What to do and see in Nizhny Novgorod, Volga District: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

November 22, 2021 Alida England

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. Neskuchny Nizhniy

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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Neskuchny Nizhniy

Personal guides and group tours Explore the city with local guides Discover things you will never find on Wikipedia Understand the difference between the Real Russia and TV Russia Get the very best of Nizhny Novgorod Every day 08:00-20:00 Our guides speak English, French, German, Spanish, Italian

2. Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God

ul. Rozhdestvenskaja, d.34, Nizhny Novgorod 603001 Russia
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5.0 based on 284 reviews

Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God

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.

3. Pechersky Ascension Monastery

Privolzhskaya Sloboda, 108, Nizhny Novgorod 603063 Russia +7 831 432-66-50 http://www.pecherskiy.nne.ru
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Pechersky Ascension Monastery

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.

4. Fedorovsky Embankment

Naberezhnaya Fedorovskogo, Nizhny Novgorod Russia http://www.gkstroy.com/objects/fedo/
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5.0 based on 582 reviews

Fedorovsky Embankment

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).

5. Limpopo Zoo

Yaroshenko St., 7B, Nizhny Novgorod Russia +7 831 271-67-37 [email protected] http://www.nnzoo.ru
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5.0 based on 943 reviews

Limpopo Zoo

Reviewed By lesyax - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

I live in NN and I love this zoo so much. First of all, there are a lot of different animals. Animals are really friendly and funny. You can buy some food and feed them here. P.S. But be careful with goats. They really like eating, so they can run after you to get some food.

6. Museum of Interactive Science Quarks

str. Rodionova, house 165, building. 13 Mall Ganza, Nizhny Novgorod 603087 Russia +7 831 423-42-51 [email protected] http://kvarky.ru/
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Museum of Interactive Science Quarks

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.

7. Galileo Park

Kazanskoye Hwy., 11, Nizhny Novgorod 603163 Russia +7 831 235-01-27 [email protected] http://nn.galileopark.ru
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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Galileo Park

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.

8. Chkalov Staircase

Nizhny Novgorod Russia +7 910 108-31-13 http://www.nizhnynovgorod.com/tourism/sightseeing/
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4.5 based on 1,340 reviews

Chkalov Staircase

The top of this massive staircase behind the Chkalov Monument offers a great view of the Volga River.

Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia

A giant set of stairs, named for a soviet test pilot, whose statue is at the top. A great workout if you're climbing up

9. Chkalov Monument

Chkalov Monument 40 Let Oktyabrya 6, Nizhny Novgorod 603002 Russia
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4.5 based on 454 reviews

Chkalov Monument

This statue monument honors Valerii Chkalov, the first aviator to fly to the North Pole.

Reviewed By vodkatrain_1001Trips - Frankfurt, Germany

This is a very nice and historic monument, beside the big challenge this pilot did manage, it also reminds about the better times when Russia and USA/Canada were still friends.

10. Bolshaia Pokrovskaia Street

Nizhny Novgorod Russia http://akuaku.ru/dostoprimechatelnosti/ulitsa-bolshaia-pokrovskaia-nizhnii-novgorod
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4.5 based on 1,322 reviews

Bolshaia Pokrovskaia Street

Reviewed By abrogers2001 - Perth, Australia

The town was definitely cleaned up for the Soccer World Cup and nowhere more so than this street. It features everything from small bars and cafes, to luxury designer shops. There are quite a few places to buy souvenirs if that is your thing, but in any case it is an exciting place to stroll on a Saturday evening. One thing that hasn’t adjusted since the World Cup are the prices, so go somewhere else if you want better value. The street leads straight through many of the main tourist attractions and is the commercial hub of the city. There is a lot of street art and some signs in English.

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