Novgorod the Great

medieval centre of trade and crafts, the leading partner of the Hanseatic League, the link between medieval Europe and Russia and the borderline between two civilizations. All these are descriptions of Veliky Novgorod. 
Population: 218.724 people. 

180 km from Saint-Petersburg, and 524 km from Moscow. Its location on the main highway of Russia (Moscow – Saint-Petersburg) provides ease of access.
From Moscow to Veliky Novgorod you can reach by car and by train 042A Moscow - Novgorod to Moscow's Leningrad station.

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of Veliky Novgorod has always been the Kremlin, or Detinets, as they called it in old times. The building of Novgorod fortress is first mentioned in chronicles around 1044. For centuries the Kremlin functioned as an administrative, civic and religious center of Novgorod Land. 

According to the folk legend, the place where the monastery is located today used to be possessed by evil spirits and was called Khoutyn, which means "accursed place." The hermit Varlaam, who became famous for many miracles, isolated himself here for prayer. In 1192 the holy man founded a stone Church of Our Savior in Khoutyn here. The church was consecrated on August 6 of the same year by Archbishop Gregory.

handicrafts in ancient Novgorod. Wooden items are both handy, and beautiful. Craftsmen managed to make use of various natural properties of wood to create carved icons, holy gates, iconostasis girders, church chandeliers, pulpits, places for praying, altar canopies, candlesticks, effigies of the saints, crosses, and icon cases. Hours: 10am – 6pm daily, except Tuesdays and the last Thursday of every month. Location: 4, Kremlin, Veliky Novgorod.

the Kremlin walls like a white monolith. For the first time the belfry of this type was constructed in Novgorod under Euphemius the Second, the Archbishop.  At the foot of the tower there are five ancient monumental bells and the belfry itself houses bells of modern casting.

Russia’s 1000 year anniversary was commissioned to be built in Novgorod, thus returning focus to the city’s key role in the foundation of the Russian State. The unveiling ceremony took place on September 8th, 1862.

The legend has it that St. George monastery was founded in 1030 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
St. George monastery was one of the richest property owners.
Even today the complex of St. George monastery seems grand; it includes the belfry 52 meters high, and five corpuses.

most picturesque places in the Novgorod region. Izbas (village houses), chapels and churches form streets like those in old Russian villages. Restorers managed to preserve the unique works of Novgorodian carpenters.

A round granite fountain was constructed as a symbol of a round table. On the dark granite there are 16 emblems of Hanseatic States mosaicing a colored panel. Twice a week in summer, money is taken from the fountain and put into Novgorod treasury.

situated in the very centre of the city, close to its historical area. The main dining-hall is painted in shades of cream and butter, with high arched ceilings and tall windows.

Restaurant of the Sadko Hotel *** has a separate entrance from the hotel's main entrance. The walls of the main dining hall are painted with the images of mythical sea-world creatures whom, according to the legend, Novgorodian merchant Sadko met at the bottom of the Ilmen Lake. There are two banquet rooms are a perfect choice for holding family celebration or business dinner.

cuisine, based on traditions different from all the other ways of cooking and food serving. Here one can taste real masterpieces of Russian aristocratic cuisine and the chef perfectly prepares the traditional dishes while adding some totally new tastes.

The restaurant "Rachmaninov"

Greensleeves Irish Pub
Is the first Irish pub in Veliky Novgorod. Wooden bar counter of a rich color, tall chairs, lamps, cheerful and welcoming atmosphere inviting for a lively chat, and what's most important - wide variety of top quality beer and whisky.

in a place of top-quality service and tasty meal. They are cozy atmosphere and delicious menu that immerse into the spirit of serenity and release from drab existence. 

Сafe-bar “Derzhavny” is situated in the historical area of the city, on one of the most picturesque streets - Gazon: the ancient Kremlin and park are very close. Here you will relax in a cozy hall of Old Russian refectory. The interior of the hall reflects the history and culture of Veliky Novgorod.

"Maly" was founded in 1990.
It is a member of the International association of theatres for children and the youth. It presents about six premieres a year, adhering to a policy - the classics are in repertoire for theatre audience of all ages.

Novgorod Academic Drama Theatre named after F. Dostoevsky has been mentioned in the documents since 1853 when thanks to Nikolay Ivanov, a well-known in the mid 19th c. The theatre troupe includes experienced and young actors and actresses, the graduates from various theatres of the country. Mixing experience, creativeness and enthusiasm .

monuments of the architecture of 17th - 19th cc. The area of a stage is 240 square meters; an auditorium seats 628 people. The hall is equipped with professional light, sound and scenic equipment that allows arranging various concert programs of classical music, high-level ballet and theatrical performances.

and the largest hotel in the city. It is located on the Volchov’s bank, next to a park, just 3,5 km from the city’s historical  centre with its leading sites.
225 comfortable rooms (from standard to apartments) coming furnished with telephone, TV, mini-bar
Park Inn restaurant seats up to 200 people
Bierstube Restaurant treats with original Bavarian beer, Paulaner, Hookah, karaoke, and darts. 
Hotel wellness centre: a gym, saunas, an ample pool and tennis courts
3 conference rooms and 2 negotiation rooms, equipment
Free Wi-Fi access

in 2006, was certified in 2007; a worthy place to place, rest, joint activities, meetings with friends and colleagues. This hotel is convenient, comfortable, cozy.
There are 171 rooms - 77 single rooms, 75 double rooms, 4 junior suites, 15 suites. Facilities include Cafe Express / winter and summer version / Restaurant Sadko - seats 180 and a banquet hall seats 25-30, own pastry shop, lobby bar seats 12.

Single – 1700 rub.
Double – 2500 rub.
Studio – 3700 rub.
Suite – 4200 rub.

Accommodation

in Veliky Novgorod, but quite recently it was completely renovated, and an extra storey was constructed. The hotel provides comfortable and cozy rooms and hospitable and professional service to both tourists and business people.

Single – 1800 rub.
Single comfort – 2000 rub.
Double – 2700 rub.
Family room – 4000 rub.
Studio – 4500 rub.
Suite – 5000 rub.
Suite comfort – 5300 rub.
Duplex apartment – 7500 rub.

Accommodation

X5 Retail Group.

“Lenta”- Russian network of shopping complexes. A good place where you can find anything you want you.

formats: "supermarket to the house," "supermarket", as well as in small format "Polushka-mini."