Your vacation should always be unforgettable. But how to rest without the opportunity to go somewhere to travel? An experienced tourist may like a variety of places, of which there are many in Russia. Veliky Novgorod is the center of the formation of the Russian state. It is with him that the development of our country begins. The main building of Novgorod is the Kremlin, which appears before the guests of the city in all its splendor. Inside the Kremlin there are many different buildings that will impress any traveler.
The history of the construction of the Novgorod Kremlin
The center of many cities is the square. For Novgorod, the Kremlin became the center - a military defensive structure, which was designed to protect the prince's palace from the raids of nomadic tribes. During internal strife, the Kremlin turned into an impregnable fortress.
Inside the territory of the Kremlin, which occupies more than 12 hectares, there are many different outbuildings, architectural monuments that arouse genuine interest among tourists. It is interesting for everyone to walk through the territory of the monument, see the floods of the Volkhov River, look at the high impregnable walls.
The Novgorod Kremlin is one of the historical sights of the city. The building arose in the 11th century on the left bank of the Volkhov River. Until the 14th century, the Kremlin had a different name - Detinets. Perhaps this is due to the fact that during the hostilities, the Kremlin became a shelter for children and women. There is another meaning as well.
The first outbuilding of the Kremlin was the St. Sophia Cathedral, the stone Church of the Ascension, the Vladychiy Dvor. During its existence, the Kremlin has repeatedly burned and rebuilt. The inner territory of the Novgorod Kremlin was built up with church, residential and military structures. After the formation of a unified Moscow state, the importance of the Novgorod Kremlin declines. Its historical significance is growing today.
Excursions around the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin
At the entrance to the Kremlin, each tourist is invited to get acquainted with the scheme of the territory, see the location of outbuildings, the grandeur of the Kremlin walls. Guests can also purchase maps and guides around the city and the Kremlin.
The Novgorod Kremlin is a museum-reserve, on the territory of which many different excursions are held. The sightseeing tour will give visitors the opportunity to plunge into the world of the ancient history of Russia, see the majestic stone fortress walls, touch the history and culture of Veliky Novgorod. Several sights of the Kremlin are open for visitors - the Faceted Chamber, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Vladychiy Dvor, the Building of Public Places, the Judicial Town and others.
Opening hours of museums and exhibitions should be checked, as some compositions may only be available to visitors during summer or winter. Tour prices also vary.
To work with tourists, a special information service of the museum has been created, whose employees can answer all questions that arise. Some of the exposures also vary in running time. For example, the Faceted Chamber can be visited on weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm. There are days on which you can visit the museum free of charge.
Veliky Novgorod is the historical homeland of Great Russia. Everyone should visit this city. Here, every building, every landmark, every stone is saturated with the great Russian spirit.
The official address of the Museum-Reserve: Veliky Novgorod, Kremlin, 11
