Museums and sightseeing in Veliky Novgorod

Here you can find the information on working hours of Veliky Novgorod museums and other places of interest.

Audio guide offers an excellent possibility to learn about the rich history and the unique sights of Veliky Novgorod!

We call your attention to the ideas for your independent routes around Veliky Novgorod and Novgorod region.

We invite you to take a walk down the streets of Veliky Novgorod to find luck! Cheerful mood and fulfilment of wishes is guaranteed!

Walk along the Kremlin walls and count the ancient towers, reserved to our days! Walk up the Kokuy - the watch tower. Visit the oldest Russian temple - the St. Sophia cathedral in Veliky Novgorod.

The heart of Veliky Novgorod has always been the Kremlin, or Detinets, as they called it in old times. It was founded by Prince Vladimir in the 11^th century.

During the 11^th – 12^th centuries the Kremlin expanded and reached today’s size. Since that time we have giant ramparts, on which at the end of 15^th century were built stone walls and towers of Italian standard.

It was decided to erect the monument in Novgorod, thus recognizing its key role in establishing the Russian state.

The museum includes expositions, exhibition halls, and museum monuments of Veliky Novgorod and towns of Novgorod region.

The exposition helps to follow the history of Russian Arts of 18th - 20th centuries.

The oldest (1433) gothic building and also the first stone secular building in Russia where the most important events were held.

The church (1463) is the only building in the Russian northwest constructed over a gateway that was preserved till these days.

The museum presents the history of the emergence and spread of writing and books in Veliky Novgorod that was the largest center of chronicles, education and literacy in Ancient Rus.

The St. Sophia is one of Russia's oldest stone buildings. It was erected by Prince Vladimir, the eldest son of Yaroslav the Wise, and his mother Anna in 1045 – 1050.

At the foot of the 15^th century tower there are five ancient monumental bells and the belfry itself houses bells of modern casting.

Follow the path of the defenders of Novgorod! Enjoy a magnificent view of the Yaroslav's Court, the river Volkhov and the belfry of the St. George Monastery.

The tallest Kremlin tower was built in the 17th century. From its top opens a great view on Novgorod lands.

Today the museum hosts three types of exhibitions: works by the greatest Novgorod artists, themed collections and works by local children.

Built in the south-eastern part of the Kremlin in the late 15th century, the church was erected replacing the stair tower of former gigantic Sts. Boris and Gleb Church.

The exposition tells visitors about the history of falconry as a traditional activity in Russia and gives an insight into the most common species of birds of prey, living on the territory of Novgorod region.

The Trade Side offers a lot of sightseeing and interesting monuments! It is famous for its merchant history and goods trade.

This is an ensemble of valuable 12th – 17th century architectural monuments located on the right bank of the Volkhov River, right opposite the Kremlin.

The Marketplace and the Gate Tower for it were designed and built in the late 17th century by a stone mason Gury Vakhromeev.

On the dark granite there are 16 emblems of Hanseatic States mosaicing a colored panel.

The church was commissioned by a Moscow merchant Ivan Syrkov in 1508, who founded a successful merchant dynasty in Novgorod.

Stylized, yet graceful architecture of this building includes a distinctly Moscovite decorative pattern on its facade.

St Nicholas’ Cathedral of the 12^th century is the oldest cathedral in Russia among those devoted to St. Nicholas.

The church was built in 1207 with the money of foreign merchants in the name of St. Parasceva, who was believed to be the patron saint of trade.

Founded by Prince Vsevolod in 1135 after Novgorod troops were defeated by the warriors of Suzdal. It was the city's last building commissioned by the prince.

This church was built in 1356 replacing a wooden church with the same name. The lower part dates back to the 14th century.

The church included a Merchant Court that heard litigation on various commercial issues. The standards of weights and measures were also kept there.

The Volkhov River divides Veliky Novgorod in 2 sides - the Sophia Side and the Trade Side, both of which have different history. Find out more about sightseeing at the Sophia Side!

The White Tower is the only survived stone tower of the city external defensive belt of the late 16^th - 17^th cc.

Erected on the Catherine’s hill in remembrance of the victory of the Soviet Union over the fascist invaders.

The stone church was constructed in 1407. The Christian cult of St. Blaise, the patron of cattle, is the evolution of the ancient pagan cult of god Volos or Veles.

The early history of Desyatinny Convent is shrouded in a haze of mystery, there are a lot of guesses and assumptions in it. It is considered that the convent was founded in 1327.

The museum was founded in 2002. It is located on site of the Desyatinny Convent. The exhibition presents works of art by Novgorod artists of the late 20th - early 21st century.

The interior has a shape of a furnace and lets you move into the atmosphere of a porcelain workshop; there are burnt bricks, feeling of heat and fire alongside with sparkling porcelain ware.

Four basic eras of heroic glory of novgorodians are reflected in permanent exposition and represented in wax figures of uniformed warriors of different centuries.

The Stele was opened just before the 65th anniversary of the Victory Day. It represents a granite ten-meter column and four mini steles.

S. Rachmaninoff was one of the greatest musicians of the 19th – 20th cc., whose life was closely connected with the land of Novgorod.

This marvellous church has a distinctive mature architectural design. It is a fine example of the architecture of the early 15th century.

Trade side is constructed with elements of the past and present. Here you will find churches which preserved the frescoes by Theophanes the Greek and modern sculptures of city art.

The two churches were built in 1526 on Noutnaya Street by Novgorod and Moscow merchants on the site of an older, 14th century church.

This church was built on the site of the old Church of the Holy Sign, which was erected for keeping the icon “Our Lady of the Sign” that protected Novgorod from an attack by a host from city of Suzdal in 1170.

It is the only church in the world that has managed to preserve the frescoes by Theophanes the Greek who painted about 40 churches.

The history of cinema of the XX century in unique exhibits and rare newsreels of Soviet Novgorod.

This remarkable monument of Novgorod architecture served as a model and inspiration for the next generations of architects.

A seminary was established at the monastery in 1740 – it was one of Russia's first learning institutions. Now the building houses one of the departments of Novgorod State University named after Yaroslav the Wise.

According to a legend, the monastery was founded by St. Anthony from Rome who made a miraculous journey around Europe in three days and finally arrived to Novgorod on a floating stone.

The church was erected in the 14^th centuru on a hill at the Volkhov River, close to the Middle-age rampart. Sunset’s dying glow reflects in the water and flames the church walls thus reviving the past time when the church was erected.

Visit Vitoslavlitsy, the unique wooden architecture museum. Feel the greatness of St. George monastery which was founded by Prince Yaroslav and dive into atmosphere of the Peryn skete.

Built in 70 days, by order of Novgorod Archbishop Ilya. The church didn’t belong to Arkazhsky monastery that arose later. The name appeared due to the nearby village Arkazhi.

Not far from St. George Cathedral, right next to the source of the Volkhov River, is the place of an ancient settlement of Peryn.

Located at the source of the Volkhov River and Lake Ilmen, this functioning 12th century monastery is a part of a magnificent natural panorama.

In a picturesque place washed by the waters of Lake Myachino and the Volkhov River, at St. George Monastery, replacing the former village of Vitoslavlitsy, there is the open-air museum of wooden architecture.

A unique collection of irons composed of two hundred and fifty pieces of XVIII-XX centuries from Russia, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Thailand, England, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland and Scandinavia.

The stone church was built in 1365. Despite the fact that the church building is not that large and rich, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Theatrical displays of history run through the seven meter deep cultural archeological excavations. It was there that unique items of high archaeological value were found perfectly preserved.

The aim of the route is to broaden the historical city centre for tourists and to offer a new theme route for an individual journey.

Nowadays, the refectory church of the Holy Trinity (1557) and the church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (1892) are the only buildings that have survived in the cloister.

This is a marvellous church which is distinctive for the mature architectural design, a fine example of the architecture of the early 15th century.

The Church of Nikola Bely (Nicholas Wonderworker) is an architectural monument of federal significance located in the ancient Nerevsky End of medieval Novgorod.

The name Zverin comes from the word "Zverinets" - game preserve for princely hunting that existed here in 11^th c. The Monastery is first mentioned in the chronicles in 1148.

The two-tier miniature Church of St. Simeon the God-Receiver (1467) is located on the territory of the former 12th century Zverin cloister.

Travel down the Volkhov river to the Rurik’s Hill Fort, to the Birthplace of Russian government. Visit ancient temples that preserve the unique murals.

The monastic church of the construction typical in the 14th c. The original look of the church and unique frescos of the 14th c. have been preserved till these days.

The church got world-wide renown not only for its architectural merits, but also for the unique frescos of 1363.

The church was built in 1345 and for a long time it was the main temple of the Cloister of the Transfiguration of Our Savior in Kovalevo.

This world famous church (1198) is the only extant building of the former small Nereditsky cloister, where there is the village of Nereditsa today.

As a fortified settlement of the Viking Age it has been located at the source of the Volkhov River right on the trade route “From the Varangians to the Greeks”. There was a residence of Rurik the Prince who started the first Russian ruling dynasty.

Orthodox pilgrims from all over of Russia visit Veliky Novgorod to see the Christian relics which have been worshipped since the old times.

This convent was founded in the 12th century by St. Varlaam, one of the most hallowed saints in the North of Russia.

The marvellous architectural ensemble of the cloister is situated 12 kilometres (7 miles) north-west of Veliky Novgorod.

Located 23 km away to the south-west from Veliky Novgorod, at the Veryazha River. The monastery was glorified with a number of miracles by the Reverend Michael Klopsky.

The church was built in 1292 on the site of the miraculous acquisition of the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. According to the legend, in the XII century it healed Prince Mstislav.

First mentioned in the Novgorod chronicles in 1335 due to the construction of a stone church in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.

75 years ago one of the most tragic periods in the history of Russia — the Great Patriotic War — was finished. It took away lives of more than 20 million Soviet citizens. We offer to take a walk to the memorable War places.

On your way you will see monuments to famous people as well as amusing sculptures of the cheerful and friendly characters!

Walk down the streets of Veliky Novgorod to look for interesting modern sculptures of the Trade side of the city.

Have a walk through the city streets to find all the drawings.

The 3 days programme will be your indispensable guide in rich history and immense cultural heritage of Veliky Novgorod, one of the most beautiful cities in Russia.

Fall in love with Veliky Novgorod after watching the films about the Birthplace of Russia.

Information on sightseeing, events, cafes and restaurants in the city. Useful information for travellers. City and vicinities maps.

There are 37 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Veliky Novgorod and its surroundings.

Veliky Novgorod like no other Russian city has preserved a unique heritage of different eras of Russian culture. We have compiled for you the most interesting facts!

Implements, home utensils, handicraft items, military equipment, and birch-bark letters introduce ancient Russia.

Being one of the world’s largest expositions of Russian icon painting, it displays about 260 marvellous works.

Woodcarving was one of the most popular artistic handicrafts in ancient Novgorod. Wooden items are both handy, and beautiful.

This exposition of decorative and applied arts and of jeweller’s arts displays more than 200 exhibits, made of precious metals, tin, porcelain, glass, wood and other materials by Russian, Byzantine and European craftsmen.

Located in the halls of the three tiers Gate Tower, the unique exhibition displays over 300 masterpieces of “artistic metal”.

The monasteries of Veliky Novgorod are introduced in 100 modern pictures and those taken in the beginning of 20th century, 60 copies of official documents and various electronic materials.

Seliger is one of the most beautiful lakes on our planet!

The museum represents a narrow-gauge railway that passes through the conservation areas of the former peat field once famous for its high production output in the whole of the Soviet Union.

The route “Rafting down the river Msta” contains elements of both active and cognitive tourism. Suitable for younger generations, family, children, corporate groups.

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