Location: Nizhny Novgorod
Top Things to do in Nizhny Novgorod
Top Restaurants in Nizhny Novgorod
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There are hundreds of historical monuments and features in Nizhny Novgorod, each more beautiful and unique than the last. A red brick kremlin, stone cathedrals, a futuristic planetarium, medieval monasteries, a hyperboloid tower... Nizhny Novgorod seems to be a mashup of cultures, eras and technologies that all miraculously work in harmony to create an endearing urban landscape.
Restaurants in Nizhny Novgorod
1. Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By alexey2612 - Moscow, Russia
This Church is commonly known as Stroganoff Church. Officially it is called the Church of the Nativity. But everyone calls it by the name of its funders - the rich family of Stroganoff (French style spelling). The church was visited by Peter the Great himself. In the Soviet times it was planned to be demolished. Saved by the last priest who served here before the Revolution, who persuaded the government to preserve it for the art sake. So it became the museum of atheism, and the priest - its director, his deputy - a guard. Such a twist of history.
2. Pechersky Ascension Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By alexey2612 - Moscow, Russia
The monastery is situated in a low bank of the Volga river. I came here by public transportation. It can be seen from the cable-car. The monastery was founded in 14 th century by monks from Kiev Pechora monastery. They settled several miles away from the Nizhni Novgorod Kremlin. Now it is almost in the city center. In 2013 the monument to Alexander II was unveiled who visited the monastery in 1858. I enjoyed the atmosphere of this place.
3. Yurkovka Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
4. Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevskiy
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5.0 based on 317 reviews
The cathedral was built in honor of Alexander II, who visited Nizhny Novgorod during the International industrial artistic exhibition that was held in Nizhny Novgorod in 1896.
Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia
I'm not a fan of the exterior color, but the inside of this church is beautiful. Wood iconostases. Beautiful painting all over the interior.
5. Museum of Old Equipment and Tools
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5.0 based on 214 reviews
6. State Bank
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5.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By 773nicholasn - Copenhagen, Denmark
Although I couldn't get into the bank I found the facade of the building quite impressive. Definitely worth seeing.
7. Museum of Interactive Science Quarks
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
It is necessary to touch and be influenced by the museum of physics and entertaining sciences with more than 100 interactive exhibits which it is possible. The inclined room, Ames's room and a 3-meter tower crane which even the child can operate are among the most interesting exhibits. Besides, in the museum there is own spherical movie theater (mini-planetarium). On days off in "Quarks" master classes and scientific shows are held (it is possible to study the schedule on the website of the museum). The museum of entertaining sciences is carried out final for kindergartens and elementary grades, New Year trees and other actions, it is possible to celebrate birthday of the child here, to arrange business action, an office party or a wedding photoshoot.
8. Galileo Park
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5.0 based on 140 reviews
The pavilion of more than 1000 m2: interactive exhibits, optical illusions, amazing musical instruments, the mysterious mirror, the room with the broken gravity, intricate mazes, unexpected photo zone and much more. You’ll feel a dwarf and a giant, learn to play the water pipes, play on the strings of invisible harps, create your own world.
9. Khrupkiye Mechty Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
10. Michael the Archangel Cathedral
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
The oldest church in the city, this cathedral was built in 1631 to honor the people of Nizhni Novgorod who saved Russia from Polish invaders in the early 1600s.
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