Antoniev Monastery, Novgorod

Name: Antoniev Monastery
Address: Novgorod, Russia

#16 among attractions in Novgorod

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The Antoniev Monastery rivalled the Yuriev Monastery as the most important monastery of medieval Novgorod the Great. It stands along the right bank of the Volkhov River north of the city centre and forms part of the Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings, a World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: Антониев монастырь Unesco: from 1992Coordinates: 58°32'21"N, 31°17'22"E

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Antoniev Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of St. Sophia, Zverin Monastery, Katholikon of the Antoniev Monastery, Cerkov Rozdestva Bogorodicy.

1.3 miS
11th-century church with icons and mosaics
Cathedral of St. Sophia, Novgorod
33 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Sophia stands as a majestic embodiment of the rich history and religious significance in the ancient city of Novgorod, Russia. This venerable church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the country's oldest and most important religious...
0.5 miSW
Monastery,
Zverin Monastery, Novgorod
14 min walk • The Zverin Monastery is a monastery in Veliky Novgorod, located on the left bank of the Volkhov River, north of the Kremlin. This is one of the oldest Russian monasteries, founded before the 12th century.
~500 ftNW
Church
Katholikon of the Antoniev Monastery, Novgorod
3 min walk • The Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos is a katholikon completed in 1122 in the Monastery of St. Antony, Veliky Novgorod. Dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos, it is one of the few buildings surviving in Russia from the early 12th century.
1 miS
Church
Cerkov Rozdestva Bogorodicy, Novgorod
26 min walk • The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God on Mikhalitsa is located in Veliky Novgorod on Molotkovskaya Street.
1.2 miS
Tower
Fedorovskaa basna, Novgorod
31 min walk • Fyodorovskaya Tower is a cylindrical tower of Novgorod citadel, a monument of military-defensive architecture of the XV century. The loopholes are large with arched completion, in shape resembling window apertures, closed with wooden shutters.
1.2 miS
Tower
Vladimirskaa basna, Novgorod
31 min walk • Vladimir Tower is a quadrangular passing tower of the Novgorod citadel, a monument of military-engineering defensive architecture of the late 15th century.
1.2 miSW
Tower
Mitropolica basna, Novgorod
32 min walk • Metropolitan's Tower is a cylindrical tower of the Novgorod citadel, a monument of military-defensive architecture of the 15th century. The tower is round in plan, deaf, diameter 13.6 m, thickness of walls - 3.1 m, height of walls - 16.3 m, rubble...
0.5 miS
58°31'57"N • 31°17'29"E
Cerkov Ioanna Bogoslova na Vitke, Novgorod
12 min walk • Church
1.5 miSW
58°31'18"N • 31°15'48"E
Cerkov Dvenadcati Apostolov na Propasteh, Novgorod
39 min walk • Church
0.6 miS
58°31'52"N • 31°17'28"E
Cerkov Borisa i Gleba, Novgorod
15 min walk • Church
1 miW
Universities and schools
Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Novgorod
27 min walk • The Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, also known informally as NovSU, was founded in 1993 by merging the two oldest higher education institutions of Veliky Novgorod: the Pedagogical and Polytechnic Institutes. Later, Novgorod Agricultural Academy was included into the structure of the University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Antoniev Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Katholikon of the Antoniev Monastery, Novgorod (3 min walk), Cerkov Ioanna Bogoslova na Vitke, Novgorod (12 min walk), Zverin Monastery, Novgorod (14 min walk), Cerkov Borisa i Gleba, Novgorod (15 min walk).

How to get to Antoniev Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Antoniev Monastery:

Bus

ул. Зелёная • Lines: А20 (12 min walk)
ул. Московская • Lines: А20 (14 min walk)

Train

Новгород-депо (34 min walk)