Location: Narva
Top Things to do in Narva
What to do and see in Narva, Ida-Viru County: The Best Historic Sites
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.
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1. Narva Knights' Fortress
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
During more than its 700 years existence Narva Hermann Castle belonged to Danes, Germans, Swedes, Russians and finally Estonians. The castle’s appearance as we know it today originates from the 14th-16th c. from the period of domination by Livonian Order.Today Narva castle hosts a museum where one can see both permanent exhibition on Narva city history as well as about a dozen of temporary expositions.A beautiful view of Narva city and Ivangorod fortress on the Russian side can be admired from 51 metre high Tall Hermann tower.Each summer the artisan history centre Northern Yard comes to life in the castle’s northern yard.
2. Hermanni Linnus
3. Narva Town Hall
4. Fama Centre
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
Fama is the name of one of Narva’s bastions.Built in 1690, it comprised a yard and surrounding rooms in which there were workshops, smiths’ stores, stables, barns and prison facilities. It was demolished to make way for the trade route to Europe. It is the only bastion in the city that no longer exists. However, in its place has sprung up a brand new shopping complex. ‘The rebirth of history on the trade route’ was the idea behind the project.
5. Kreenholm Area and Kreenholm Textile Factory
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
A double-terraced waterfall is located on the Narva River, just above the city. Kreenholm Island is located between the two terraces. The famous Kreenholm Textile Factory was built on the shore of the waterfull in the 19th century, and was the largest factory in the Russian Empire at that time. In 1913 over ten thousand people worked there! A compact complex of industrial architecture developed around the factory that included the factory, a hospital, workers' barracks, directors' houses, and Kreenholm Park. The buildings were built in the English style using red brick. The Kreenholm brand is known far beyond Estonia.
6. Narva Bastions
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
The designer of the 17th century defence fortifications is architect Erik Dahlberg. A total of seven bastions were built: Honor, Gloria, Victoria, Fama, Triumph, Fortuna, and Spes. There were interior rooms (cells) in some of the bastions. In the 1930s, tours were organized there. During the Second World War, the local residents used the cells as bomb shelters. Work has been started to dry our and light the bastions.
Reviewed By 111dmitrijs - Tallinn, Estonia
We've been on a guided tour, reserved in advance. It was a little bit cold inside, almost the same freezing cold as outside, but the humorous guide just made our day. Tickets are available on spot, park your car near the entrance. Watch your head and be polite with local ghosts.
7. Baron von Velio House
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
Built in the Classicist style at the beginning of the 19th century. A boys’ secondary school was later located here. Currently the Old Town State School is housed here.
8. Victoria Bastion
During 300 years Narva`s mightiest bastion Victoria has been keeping its history`s secrets full of great victories and defeats. Now after its complete restoration it is awaiting everyone who wants to hear them. Go for a walk with a guide in bastion`s tunnels - casemates and discover how the bastions were built and how they were used.
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