Towers in Veliky Novgorod

Q: What historical places of Veliky Novgorod should a lover of ancient Russian architecture visit?

The architectural ensemble of the Anthony Monastery of the XII century includes unique frescoes and ancient icons. The Church of the Savior on Nereditsa, built in 1198, is known for its paintings, partially restored after the war. The Bishop’s Chamber of the XV century demonstrates Gothic elements in Russian architecture.

Q: Where to go to Veliky Novgorod with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsa" offers interactive tours of ancient huts and churches. In the Children's Museum Center, master classes on traditional crafts are held. In summer, children can participate in historical games on the territory of the Yaroslavov Palace.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Veliky Novgorod: the best photo zones?

Panoramic views open from the pedestrian bridge over the Volkhov to the Kremlin and St. Sophia Cathedral. The white arcade of the Gostiny Dvor of the XVII century creates a spectacular background for portraits. Evening illumination of the Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyin Street adds atmosphere to the photos.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the monuments of Veliky Novgorod?

St. Sophia Cathedral keeps the legend of a dove frozen on a cross after the curse of Ivan the Terrible. According to legend, the Anthony Monastery was founded by St. Anthony the Romanin, who sailed on a stone from Italy. Yaroslavov Palace is associated with myths about veche meetings and Novgorod Volitsa.

Q: What little-known sights of Veliky Novgorod are worth seeing?

The Church of Fyodor Stratilat on the Creek of the XIV century is famous for the unique frescoes of Theophanes the Greek. Zlatoust Tower of the XVI century is the only surviving of the nine towers of the Okolnaya city. The Museum of Musical Antiquities houses a collection of medieval harps and wargans.

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Vladimir Tower

Vladimir Tower is the passing tower of Novgorod Detinets. It has a quadrangular shape, consists of five tiers, rises to a height w …

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Fedorov Tower

The Fedorovsky Tower is a cylindrical tower of the Novgorod Detinets, a monument of military-defensive architecture of the XV cent …

Metropolitan Tower

The Metropolitan Tower is a cylindrical tower of the Novgorod Detinets, a monument of military-defensive architecture of the XV ce …

Zlatoust Tower

Zlatoust Tower is a quadrangular deaf tower of Novgorod Detinets. The tower has four tiers, erected at the end of the XV century. …

The Prechisten and Sunday Travel Towers

The entrance to the Novgorod Kremlin in its modern form is made in the form of a travel arch. Before this place stood Prechistensk …

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White Tower

At the end of the XVI century Novgorod was surrounded by a powerful defensive wall - earthen rampart. Only the banks of the Volkho …

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Perynskoe

Perynsky Skete is an island near Lake Ilmen, one of the most beautiful and unusual places near Novgorod.Once there was a prayer to …

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St. Yuriev Monastery and Museum "Vitoslavlitsy"

During the tour, we visit the Peryn Skete, which has a deep history, because the first Novgorod prayer place appeared on this plac …

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The Kremlin

Novgorod Kremlin is an outstanding monument of military-defensive architecture of the 15th-17th centuries. It is the Orthodox, pol …

Theatrical tour of the Novgorod Kremlin

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Maslenitsa in Veliky Novgorod: Veliky Novgorod 2 days

We invite you to visit the ancient city “to ride on a slide, to lie in pancakes”, and you will learn “how pancakes flew into the c …

Musical and Animated Tales of the Boy Onfim

Telephone: 8-800-100-17-16 In the summer of 2011, residents and guests of Veliky Novgorod will be presented with a new theatrical …

Veliky Novgorod (1 day)

Duration of tour in Russia - Veliky Novgorod : 1 day 1 day 07:30 Departure from St. Petersburg by comfortable bus, tour of …

Theatrical performance "Journey in the time of the Novgorod Veche"

May 7, June 11, July 9, August 13, beginning at 20.00. Mr. Veliky Novgorod is the ancient capital of the Novgorod Vechevo Republi …

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