"Velikiy Novgorod" Velikiy Novgorod by Natalya2006

Velikiy Novgorod Travel Guide: 100 reviews and 244 photos

Velikiy Novgorod is one of the oldest Russian cities, the cradle of Russian democracy, medieval center of trade.
The first reference to Novgorod as fortified settlement id found in the cronickle of 859.

The monument "The Millenium to Russia"

The monument was erected in 1862 to commemorate the celebration of the millenium to the Russian State and to the hightlight the Great Novgorod contribution to the cause of national and cultural formation of Russia.

Last visit to Velikiy Novgorod: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Sep 19, 2007
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wandeljp Nov 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

An idea for a next trip ?
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  Natalya2006 Nov 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM
  
  Yes, it's worth to visit this city. It's not too big and It's enough 2-3 days to see it. There are many old chirches and monasteries there.
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  wandeljp Nov 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM
  
  ;-)
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bugulma Sep 9, 2010 at 5:54 AM

Vitoslavitsy kazhutsa interesnyim museem
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HORSCHECK Jan 23, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Natasha, lovely little page with brilliant photos of this Russian gem. Have a lovely weekend in cold St. Petersburg.
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fabrice Aug 15, 2009 at 11:40 PM

marvellous place, as always in russia
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pcg821 May 18, 2008 at 11:32 AM

Hi Natalya I think I was there in August 2007 also
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iandsmith Sep 21, 2007 at 2:24 AM

Nice start, more please.