Veliky Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod, also known simply as Novgorod, is the largest city and administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, being first mentioned in the 9th century. Wikipedia.
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Top attractions in Veliky Novgorod

Kreml'
1. Kreml'
Building
Sights & Landmarks
Vitoslavlitsy Museum
2. Vitoslavlitsy Museum
4.5
(5325)
Heritage museum
Museums
Lakeside, open-air history museum of folk wooden architecture, with temporary exhibits & events.
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Very nice place :-) lecturers of history is super. But you need book in advance in tourist center. And spend some time , better plan 2h or 3h , even lecture is 1h only . By fact it Will be 2h of very interesting adventure.
Lovely place to visit if you are interested in historical Russian architecture and ethnography. Visited with my kids and they were really excited. The area is quite big and has various types of buildings to explore.
Save your precious time and money, almost 80% things are closed due to construction work. I still decided to go, really beautiful place. Can easily reach via Bus No. 7 (use 2GIS app for bus routes and timings).
This is a definite must go if you are in the town of Veliky Novgorod. This outdoor museum provides a pretty good flavour of how Russian houses and buildings in the countryside used to look like in the past. It was also a very pleasant surprise to find out that we could enter the buildings and poke around at the various recreated scenes. Only giving it a 4 stars because two thirds of the museum was closed for restoration when I visited
It's nice but there is not that much to see, if you go then also visit the cathedral and the lake near by
The outdoor wooden architecture museum presenting the village life in the past.
It's a place where you can look at unique examples of old Russian wooden architecture. Definitely a must!
Very interesting to see old wooden Russian buildings, brought from different places in Russia, old wooden churches and expositions inside those old buildings.
Monument Millennium of Russia
3. Monument Millennium of Russia
4.9
(3721)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Big bronze monument with historical figures, built in 1862 to honor the start of Russian statehood.
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This is within the Kremlin. It's a beautiful monument that etches the history of Russia.
a bronze monument sculptures hundreds of iconic Russian people.
Centuries of Russian history in one sculpture. Monumental...
A very tastefully done, lets you read the history of Russia like a comic book. Definitely worth seeing.
I never thought Russia had such a monument in respect of friendship and great history with Lithuania. Cpaciba!
Loved the place, historical and beautiful
Absolutely amazing, the level of detail in this monument is incredible, a breathtaking piece of art, the design represents the main historical characters and events in russian history.
Beautiful place, the main park works till 11 or 12 but not 24 hours as its mantioned in web sites... Beautiful 👍👍👍
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod
4. Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod
4.9
(3174)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Historic frescoes, icons, mosaics & graffiti in an 11th-century church with 5 domes.
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One of the most oldest Cathedral in Russia. It is not that big but beautiful. Inside the Cathedral, We can feel Old atmosphere. Orthodox is quite interesting comparing with other Protestant Church or Catholic Church. Anyway it was beautiful Church. Stongly recommend to go here. Entrance is surely free.
Some trivia for visitors... St Sophia is the intelligence agency's official church! Operatives pray beneath a fresco of the warrior saints Alexander Nevsky and Dmitry Donskoi, renowned for their victories over foreign invaders.
One of the oldest Orthodox Church in Russia. Almost 1000 years old. If you are in Novgorod must visit.
A must-see when you are in Novgorod. One of the oldest cathedrals in Russia.
One of the mos amazing place the Kremlin. Paceful. There are just a few tourist. Inside forbidden to take a picture. The iconostas one of the most anciant in Russia.
Its beautiful. Close to the millennium bell. You can walk around that park/kremlin area and see the bells too.
One of the oldest Orthodox church in Russia.
Nice cathedral, passed by it while visiting the sites in Veliky Novgorod. Didn't enter tho.
The St. George's (Yuriev) Monastery
5. The St. George's (Yuriev) Monastery
4.8
(2301)
Monastery
Sights & Landmarks
Restored medieval Russian Orthodox monastery with silver domes, part of the Novgorod UNESCO site.
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The oldest monastery in Russia by the Volkhov River, reserving the information of medieval Novgorod.
Very old monastery with nice people to talk.
Very nice, feels tranquil deep in my soul.
A small man's monastery. On the territory there is the St. George's Cathedral built in 1127. Inside the walls are partially restored. Still, many restoration works are needed. As such, there is no altar. In the Cathedral it is very cold and sunny, regardless of the season
Fantastic place. True part of history. This is the oldest church in Russia. Dating back 1119. So glad that it has been kept since. Was great to see.
Medieaval monastery with frescoes. Wonderful bishop and very friendly atmosphere.
Interesting old monastery located near Novgorod, the monastery is part of the UNESCO Russian heritage! I suggest to reach it by taxi or renting a car. Their local bakery makes really cheap but tasty pastries!
Very old and beautiful area, the oldest chirch is in owful condition. Tasty monastry food kiosk
Peshekhodnyy Most
6. Peshekhodnyy Most
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
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Veliky Novgorod, also known simply as Novgorod, is the largest city and administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, being first mentioned in the 9th century. Wikipedia.
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