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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.

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Faceted Chamber

The Episcopal Chamber is a 15th-century monument located in Novgorod Kremlin, Veliky Novgorod, Russia.

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Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Novgorod

Saint Nicholas Cathedral, founded by Mstislav the Great in 1113 and consecrated in 1136, is the oldest surviving building in the central…

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Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviour on Ilyina Street

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior is a former Russian Orthodox Church that stands on Ilyina Street in Veliky Novgorod just…

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Basna Kokuj

The tallest tower in the Novgorod Kremlin, rebuilt in the 18th century. It features a distinctive multi-tiered rectangular shape and served as a lookout point offering views of the city and the Volkhov River.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky Theater of Dramatic Art

A landmark of Soviet brutalist architecture designed by Vladimir Somov and completed in 1987. The building features experimental concrete forms and serves as the city's primary venue for theatrical performances.