Veliky Novgorod – in Russian, Великий Новгород – also known as Novgorod, is one of the oldest cities in Russia, located near Saint Petersburg. It’s an interesting place to visit for its historical importance for the consolidation of Russia as a nation and of its culture. From Veliky Novgorod, the prince Rurik started the Russian state in the year of 862 and dynasty with the same name, which would last 750 years. It is a small town where residents from Saint Petersburg go to relax on the weekends from the big city life. You can visit all the attractions by walking while having the chance to experience the atmosphere of a Russian city in the past centuries.
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Things to do in Veliky Novgorod
So here we go with the places to visit in Veliky Novgorod, and the following video gives an idea about how this city looks like. For more information about events and festivals in the city, you can find on the municipal government’s website www.visitnovgorod.com.
Saint Sophia Cathedral
The main place to visit in Veliky Novgorod is the Sant Sophia Cathedral, built-in 1050. It is one of the oldest churches of Orthodox Christianity and has a beautiful landscape to walk around, so as for taking pictures.
Kremlin of Veliky Novgorod
Another attraction to visit in Veliky Novgorod is the local Kremlin. The word Kremlin (кремль) in Russian means fortress and many Russian cities have their own Kremlin. This one in Veliky Novgorod worked as a parliament during the Rurik dynasty and it is another building among the oldest ones in Russia.
Boat tour on Volkhov River
Volkhov River is nearby the Kremlin of Veliky Novgorod and for centuries it was the trade route between Novgorod and other parts of the world along 224 km. It is possible to navigate from May to October.
Arriving and leaving Veliky Novgorod
From Saint Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod
By train, you can buy online on Russian Railways. When typing on this website, Veliky Novgorod (or Velikii Novgorod) is NOVGOROD-NA-VOLHOVE. From Saint Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod: between 3 and 5 hours by train, depending on what train you take and the number of stops. And from Veliky Novgorod to Saint Petersburg: between 3 and 5 hours by train, too.
Traveling by bus from Saint Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod takes around four hours, which can be an alternative since the distance between both cities is not long. And the nearest airport is the Pulkovo Airport, in Saint Petersburg.
From Moscow to Veliky Novgorod
A train from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod, and vice-versa, takes about 8 hours. By bus, it sounds that the buses from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod aren’t available so often, it’s likely to take approximately 8 hours, too.
Where to buy souvenirs in Veliky Novgorod
Alkon
Alkon is a 115-years old factory of drinks. They sell vodka, balsams, gin, and nastoyka. Located on Germana Street, 2.
Yutnaya Datcha
Yutnaya Datcha is a shop for handmade souvenirs such as bags, textiles, toys, deco products based on local themes.
Red Izba
Red Izba is located at the tourist information center in Veliky Novgorod. It’s an institution maintained by the municipal government to promote local tourism and regional products. They also sell local products such as the Nikola kvas, a drink made from fermented bread.
Originally posted 2017-10-09 12:40:49.
