Sightseeing in Nizhniy Novgorod - what to see. Complete travel guide

In the middle of the 12th century, a small Slavic fortified settlement was formed on the territory of the modern city at the mouth of the Oka River. It was called the Old Town. In the period between 1228 and 1239, the white stone Cathedral of Archangel Michael and Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior were built here, followed by the building of the cathedrals of the Grand Duchy of Vladimir.
Today, the city with a rich and eventful history is one of the most attractive cities of the country from a tourist point of view. Its amazing history is reflected in unique architectural monuments. Local museums present interesting collections concerning different periods of the city development. Nizhny Novgorod is perfect for walking, excursion tourism, and the acquaintance with the original Russian culture. With it, it is a beautiful modern city that will delight its guests with comfortable entertainment venues and a well-developed infrastructure.

One of the most picturesque places in the city is the Fedorovsky embankment located on the Oka bank. It has a spectacular view of the river and many famous attractions. The embankment is an excellent viewing platform where you can admire Stroganov Church, the Kanavino Bridge, and other interesting constructions. In the warm period, the embankment is always decorated with interesting landscape attractions.

Another unique architectural monument is the Main Fair House located in the city center. At one time, the greatest fair in the Russian Empire was held in this luxurious building with rich interior. In 1816, the building was significantly damaged in a fire but then was restored fast. Nowadays, different cultural events are held in this fascinating building. There is a big square with landscape decorations in front of it.

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Survived castles around Nizhniy Novgorod
♥ Castle 'Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Nizhniy Novgorod
♥ Nature Park 'Zavolzh’e' , 51.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Zavolzh’e' , 51.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Nizhniy Novgorod from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
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From the series “Top 14 Most Polluted Cities of the Planet”
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Distance from Nizhniy Novgorod center - 35.7 km.
Thanks to the cooperation of the Russian ecologists, it has managed to extinguish the landfill a few years ago. However, the full prevention of the ecological catastrophe still exists in the wide field. In the city there are still many large rubbish heaps, one of which is called 'White Sea'. It was organized in 1973. At present, more than 7 million tonnes of chemical waste is kept on the rubbish heap. The processing of such a quantity of the chemical waste requires the enormous material expenditure, and is therefore postponed every year. …
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