Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod

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Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod

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The historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod is the downtown of Nizhny Novgorod with historical buildings in the borders up to 1917. A large number of ancient buildings, natural landmarks and historic districts are found in the area. In the old city there are buildings of different epochs and architectural styles, including Neo-Byzantine, Stroganov's Baroque, Empire, Modern. These include the medieval Kremlin, 19th-century mansions and Stalinist monumental houses. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°19'6"N, 43°59'40"E

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Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNE
Medieval fortress, now home to museums
The Kremlin, Nizhny Novgorod
20 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...
0.7 miNE
Square
Minin and Pozharsky Square, Nizhny Novgorod
19 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
19 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...
0.7 miNE
Tower
Dmitrievskaya Tower, Nizhny Novgorod
19 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 miN
Scenic walking areas, Street
Rozhdestvenskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
19 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.
~1450 ftNE
Street
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod
7 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.
1.4 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.
~730 ftN
Synagogue
Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue, Nizhny Novgorod
4 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 miN
Museum
Domik Kasirina, Nizhny Novgorod
11 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.
~1740 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Komedia, Nizhny Novgorod
9 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.
0.8 miN
Church, Eclectic architecture
Cerkov Rozdestva Ioana Predteci, Nizhny Novgorod
21 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod?

Nearby attractions include Nizhny Novgorod oblast handicraft museum, Nizhny Novgorod (1 min walk), Nizhny Novgorod Synagogue, Nizhny Novgorod (4 min walk), Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod (7 min walk), Akov Mihajlovic Sverdlov, Nizhny Novgorod (9 min walk).

How to get to Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic centre of Nizhny Novgorod:

Bus

площадь Горького • Lines: 1, 16, 26, 30, 40, 41, 43, 45, 5, 58, 64, 68, 80, т18, т34, т37, т57, т74, т97 (7 min walk)
станция метро Горьковская • Lines: 1, 16, 40, 41, 58, 64, 68, т34, т57, т74, т97 (8 min walk)

Tram

Нижегородская улица • Lines: 1, 2, 21 (7 min walk)
Большая Покровская улица • Lines: 1, 11, 2, 21 (9 min walk)

Metro

Gorkovskaya • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)