Veliky Novgorod is rightly proud of its rich historical heritage. One of the city’s main attractions is the Novgorod Kremlin, a true pearl of ancient Russian architecture.
The first fortified settlement on this site appeared in the 11th century and became the center of Novgorod’s bustling life. The Kremlin itself appeared only four centuries later, but has not lost its grandeur and still surprises with its majestic appearance. From the high walls of the Kremlin a picturesque panorama opens up over the calm waters of the Volkhov River.
On the territory of the Kremlin there is St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the oldest stone buildings in the city, as well as the Vladyka Chamber. In addition, there is a children’s museum center, restoration workshops, a library and a philharmonic society. The Kremlin is open seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to midnight; entry to its territory is free for all. A walk through the Novgorod Kremlin will allow you not only to feel the spirit of history, but also to get acquainted with the diversity of cultural treasures of this unique place.
Veliky Novgorod is rightly proud of its rich art collections presented in local museums. At the Novgorod Museum, unique monuments of ancient Russian painting await you, including the famous Novgorod wooden sculptures.
The main exposition of the Novgorod Museum-Reserve is located in the public office building. There you can learn everything about the interesting history of this ancient city. Currently, the museum hosts many fascinating temporary exhibitions and excursions, accessible to everyone at very reasonable prices. Visiting the Novgorod Museum, you can not only admire the masterpieces of ancient Russian art, but also delve deeper into the rich historical heritage of this unique city.
The Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture “Vitoslavlitsy” is a real fairy tale, immersing visitors in the atmosphere of Russian village life of past centuries. Authentic huts, rural chapels and churches, carefully recovered from time by skillful restorers, have been restored here.
Entering an old wooden cabin, you can feel how people lived many years ago. And for those who want to find out how they lived, an interactive exhibition “The Farm Yard” awaits you, located not far from the barn of the Iversky Monastery. Demonstration master classes are held here every day, where guests learn the intricacies of rural life – from milking goats to shoeing horses. A visit to the Vitoslavlitsy Museum seems to take you back to a time when good invariably beat evil and life was inextricably linked to nature and folk traditions.