Sightseeing in Novgorod
Novgorod is a small town that you can cross in an hour. It’s split by the Volkhov river in two parts: Sofiyskaya embankment (the left side) and the Trade Side (the right side).
The train station, the university and most of the sights, including the Kremlin are on the left Sofiyskaya side of the river, while most restaurants, businesses, and residential areas are on the right Trade side. Therefore it makes sense to find accommodation somewhere close to the river, so you can get the best of the both sides, although it’s also very cheap to get around by taxi.
For trips out of town you should check out the beautiful lakes in Taiga forests and nearby villages — they are all quiet, beautiful, serene, amazing and easily accessible with public transport.
Granovitaya Palata - The Faceted Chamber
You will easily find it: it is the only building in the Detinets built in Gothic style.
Novgorod Kremlin - Detinets
The main sight in Novgorod is Detinets or the Novgorod Kremlin located right on Volkhov river.
St Sofia Cathedral
St Sofia Cathedral is a symbol of the town and one of the oldest stone buildings in Russia.
Vitoslavitsy Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture in Novgorod
A great museum of wooden architecture that also tells a lot about the life of Russian peasants during the XVII-XIX centuries.
Yaroslavovo Dvorishche - Yaroslav's Court
The Yaroslav's court is located on Torgovaya Side - on the opposite side of the Kremlin-Detinets.
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Sightseeing in Novgorod
Novgorod is a small town that you can cross in an hour.
Granovitaya Palata - The Faceted Chamber
You will easily find it: it is the only building in the Detinets built in Gothic style.
Yaroslavovo Dvorishche - Yaroslav's Court
The Yaroslav's court is located on Torgovaya Side - on the opposite side of the Kremlin-Detinets.