Bor, Nizhny Novgorod

Name: Bor
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

#21 among attractions in Nizhny Novgorod

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Bor is a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Volga River, across from Nizhny Novgorod. The two cities are connected by bridges built in 1965 and 2017, and by ferry service. Population: 78,058 ; 61,525 ; 64,512 ; 51,000. ()

Local name: Бор Area: 16.22 mi²Coordinates: 56°21'3"N, 44°4'60"E

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Bor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Kremlin, Minin and Pozharsky Square, Pechersky Ascension Monastery, Dmitrievskaya Tower.

3.4 miSW
Medieval fortress, now home to museums
The Kremlin, Nizhny Novgorod
87 min walk • Perched on the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, the Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod stands as a majestic testament to Russia's storied past. This formidable castle, with its crimson walls and commanding towers, is not just an architectural marvel but a crucial piece...
3.4 miSW
Square
Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nizhny Novgorod
87 min walk • Minin and Pozharsky Square, located in the heart of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is a historic and cultural landmark that serves as a testament to the city's rich past. This square is named after two Russian national heroes, Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, who...
2.3 miSW
Monastery, Church
Pechersky Ascension Monastery, Nizhny Novgorod
60 min walk • Nestled on the high banks of the Volga River, the Pechersky Ascension Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural grandeur. This historic monastery, founded in the early 14th century, has long been a place of religious...
3.4 miSW
Tower
Dmitrievskaya Tower, Nizhny Novgorod
87 min walk • The Dmitrievskaya Tower, an iconic structure within the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, stands as a historical beacon and a testament to the city's rich past. Located at the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers, this tower is one of the remaining parts of the...
4.7 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
120 min walk • Nizhny Novgorod Stadium is a modern marvel of sports architecture nestled in the picturesque city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. This state-of-the-art venue debuted on the world stage during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where it hosted six matches, including a quarter-final.
3.8 miSW
Street
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
97 min walk • Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is the high street in the historical centre of Nizhny Novgorod and one of its oldest streets. Until 1917 it was considered a street for noblemen. Formed as the main street of the city by the end of the 18th century.
1.6 miSW
Aerial tramway
Nizhny Novgorod Cableway, Nizhny Novgorod
41 min walk • Nizhny Novgorod Volga Aerial Tramway is a 3660-meter-long gondola lift cable car connecting the city of Nizhny Novgorod in Russia with the town of Bor. Built by Poma and inaugurated in February 2012, it crosses the Volga River in a 900-meter-long span on two 82-meter-high masts, and six further masts on its full length.
3.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Komedia, Nizhny Novgorod
96 min walk • There are several theaters in Nizhny Novgorod Among them there are three academic theaters, comedy theaters, young audience theaters, etc: Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theatre named after M.
3.6 miSW
Church, Eclectic architecture
Cerkov Rozdestva Ioana Predteci, Nizhny Novgorod
91 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Nizhny Novgorod, mentioned from the 15th century. The stone church was consecrated in 1683, again on November 4, 2005.
3.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Russkij muzej fotografii, Nizhny Novgorod
92 min walk • The Russian Museum of Photography in Nizhny Novgorod is a municipal cultural institution of Nizhny Novgorod. The museum has an extensive collection of photographic equipment, photographic literature, photographs of the XIX-XX centuries.
3.4 miSW
Eclectic architecture
Nizegorodskij ostrog, Nizhny Novgorod
88 min walk • Nizhny Novgorod Ostrog is a former prison in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod. The ostrog is a complex of a prison and an administrative building. It was built in the form of a rectangle with four towers in the corners.