The Bell Museum in the city of Valdai, Novgorod region, is located in the historical building of the Church of the Great Martyr Catherine, which is an architectural monument of the 18th century. Since its opening in 1995, the museum has been part of the Novgorod State United Museum-Reserve. The museum presents a wide range of materials on the hist
Interesting places: Novgorod Region
The Sokolovskie Klyuchi spring is located in the Bor tract on the territory of the Valdai National Park, not far from the village of Roshchino and the village of Dolgiye Borody in the Novgorod region. It was discovered in the 70s by Yakov Sokolov, a resident of the village of Roshchino, and named in his honor. Yakov Sokolov was the first to take c
Valdai Iversky Bogoroditsky Svyatoozersky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located on the Selvitsky island of Valdai Lake in the Novgorod region. It was one of three monasteries built on the initiative of Patriarch Nikon, together with New Jerusalem and Cross. The history of the monastery began in 1652, when Patriarch Nikon expressed a desire to
The Hanseatic Fountain was created in Veliky Novgorod as part of the International Cultural and Economic Forum "XXIX Hanseatic Days of Modern Times", which was held in June 2009. The fountain is a circle of granite with a diameter of eight meters, symbolizing a negotiating table, around which 16 apple trees are planted. Along the perimeter of the c
The Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa at Torg in Veliky Novgorod is a cross-domed building with one dome and three apses, two of which are located inside the temple. It was the patronal church of the merchants of ancient Novgorod and was dedicated to the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, who was considered the patroness of the Novgorod merchants. The
The obelisk in honor of the feat of the Three Heroes is located in the park at Yaroslav's Court in Veliky Novgorod. It was installed in November 1957 for the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution. This obelisk became the first monument in the city dedicated to the courage of those who defended and liberated the Novgorod land in the period from
The monument to a tourist in Veliky Novgorod, erected on June 17, 2009, has become one of the favorite places for photography for both locals and tourists. This pretty sculpture, created by contemporary Novgorod sculptor Vadim Borov, depicts a young girl in an ordinary blouse and skirt, who is resting on the parapet of the Kremlin pedestrian bridge
The Gostiny Dvor arcade in Veliky Novgorod is a significant historical structure that embodies the architectural heritage of the city. Initially, Gostiny Dvor was built at the end of the 17th century and had a fortification function, representing a square with two towers. At the end of the 18th century, during reconstruction, the complex was depri
The Church of the Apostle Philip and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Nutnaya Street in Veliky Novgorod is a significant Orthodox church that embodies the rich history and cultural heritage of the city. The first stone church on this site was built in 1383-1384 by mayors Rodislav Danilovich, Ustin and Philip. However, over time, two independent pa
The defensive structures of medieval Novgorod were a multi-level fortification system, which included several lines of defense. In the 16th century there were four main lines of defensive structures: 1. Okolny City (Ostrog): The largest and most extensive was the Okolny City, also known as Ostrog. This city was surrounded by ramparts and walls con
The Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyin Street in Veliky Novgorod is an inactive Orthodox church that was built in 1374 and is famous for the fact that it preserves the frescoes of Theophanes the Greek created in 1378. The temple was built on Ilyin Street, which is located on the Torgovaya side of Novgorod. Initially, a wooden church stood on t
The Church of the Transfiguration on Kovalevo is an inactive Orthodox church located near Veliky Novgorod. It is the former cathedral of the Kovalev (Spassky) Monastery, one of the small suburban monasteries of Novgorod, founded on donations from the rich and noble people of the city. The temple was built by order of the boyar Ontsifor Zhabin in 13
Ilmen (Old Russian name Ilmer) is a large lake in the western part of the Novgorod region. It is part of the drainage basin of the Baltic Sea and is a post-glacial reservoir with picturesque shores and a rich history. The area of the lake is 982 km², but depending on the water level it can vary from 733 to 2090 km². The lake is about 45 km long an
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