere reigned, which only native Kaliningrad residents know about. In the 90s and zeros (until 2009) in these halls was located entertainment complex "Coinyard": restaurants, casinos and music club. Now this is only reminiscent of the floor covering. At the place where Hoffman now sits, a bartender used to work. A new chapter in the history of the building is connected with the Museum of Fine Arts. Specialists restored the halls. Much has been lost, but all the more valuable is what has been preserved. And the building can be called differently the old stock exchange, DKM or museum iso. This only reflects his rich history.

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