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What to see in Nizhny Novgorod for 1 or 2 days of rest on your own? Consider all the best sights of the city and its surroundings. We will find out the nuances of visiting, where you must visit and what excursions with local guides will be useful, rather than a trip on your own.
Studying the beauty and the most interesting places of infinitely beautiful Russia, you should definitely pay special attention to Nizhny Novgorod. It is this ancient city that harbors many amazing secrets, magical landscapes and conveys the flavor of these places.
The territory of the city and its surroundings is so varied and large that every tourist will certainly be able to find something to their liking for 1-3 days of visiting.
Kremlin
When vacationers have only a few days to get acquainted with the most striking and memorable monuments of architecture, art and history, then it is worth developing a special itinerary.
In the city, almost in the very heart, there is an amazingly beautiful and unusual Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin... The complex has thirteen towers and the walls stretch over two kilometers. On the territory of the Kremlin there are museums and galleries, interesting monuments and sculptures. You can come here every day from 9.00 to 17.00. Entrance fees start at 8 €. You can spend the whole day here. There are many places on the territory for interesting photo sessions, recreation and knowledge of historical facts;
Chkalov staircase
Spacious and majestic Chkalovskaya stairs has more than five hundred steps. It goes from the very bottom of the Volga River embankment up to the famous Manin and Pozharsky squares. An interesting shape in the form of the figure eight is marked by a wonderful monument to the pilot;
City embankment
Beautiful and well-groomed Fedorovsky embankment opens unique views of the Oka River and the famous Kanavinsky Bridge. It is from here that you can fully admire the grandeur and splendor of the Stroganov Church. A monument to the great writer Maxim Gorky is erected here and there are many places for recreation and cycling;
Pokrovskaya street
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street allows any hiker to explore the best sights of Nizhny Novgorod. It houses several theaters, many shops and trade pavilions. It is here that you can admire various monuments of modern masters and have a pleasant pastime;
Alexander Nevsky Sosbor
The most beautiful architectural solution Alexander Nevsky Novoyarmorochny Cathedral pleases the eye and attracts guests of the city. In search of a place where to take a walk in Nizhny Novgorod for free and see the wonderful creations of the masters, this is a great option. Now the cathedral has become a cathedral, services are held in it and there are many religious artifacts;
Stroganov Church
Variegated Stroganov Church located near the city center. It has completely retained its original appearance since the 18th century;
Pechersky Monastery
Pechersky Ascension Monastery some time ago it was closed from the gaze of tourists, now there are excursion programs here. You can get on the excursion for 10-12 €;
House of the history of the city
Wonderful Fair House - this is a great place to buy souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family;
The Rukavishnikovs' estate
Refined estates of the Rukavishnikovs invites guests of the city and invites them to take part in an intriguing excursion, during which you can learn the history of a noble family, about the events of those times and the details of the construction of the building. The ticket price is from 6 €;
House of Peter I
Be sure to look into the interesting place of the city, which is in every tourist guide - legendary house of Peter I... According to local beliefs, Peter himself once stopped at a local merchant and favored such a cozy reception. Now there is a small museum and you can visit it for only 2-4 €;
National Bank
Building state bank more like an amazing fairytale castle. It was built in the 20th century and is still actively serving its homeland;
Art Museum of Nizhny Novgorod
To come in Art Museum possible on weekdays. Tickets start at 7 €. It is here that the finest masterpieces of modern and ancient masters are located. You can listen to interesting stories and look at the canvases;
Drama theater
Must see and visit drama theatre... The performance of professional actors is mesmerizing and intriguing, and the building itself looks like the entrance to an ancient temple;
Gorky Museum
For connoisseurs of prose and poetry, it will be very interesting to visit Gorky Museumwhere you can become a participant in exciting lectures for only 2-4 €;
GAZ Automobile History Museum
Museum of the history of the development of GAZ cars offers vacationers an amazing collection of cars from different eras. Children and adults love to go here. The ticket price is 4 €;
Cable car
Take a ride on the famous cable car a must for every tourist. It passes through numerous canals and rivers, with wonderful views of the city and landscape. A one-way trip costs € 2;
Limpopo park
you can please young travelers with a hike in an equipped zoological park Limpopo... It works every day from 9.00 to 18.00. the ticket will cost 3-5 €;
Park "Switzerland"
true connoisseurs of nature will be delighted to stay in Switzerland park... There are perennial coniferous and deciduous trees, a lot of greenery and flowers. On the territory there is a small zoo and many places for cultural recreation;
River
Lovely Volga river waiting for vacationers and guests of the city. You can always organize a boat trip and ride a boat. Such a trip costs from 8 €;
Monuments of the city
interesting and funny memorial building - "funny goat»Makes kids and adults happy. There is a local belief that the goat needs to be milked and the year will be monetary and favorable for business.
Interesting places in Nizhny Novgorod that are worth visiting are located in the center and on the outskirts, in courtyards and squares. That is why the choice of what to visit will depend on the personal preferences of the vacationers.
Prices for city tours
It will not be difficult to go to Nizhny Novgorod on an excursion:
- an excursion on a huge ship on the Volga River costs about 15 € and may include the work of a professional guide, stops at memorable places, and even providing food and drinks to vacationers;
- a professionally prepared program with a bus trip to the most important and interesting places of the city will cost 12-15 €. It covers a huge territory and includes visits to museums and cathedrals;
- you can choose excursions to parks and natural monuments every day. They take half a day and cost between 12 and 20 €.
These are the sights and programs that you can see in Nizhny Novgorod on your own, but it will be more interesting with a guide, which is why we advise you to take a guided tour.
Where to go with your child?
When planning a trip with children of different ages, it is worth paying great attention to their cultural development and pleasant rest;
- visiting the zoo;
- a trip to the ZAZ Automotive Museum;
- visiting the art museum;
- active entertainment in the amusement park;
- excursion to the Kremlin.
In addition, there is always a choice of what to do in Nizhny Novgorod with children. There are many entertainment centers and establishments, lounges, cafes and more.You can organize a hike with tents, ride on the river on catamarans or spend the whole day.
You can always visit unique and very beautiful sights of a religious nature. This will allow young tourists to learn a lot of new things, join the high and get a lot of positive emotions.
The city offers a lot of entertainment that is worth visiting in Nizhny Novgorod. Here any tourist will find an interesting program to his taste and budget.
