Knazaa basna, Novgorod

Name: Knazaa basna
Address: Novgorod, Russia

#25 among attractions in Novgorod

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Knyazhaya tower is a quadrangular blind tower in the southwestern part of the Novgorod citadel. The tower in plan is a "square" 9 × 9.8 m. The height of the tower with merlons is 18,5 m, the thickness of walls on the first tier is 2 m. A ten-metre tent crowns the tower. Originally the tower had six tiers, with the first and third resting on brick vaults. The tower had exits to the walls.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 58°31'8"N, 31°16'24"E

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Knazaa basna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Millennium of Russia, Cathedral of St. Sophia, Novgorod Kremlin, Our Lady of the Sign.

~850 ftNE
Large bronze monument from 1862
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11th-century church with icons and mosaics
Cathedral of St. Sophia, Novgorod
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~790 ftNE
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0.8 miE
Church
Our Lady of the Sign, Novgorod
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0.4 miE
Church
Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Novgorod
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~1800 ftE
Historical place, History museum, Memorial
Yaroslav's Court, Novgorod
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0.4 miE
Church
Church of St. Paraskevi, Novgorod
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~1640 ftW
Monastery
Desyatinny Monastery, Novgorod
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0.9 miE
Church
Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street, Novgorod
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0.8 miE
58°31'2"N • 31°17'40"E
Znamenskij sobor, Novgorod
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0.4 miE
58°31'6"N • 31°17'8"E
Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings, Novgorod
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Knazaa basna?

Nearby attractions include Basna Kokuj, Novgorod (2 min walk), Spasskaa basna, Novgorod (2 min walk), Dvorcovaa basna, Novgorod (3 min walk), Pokrovskaa basna, Novgorod (3 min walk).

How to get to Knazaa basna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knazaa basna:

Bus

Сенная площадь • Lines: 26 (6 min walk)
площадь Победы-Софийская • Lines: 26, А20 (9 min walk)

Train

Novgorod-Na-Volkhove (26 min walk)