Die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Narva

Narva Essentials

Narva stands as a historic gateway on the Estonian-Russian border, characterized by the Narva River and the opposing medieval fortifications of Hermann Castle and Ivangorod Fortress. The city’s architectural heritage includes the 17th-century Baroque Town Hall, the Neo-Byzantine Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, and the Lutheran Alexander's Cathedral. This collection highlights Narva’s military history, its industrial significance near the Narva Waterfall, and its cultural evolution through monuments like the Swedish Lion and the city’s dedicated art and history museums.

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Hermann Castle

Hermann Castle, also known as the Narva castle or Narva fortress, is a medieval castle in the city of Narva, in northeastern Estonia.

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Ivangorod Fortress

Ivangorod Fortress is a castle in Ivangorod, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It was built in the 15th century.

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Narva Town Hall

Narva Town Hall is a historic municipal building in the city of Narva, Estonia.

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Narva Waterfall

Narva Waterfall is the waterfall on Narva River, Estonia and Russia.

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Orthodox Church of Resurrection

The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral is a Neo-Byzantine style Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate located in Narva, Estonia.

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Alexander's Cathedral

Alexander's Church is a church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Narva, Estonia.

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Swedish lion

The Swedish Lion, or "the lion monument of Narva", are two statues erected as monuments in memory of the 1700 battle of Narva in the city…

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Narva Museum

Housed within Hermann Castle, this museum documents Narva's history from the 13th century. Exhibits include historical artifacts and interactive displays, while the Northern Yard features reconstructed 17th-century workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional crafts during summer months.

Art Gallery Of Narva Museum

Occupying a former 18th-century ammunition depot on the Gloria Bastion, this gallery displays a permanent collection of Russian art from the 18th and 19th centuries. It also hosts rotating temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary Estonian and Russian artists.