The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is rightfully one of the most important and best sights of the city. They began to build the Kremlin back in the 16th century, but in the end, on the basis of this building, a city appeared that could protect from Tatar raids.
What's in the Kremlin
The two-kilometer-long wall was reinforced with 13 towers, but only 12 have survived to this day. Previously, there was a garrison and artillery armament, but now, when the military component has ceased to be a priority, the Kremlin has become an administrative building. Therefore, now there are:
- marriage registry
- Court of Arbitration.
- Prosecutor's Office.
- City Council.
- Philharmonic.
- Art Museum.
- Guardhouse.
- Postal office.
- Cafe.
- Eternal flame.
- Alley of love.
- What is the Kremlin hiding
According to the historical legend, somewhere in the casemates was hidden the same library of Ivan IV (the Terrible), brought by Sophia Palaeologus (grandmother). However, even now this very collection of books has not been found. And the reason lies not only in the close location of groundwater, but also in the complexity of the relief.
Showroom
The exhibition hall, known as the "Dmitrievskaya Tower", hosts exhibitions almost every day, in which exhibits from the Museum-Reserve are presented. Also in the Ivanovskaya tower there is a large exposition of the feats of the unity of peoples. This exposition is dedicated to the militia in Novgorod, which happened in 1612. And from May to November for tourists and ordinary visitors walks along the walls of the sights. The excursion starts from the Zachatskaya Tower to Dmitrievskaya and vice versa.
Conception tower
One of the most popular places is the Conception Tower, and it is this tower that represents parts of the foundation, the tower and photographs taken during the excavations of leading archaeologists and the restoration of cultural populations. The tower has two exhibitions - an archaeological past and with Russian soldiers through the centuries. These exhibitions are reconstructions of the costumes of that time, as well as reconstructions of warriors and adversaries in the period from the 9th to the 16th century. There you can also see the works of chasers.
Information for tourists: opening hours, excursions, how to get there
The Kremlin's address is Nizhny Novgorod. However, you should first find out the opening hours of the Dmitrievskaya Tower (one of the attractions worth visiting) - from 10 am to 5 pm on all days except Monday. The working hours of the Ivanovskaya tower are also from 10 to 17 hours with the same day off. Also, many tourists are advised to visit the Kremlin Wall. It is open to the public from May to August, from 10 am to 8 pm, and from September to mid-October, from 10 am to 6 pm. From mid-October to November 30 - from 10 am to 5 pm.
Also, many tourists are advised to see the exact location of the Kremlin and the cost of tickets during visiting hours on the official website. This will help to avoid incidents with visiting the attraction during office hours. All this will help to find out the guide and guide to the Novgorod Kremlin.
