Nizhny Novgorod

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Photo Victory Park in Nizhny Novgorod

Victory Park is located in Nizhny Novgorod near the bank of the Volga River, in the area of the Nizhnevolzhskaya embankment. The p …

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Photo Alexander Garden in the city of Nizhny Novgorod

Alexander Garden is the first classical public park in Nizhny Novgorod. It is located within the boundaries of the Lower and Upper …

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Photo Square on the cover in the city of Nizhny Novgorod

Square on the street. Big Pokrovskaya, near the building of Lobachevsky University is a wonderful place to relax with apple trees …

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Answer: Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin of the XVI century with 13 towers is a key citadel of the city, built under Vasily III in the Italian style. On the territory is located Michael-Arkhangelsk Cathedral with the grave of Kuzma Minin. Nearby is the Chkalov staircase, 560 steps of which lead to the Volga.

Excursions Nizhny Novgorod (195)

Photo ECO - EXCURSION: ALONG THE ALLEYS OF THE PASKOVS AND ZHOMINI
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Let's go, my friends! We are waiting for the vast expanses of the Wild Field, mirrors of emerald lakes and ribbons of leisurely ri …

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Photo Mysterious Pechelan. Excursion to the only museum of mining in Russia
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Friends! I offer you a unique excursion to Peshelan, Nizhny Novgorod region (100 km from Nizhny Novgorod), where you can visit th …

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Photo Old Arzamas and the Peshelani Catacombs
8 h. 1 - 4 0

Country tour from Nizhny Novgorod to Arzamas and Peshelan. Programme: Departure from Nizhny Novgorod. On the way - 2.5 hour …

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Photo The Underworld of Peshelani
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The only underground museum of mining, geology and speleology in Russia is located 120 km from Nizhny Novgorod, near Arzamas. The …

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Guides Nizhny Novgorod (40)

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Nizhny Novgorod
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Nizhny Novgorod is a city that I have long loved and will gladly show you its streets and squares, I will try to reveal …

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Kazan
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I do tours of Kazan. Sviyazhsk, Raife, Bolgar, Yelabuga, Chistopol, Yoshkar-Ole, Ulyanovsk, Cheboksaram, Kozmodemyansk, …

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Nizhny Novgorod
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I suggest visiting the most ancient city of the Nizhny Novgorod region - the city of Gorodets, the holy source of Nichol …

Tours Nizhny Novgorod (11)

Photo Falling in Love with Lower in 3 Days
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1 day. Arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. Contact details of the representative will be provided in SMS the day before the tour. If yo …

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Photo Diveevo-Nizhny Novgorod (2 days / 1 night)
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1 day. Departure from Moscow by evening train from Kursk station (Kurskaya). 2 days. Arrival in Nizhny Novgorod. Meeting in the …

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Nizhny Novgorod - Khokhloma - Lake Svetloyar - Kitezh-grad - Arzamas - Diveevo - Boldino Nizhny Novgorod - Khokhloma (Semenov) …

Photo Nizhny Novgorod fisheries (2 days / night)
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Nizhny Novgorod-Balakhna-Gorodets-Semenov. 1 day. Departure from Moscow by evening train from Kursk station (Kurskaya). Nizhn …

What to see in Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most colorful cities in Russia with a rich centuries-old history and a lively urban atmosphere. Trade traditions, religious heritage and Soviet architecture are intertwined here, and walks through ancient streets give a sense of authenticity and scale. The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is rightfully considered the heart of the city, from where panoramas of the confluence of rivers and old quarters open.

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Among the man-made attractions, monuments and architectural monuments are especially distinguished: the monument to Chkalov near the Kremlin, monuments to Maxim Gorky on the square and on the Fedorovsky embankment, the Dmitrov and Ivanovo towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, the Alexander Nevsky Novoyarmarok Cathedral, the Lobachevsky University and the perfectly preserved Rukavishnikov estate. The city center is decorated with many sculptures on the Bolshoy Pokrovskaya and Theatre Squares - Young Violinist, Nizhny Novgorod merchant, city, romantic postman, photographer with a model dog and the original Taste Spoon. Do not miss the Cathedral Bell, Dynamo Stadium and historical buildings on Minin Street.

Natural attractions and places

Natural attractions in and around the city are no less impressive: the Volga and Oka form majestic embankments, Upper Volga and Fedorovsky embankment are considered one of the most picturesque. In the vicinity there are Lake Svetloyar with ancient legends about the city of Kitezh, Lake Tuscany, the Sundovik River, Ozerka, Imza and the winding Pyan. Green areas such as Alexander Garden and Victory Park provide cozy places for relaxation and beautiful views of the city and water.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site, all these attractions are conveniently presented on an interactive map: each point is provided with a brief description, photos and practical information. You can view objects, mark your favorite places and build routes around the city, calculate the time for the road and choose the best order for walking or road crossings.

You can explore the city on your own, following your own pace and “what to see” list, or take advantage of excursions from local guides. Professional guides will offer fascinating stories, show hidden courtyards and little-known monuments, help to better understand historical contexts and revitalize the walk with interesting details.

Come to Nizhny Novgorod to feel the unique combination of history and nature, discover ancient streets, impressive embankments and lively city squares. Draw up your routes, discover new places and come back with a baggage of experiences and new stories.

 

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