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Kremlin (Detinets)
sightseeingAncient fortress with St. Sophia Cathedral and Millennium monument.
Yaroslav's Court
cultureMedieval marketplace with Hanseatic trading post ruins and churches.
Sofia Side
sightseeingWestern bank with Kremlin, main tourist attractions, and hotels.
Trade Side
localEastern bank with Yaroslav's Court and historic merchant quarter.
faq.title
faq.subtitle Veliky Novgorod
In 862, Slavic tribes invited Scandinavian Prince Rurik to rule. He came to Novgorod, founding dynasty that ruled Russia for 750 years until 1598!
Built 1045-1050, it is the OLDEST church in Russia! Almost 1000 years old. Modeled on Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
Lastochka train: 2.5-3 hours (from $4!). Perfect day trip - leave morning, return evening. Trains every 2-3 hours.
Yes! Since 1992. Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings - includes Kremlin, churches, monasteries. One of first Russian sites on list.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Veliky Novgorod
IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash!
This is THE birthplace of Russia! Prince Rurik came here in 862 to found Russian state.
Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets) is OLDEST in Russia - founded 1044. Free to enter grounds!
St. Sophia Cathedral (1050) is oldest church in Russia. Stunning interior, ancient icons.
Millennium of Russia monument (1862) - huge bronze sculpture with 128 figures of Russian history.
Yaroslav's Court across river - ancient trading center with 7 medieval churches in one area!
Vitoslavlitsy Museum (4km) has wooden architecture from 16-19th centuries in forest setting.
Church of Transfiguration has frescoes by Theophanes the Greek (1378) - only in dry weather!
Easy day trip from St. Petersburg (2.5h Lastochka train) or overnight from Moscow.
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location.transport.bus
30 ₽~0.38 $
Яндекс Карты
Основной транспорт. Город компактный — многое пешком.
location.transport.taxi
100 ₽~1.3 $
Яндекс Такси
Посадка ~100₽, за км ~20₽. Очень дёшево!
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 30 ₽ ~0.38 $ | Яндекс Карты | Основной транспорт. Город компактный — многое пешком. |
location.transport.taxi | 100 ₽ ~1.3 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~100₽, за км ~20₽. Очень дёшево! |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
500 ₽
~500 $
Restaurant dinner
2,500 ₽
~2,500 $
Breakfast
350 ₽
~350 $
Street Food
Local dish
200 ₽
~200 $
Drinks
Coffee
200 ₽
~200 $
Beer in bar
200 ₽
~200 $
Local beer
60 ₽
~60.0 $
Imported beer
180 ₽
~180 $
Wine bottle
500 ₽
~500 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
400 ₽
~400 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
35 ₽
~35.0 $
Cigarettes
180 ₽
~180 $
Weekly groceries
2,800 ₽
~2,800 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
600 ₽ / night
~600 $
Hostel private room
1,500 ₽ / night
~1,500 $
Guesthouse
2,200 ₽ / night
~2,200 $
Hotel 2★
1,800 ₽ / night
~1,800 $
Hotel 3★
3,000 ₽ / night
~3,000 $
Hotel 4★
5,500 ₽ / night
~5,500 $
Hotel 5★
9,000 ₽ / night
~9,000 $
Boutique hotel
4,500 ₽ / night
~4,500 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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MirUnionPay
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location.payment.atms
moderate
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SberPayMir PayTinkoff Pay
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash from St. Petersburg or Moscow.
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Few exchange offices. Better to exchange in major cities before.
location.payment.tipping
10%
10% in restaurants appreciated but not expected.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe, tourist-friendly city. UNESCO site is well-maintained and patrolled.
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2/5
location.nomad.rating
$550
location.nomad.monthly
45
Mbps
5/5
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location.nomad.internet
4Ggood
5G✗
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifimoderate
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count2+
location.nomad.day_pass$5
location.nomad.month_pass$55
location.nomad.popular
Точка кипения
location.nomad.visa
location.nomad.tourist_visa16 location.nomad.days
location.nomad.nomad_visa✗
E-visa✓
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location.nomad.cost_of_living
location.nomad.budget$400
location.nomad.comfortable$600
location.nomad.luxury$1100
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none
location.nomad.meetups
none