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Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Top things to do in Veliky Novgorod

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

Historic site
Historic site

Chamber of Facets

A 15th-century Gothic palace inside the Novgorod Kremlin, famed for its intricate stone carvings and role in ceremonial receptions.

Religious site
Religious site

Church of St. Paraskevi, Novgorod

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A 13th-century church at Yaroslav's Court, known for its distinctive three-lobed facade and ancient frescoes.

Religious site
Religious site

Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street

A 14th-century church featuring the only surviving frescoes by Byzantine master Theophanes the Greek, a masterpiece of medieval Russian art.

Historic site
Historic site

Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings

A UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing the Novgorod Kremlin and several medieval churches, showcasing Russia's architectural heritage.

Religious site
Religious site

Katholikon of the Antoniev Monastery

A 12th-century cathedral within the Antoniev Monastery, known for its ancient frescoes and architecture.

Religious site
Religious site

Khutyn Monastery

A medieval monastery on the Volkhov River, known for its 16th-century Transfiguration Cathedral and serene riverside setting.

Landmark
Landmark

Millennium of Russia

A grand bronze monument celebrating 1000 years of Russian history, featuring key historical figures in high relief.

Religious site
Religious site

Nereditsa Church

A 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage church renowned for its remarkably preserved medieval frescoes.

Historic site
Historic site

Novgorod Detinets

The historic Kremlin of Veliky Novgorod, a UNESCO site with ancient stone walls, towers, and the Cathedral of Saint Sophia.

Religious site
Religious site

Peryn Chapel

A tiny 13th-century chapel on an island, once part of a hermitage, with serene views of Lake Ilmen.

Historic site
Historic site

Rurikovo Gorodische

Archaeological site of the original Novgorod settlement, linked to the Varangian ruler Rurik.

Religious site
Religious site

Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Novgorod

One of Russia's oldest cathedrals, built in 1113, featuring white stone walls and ancient frescoes at Yaroslav's Court.

Historic site
Historic site

Yaroslav's Court

A historic marketplace and archaeological site across the Volkhov River, once the commercial heart of medieval Novgorod.

Religious site
Religious site

Yuriev Monastery

One of Russia's oldest monasteries, founded in the 11th century, featuring the majestic St. George's Cathedral with ancient frescoes.

Religious site
Religious site

Cathedral of Saint Sophia, Novgorod

One of Russia's oldest churches, built in the 11th century, featuring ancient frescoes and a striking silver iconostasis.