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Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Top things to do in Nizhny Novgorod

14 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Museum
Museum

All-Russia Exhibition 1896

A museum on the grounds of the 1896 All-Russia Exhibition, with restored pavilions and exhibits about the historic event.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

Nizhny Novgorod's main pedestrian street, lined with shops, cafes, theaters, and historic buildings, perfect for strolling.

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Landmark
Landmark

Chkalov Stairs

A monumental staircase of 560 steps linking the Volga embankment to the city center, offering scenic river views.

Religious site
Religious site

Church of St. John the Baptist (Nizhny Novgorod)

A 17th-century Russian Orthodox church near the Kremlin, featuring distinctive tent-roof architecture and colorful onion domes.

Monument
Monument

Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Nizhny Novgorod

A bronze monument in front of the Kremlin honoring Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, leaders of the 1612 uprising against Polish invaders.

Museum
Museum

Nizhny Novgorod Fair

A historic exhibition complex that once hosted major trade fairs, now a museum and event space showcasing Nizhny Novgorod's commercial past.

Landmark
Landmark

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

A historic fortress with red-brick walls, museums, cathedrals, and sweeping views over the Volga and Oka rivers.

Museum
Museum

Nizhny Novgorod Planetarium

A modern planetarium with a 25-meter dome, offering immersive astronomy shows and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Landmark
Landmark

Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

A modern football stadium built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, now hosting sports events and concerts.

Religious site
Religious site

Pechersky Ascension Monastery

A historic monastery complex dating from the 14th century, featuring several churches and a tranquil atmosphere.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Rozhdestvenskaya Street

A historic pedestrian street lined with 19th-century merchant houses, churches, and lively cafes.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Spit of Nizhny Novgorod

A scenic park at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, offering panoramic views and a popular promenade.

Religious site
Religious site

Stroganov Church

A baroque Orthodox church built by the wealthy Stroganov merchant family, renowned for its ornate interior and elaborate iconostasis.

Religious site
Religious site

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod

A majestic neo-Byzantine cathedral built in the 19th century, one of Russia's largest, with striking blue domes and intricate interior frescoes.