Hidden gems of Veliky Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod’s historical landscape extends beyond its central landmarks. This collection highlights the city's architectural diversity, featuring the rare 15th-century Gothic brickwork of the Faceted Chamber and the striking Soviet brutalist design of the Fyodor Dostoevsky Theater. Explore the 1113 Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the ruins of the 17th-century Gostiny Dvor arcade, and the Church of the Transfiguration, which preserves the only authenticated frescoes by Byzantine master Theophanes the Greek. The list also includes the 19th-century Museum of Fine Arts and the distinctive Kokuj Tower.