Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod

Name: Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

#14 among attractions in Nizhny Novgorod

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Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod

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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. It is considered an analogue of the Arbat in Moscow or 6-7 Lines of Vasilyevsky Island in St. Petersburg. ()

Local name: Большая Покровская улица Coordinates: 56°19'16"N, 43°59'58"E

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Nizhny Novgorod Russia

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Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Kremlin, Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nativity church, Dmitrievskaya Tower.

0.5 miNE
Medieval fortress, now home to museums
The Kremlin, Nizhny Novgorod
13 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...
0.5 miNE
Square
Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nizhny Novgorod
12 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...
0.7 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Nativity church, Nizhny Novgorod
18 min walk • The Nativity Church in Nizhny Novgorod stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich religious history. This sacred site, often referred to as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, is a prominent feature in the city's skyline, with its majestic bell...
0.5 miNE
Tower
Dmitrievskaya Tower, Nizhny Novgorod
12 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...
0.7 miNW
Scenic walking areas, Street
Rozhdestvenskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
18 min walk • Rozhdestvenskaya Street – an historic street in Nizhny Novgorod. Is a unique open-air museum, there are only stone houses, the history of the oldest of which dates back to the middle of the 18th century. Officially there are 35 monuments of architecture.
1.4 miNW
Church, Russian revival architecture
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod
36 min walk • The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located in the Kanavinsky city district of Nizhny Novgorod. The cathedral is located on the former territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
~1050 ftW
Synagogue
Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue, Nizhny Novgorod
6 min walk • The Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue serves the Jewish community of the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, which currently numbers over 10,000 people. It is located at 5a Gruzinskaya Street.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Domik Kasirina, Nizhny Novgorod
10 min walk • Kashirin's House is a museum located in Nizhny Novgorod, Poshtovoye conezd, 21, in the house of M. Gorky's maternal grandfather. Object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation of federal importance.
~670 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Komedia, Nizhny Novgorod
4 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.
0.6 miN
Church, Eclectic architecture
Cerkov Rozdestva Ioana Predteci, Nizhny Novgorod
16 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.
~1260 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Russkij muzej fotografii, Nizhny Novgorod
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street?

Nearby attractions include Akov Mihajlovic Sverdlov, Nizhny Novgorod (2 min walk), Komedia, Nizhny Novgorod (4 min walk), Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue, Nizhny Novgorod (6 min walk), Russkij muzej fotografii, Nizhny Novgorod (7 min walk).

How to get to Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street:

Tram

Большая Покровская улица • Lines: 1, 11, 2, 21 (2 min walk)
улица Добролюбова • Lines: 1, 2, 21 (9 min walk)

Bus

Диагностический центр • Lines: 1, 16, 40, 41, 58, 64, 68, т34, т57, т74, т97 (11 min walk)
кинотеатр Спутник • Lines: 1, 16, 40, 41, 58, 64, 68, т34, т57, т74, т97 (11 min walk)

Metro

Gorkovskaya • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)