Location: Narva
Top Things to do in Narva
What to do and see in Narva, Ida-Viru County: The Best Free Things to do
Narva (Russian: Нарва) is the third largest city in Estonia. It is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, at the Russian border, on the Narva River which drains Lake Peipus.
Restaurants in Narva
1. Narva Joesuu
2. Pimeaed
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
This is Narva’s oldest part, an example of park architecture from the end of the 19th century. Located on the Victoria Bastion. There are two memorials in the park and its environs. The first is the iron cross erected on the Victoria Basion in 1853 in memory of the Russian soldiers that died during the Siege of Narva in the Great Northern War. The second memorial marks the graves of soldiers that died in the War of Independence in November 1918.
3. Narva Cascades
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Narva's cascades are situated on the premises of the former Kreenholm factory. They have been flowing through the area for thousands of years, but in the early '50s a reservoir was constructed on Narva River and a new river bed was dug out for a hydroelectric power station in Ivangorod to supply Leningrad (now St Petersburg). The station allows water from the reservoir through its turbines out via the cascades during the high water season in spring, which is when you can admire their beauty from the Estonian side of the border. They can be admired two times per year in total in the Narva Canyon nature reserve.Did you know...?*Trips to view the cascades are organised by Narva Museum
4. The Lords Resurrection Cathedral
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
It was built in 1890-1896 for the orthodox workers of Kreenholm Manufactory. The architect was Pavel Alis. Architectural solution comes from Byzantine tradition. Belltower is 28,8 m high. Church's walls and dome are made of local bricks. Rides, stairways and ornaments are made of Finnish granite. There is room for 2000 people. You can see three part iconostasis and 17th century’s Christ’s crucifix. Good to know: on year 1944 during the second world war, the bombing of the city left only the church untouched.
Reviewed By georgea736 - Nicosia, Cyprus
A magnificent and large and Orthodox church with old icons build in the 1890, a must visit if you are in Narva
5. Astri Centre
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
The Astri centre is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in Narva. It boasts more than 50 different stores and is home to the 3 screens of Forum Cinemas Astri. It also has a fast food restaurant and two bars. There is an exciting playroom for children where parents can leave their little ones in the care of professional child minders. The underground car park is one of the biggest in the city. The Astri centre was designed not only as a place to shop with an extensive choice of stores, but also as a great place for people to meet and spend time together. Fashion brands like H&M, Newyorker, Reserver, Lindex etc
6. Tank T- 34
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Monument reminds battles of World War II and indicates breakthrough of Soviet forces. Narva’s tank is the only such memorial, being exhibited in Estonia until this time.
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
T-34 Tank memorial from WWII showing where the Red Army crossed into Estonia in 1944. This medium size tank was one of the mainstays for the Soviet military from 1940's-1960's and some are still in use around the world. Nicely kept memorial and view of the Narva River that separates Estonia from Russia today. In 2019 a movie was made called T-34 and features several of these tanks if you want to see some of what these machines can do.
7. Puhtitsa Stavropegial Holy Dormition Monastery
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By greg_wanders - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A short (20 minute each way) detour from the main highway between Narva and Tallinn. Well worth it to see this grand convent. Apart from the main monastery building, you can walk around the site however the nuns can sometime be a bit grumpy and don't like photos as much. I would say 30 minutes -45 minutes would be sufficient during your stop. Significance wise it was interesting how the small convent built in the late 1800's grew into the largest orthodox community in the Baltic States.
8. Narva University College
9. Narva Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By grahamc894 - Dunton Green, United Kingdom
Narva's Information Centre is housed in a beautiful building on Peetri Plats. Run by excellent English- speaking staff who wil l give you all the advice, maps and pamphlets you need to enjoy your stay in Narva.It also has a gift shop. Whatsmore, Peetri Plats is where the East meets the West frontier border lies for vehicles and people crossing to and from Russia. Which might be of particular interest with Brexit possibly looming ?
10. Narva River Promenade
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By vivianl70 - Southern Finland, Finland
There is some magic in these Estonian river side cities - Narva river with the Russian castle on the opposite bank of the river is magnificent. I spent here several hours taking pictures and enjoying the Autumn sun and watching anglers (or fly-fishers) try their luck catching fishes on both strands of river Narva.
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