About The Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod

Another must-see site containing a fortress in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, and is also home to the Woodpecker Hills. A famous legend tells stories of the lands being home to a Mordvin-Starling who had wed more than fifteen women and bore seventy children. The Kremlin contains 13 towers built in the 16th century and its wall goes for more than 2 kilometers. Today, the towers are sites of history in which various exhibitions about the city’s past are displayed to visitors while other monuments are reminders of the historical battles, success, and defeats. The site is visited daily, not only by tourists but by the locals as well, and other monuments like Art Museums and the armory buildings are accessible at any given time, which gives one the freedom to roam around and take their time to appreciate the city’s energy and atmosphere.

Must See

  • The Kremlin Wall
  • Museum, Demetrius Tower
  • Museum and the Nikolskaya Tower
  • Museum Zacatecas Tower
  • The Ivanovo Tower Museum
  • Memorial "Gorky – Front" and an exhibition of military equipment
  • Center for contemporary art
  • Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum, The "national art"
  • In addition to the above attractions, there are also other attractions to see in Kremlin, the access to which is free:
  • Michael the Archangel Cathedral with the tomb of Kuzma Minin – the oldest surviving building in the Kremlin.
  • Eternal flame and the Memorial to the Fall in World War II.
  • The monument to Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich and Bishop Simon of Suzdal - the founders of the city.
  • The obelisk to Minin and Pozharsky.

How to reach

The place is situated in the city center, so you can easily reach on foot.

Tips

  • The entry into the main area is free.
  • If you are traveling in the summer season, make sure that you cover yourself well, carry an umbrella, hat, water, and sunglasses.
  • Don't forget to carry your cameras to capture the stunning view.
  • There are souvenir shops, a tourist center (tours) and museums.
  • Great place for a walk, so wear comfortable shoes.
  • The best time to visit is during the sunset and sunrise over the Volga.
  • Take a guided tour to know about the place in detail.
  • From Moscow take a metro and go to Red Square.
  • There are a lot of attractions to see in the place so you should have an ample amount of time to cover all the places.
  • Most of the attractions are closed on Monday.

Visit Time

Sunday: Closed.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

4 to 5 hour

 

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