Location: Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Top Things to do in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Top Restaurants in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Volga District
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (Russian: Нижегоро́дская о́бласть, Nizhegorodskaya oblast), also known as Nizhegorod Oblast, is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). Its administrative center is the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Population: 3,310,597 (2010 Census). From 1932 to 1990 it was known as Gorky Oblast.
Restaurants in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
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. Saint Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery
4. Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevskiy
Overall Ratings
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. Fedorovsky Embankment
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5.0 based on 582 reviews
Reviewed By kkgreen269 - Moscow, Russia
This is one of the best places to observe sunsets in the city. The amazing view on the two rivers and the “Strelka”, when Oka becames to Volga. Also you could see all down districts of the city with football stadium, Alexander Nevsky cathedral and “Yarmarka” (old fair’s building).
6. Resurrection Cathedral
7. St. Nicholas Convent
8. State Bank
Overall Ratings
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.
