Nizhny Novgorod

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Photo The Cathedral of the Vladimir Mother of God

The Cathedral of the Vladimir Mother of God is a brick church with three thrones: the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, the Inte …

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Photo The parish church of the Assumption of the Mother of God on the Ilyinsk mountain

The Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God, like the Ascension and Sergius Church, is part of the Central Bishops’ Compound …

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Photo Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was founded in the village of Chernorechye. Initially, the building was wooden, …

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Photo Church in honor of St. Sergius hegumen of Radonezh

The church in honor of St. Sergius the Abbot of Radonezh is located in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. It was founded on this place a …

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Photo Sergiev Church in Ilyinskaya Sloboda

The Sergiev Church in Ilyinskaya Sloboda is part of the Central Bishops’ Compound. This shrine was erected in the XIV century in h …

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Photo Makarievsky Yellowwater Trinity Women's Monastery

Holy Trinity Makarievsky Yellow Monastery is located on the banks of the Volga and is a landmark of the region. It was founded in …

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Photo The Temple of the Holy Prophet Elijah

Colorfully described the location of the temple of the prophet Ilya left Nikolai Ivanovich Khramtsovsky, who called the temple a m …

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Photo Monument to V.I. Lenin

The correct path for the comrades is indicated by the 17-meter figure of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, installed in the center of Nizhny …

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Photo Sexual sculpture

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is one of the oldest in Nizhny Novgorod, originating from Minin and Pozharsky Square (formerly Blagove …

Photo Assumption temple with refectory chamber

The refectory chamber with the Assumption Church and the bell tower is the second surviving construction of the Makariev Monastery …

Photo Church in the Name of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

The Church in the name of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul of All Saints began to be built in the distant 1776, after November 17, …

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Photo The Church of Makariya Zheltovodsky

In 1808 on the site of the old dilapidated church was built a small Makariev Church. The church of Makariy Zheltovodsky is built i …

Photo The Transfiguration Church

The Transfiguration Church is located in Nizhny Novgorod in the village of Simbilei, built in honor of the Transfiguration of the …

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Photo Sculpture "Couple in Love"

The sculpture of a couple in love appeared in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006 on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, as part of a project to plac …

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Photo Church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God of all mourning joy

The church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God of all mourning joy was consecrated in 1896, the re-consecration of the order …

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Photo The Church of John the Forerunner - Revival

The Church of John the Forerunner - Renaissance is one of the most ancient Orthodox sanctuaries of Nizhny Novgorod, the first ment …

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Photo Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Nizhny Novgorod was laid on the eve of the Day of National Unity - November 3 …

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Photo Monument to A.S. Pushkin

The Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin dates back to 1935. The most important event …

Photo Makariev monastery

In 1439 the monastery was ravaged by the Tatars. It was renewed only in the 1620s by the Unzhensky and Sviyazhsky miracle worker. …

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Photo Annunciation Cathedral

Annunciation Monastery is the oldest monastery in Nizhny Novgorod. Located in the Nizhny Novgorod district, on the right bank of t …

Photo Church in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The church in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God or, as it is also called, the Kazan Cathedral Sobor is one of the large …

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Photo The Temple of the Merciful Savior

The Church of the All-Merciful Savior is a three-part Orthodox church in Nizhny Novgorod, which was founded on October 17, 1888 in …

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Photo The temple of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God

The Church of the Icon of the Kazan Mother of God – this Orthodox church belongs to the architectural monument of federal signific …

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Photo Ascension Pechersk Men's Monastery

Ascension Pechersk monastery, which was founded in 1328, is located on the banks of the Volga in Nizhny Novgorod. The object itsel …

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Photo Vysokovsky Dormition Monastery

Vysokovsky Dormition Monastery was built in 1784. It is located on the banks of the Utrus River, to Nizhny Novgorod more than 100 …

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Photo Planetarium

Nizhny Novgorod Planetarium is a city cultural institution with its own observatory for space exploration. Its doors first opened …

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Photo Monument to Marshal of the Soviet Union K.K. Rokosovsky

Rokosovsky Konstantin Konstantinovich /21.12.1896-03.08.1968 /- Soviet and Polish military commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union/ …

Photo Annunciation Monastery

The Annunciation Monastery is the oldest monastery in Nizhny Novgorod and one of the oldest in Russia. During its history, the mon …

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Excursions Nizhny Novgorod (195)

Photo “Mansions and towers”: the secrets of the city and its unusual estates
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Varieties of the oral legend about the foundation of Nizhny Novgorod are based on the chronicle mention of the laying of the city …

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Photo The main and oldest street of Nizhny Novgorod - Big Pokrovskaya
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Friends! I invite you to walk along the main, legendary and oldest street of Nizhny Novgorod - Bolshaya Pokrovskaya. This street …

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Photo It's a fashionable Big Pokrovskaya. Love and fame stories.
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We will walk along the main street of the historic city, take a walk in time, look into the past, see the present in a new way. …

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Photo Legends and Tales of Nizhny Novgorod
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This excursion in the language of legends and legends tells about the historical past of the city, from the time of settlement of …

Guides Nizhny Novgorod (40)

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Nizhny Novgorod
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I will conduct a walking tour or a survey by car. Tour for you alone or for a group of several people. There's a 6-perso …

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Photo Andreeva Anastasia Guide license
Nizhny Novgorod
Language: Русский

With pleasure I offer author's excursions around Nizhny Novgorod - sightseeing, walking, bus, for groups and individual …

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Photo Nikandrova Elena Guide license
Nizhny Novgorod
Language: Русский

I conduct walking and car individual excursions for small groups of tourists. All routes are designed according to the i …

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Photo Potrikeeva Irina Vladimirovna Guide license
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In truth, there should be a text about what a wonderful city - Nizhny Novgorod (so it is!), what amazing beauty you can …

Tours Nizhny Novgorod (11)

Photo Nizhny Novgorod province - program 2 (6 days/5 nights)
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Nizhny Novgorod - Makariy - Khokhloma (Semenov) - Gorodets - Arzamas - Diveevo - Boldino Great exciting journey through the Niz …

Photo Nizhny Novgorod - Arzamas - Diveevo - Boldino (3 days / 2 nights)
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The program you've been waiting for. Since 2002! This tour has a wonderful cultural and spiritual potential. You will see the unus …

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 …

Photo Nizhny Novgorod-Gorodets-Semenov fisheries
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Nizhny Novgorod-Gorodets-Semenov 1 day Departure from Moscow by evening train. 1 day Departure from Moscow by evening train. …

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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