IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Dark Garden & Bastions

  
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  The Dark Garden, the city's main park, sits atop the Victoria and Pax Bastions, giving parts of it excellent views over the river. Read on
  

• Kohtla Mining Park-Museum

  
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  A former shale mine has been turned into this unforgettable, underground museum. Visitors are given hard hats and coveralls, then taken into the mines, where they can see the equipment in action and learn about the mining life. Read on
  

• Town Hall & Old Town

  
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  During Estonia's period of Swedish rule (16th and 17th Centuries) Narva was a thriving merchant town. Activity was centred around a beautiful collection of tile-roofed houses in what's now called Old Town. Read on
  

• Krenholm Factory Complex

  
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  Established in 1856, the all-important Krenholm textile factory was the key player of Narva's industry in the 19th and 20th centuries, and gave rise to a whole neighbourhood of residential and support buildings. Read on
  

• Toila-Oru Park and North Coast

  
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  Established in the 19th Century, this beautiful, 105ha park is one Ida-Viru County's main attractions, and home to several species of rare trees. Read on
  

• Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ

  
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  Built in the 1890s for the workers of the Krenholm factory, this dome-topped Orthodox cathedral is an impressive sight. It's currently undergoing construction, but don't be afraid to duck in to see the icons and smell the smoke of the prayer candles. Read on
  

• Alexander Church

  
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  This immense, octagonal,  Lutheran church was built from 1881 - 1884 as part of the Krenholm factory complex. World War Two bombs heavily damaged the structure and destroyed the 61m tower, but the church has since been refurbished and is now functioning again. Read on
  

• Narva Castle & Museum

  
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  Narva's defining landmark, and indeed its primary tourist attraction, is the 14th-century castle that sits on the banks of the Narva river. Read on
  

• Swedish Lion

  
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  A bronze statue of a lion high on a pedestal, this regal-looking symbol of Sweden was installed in 2000 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Narva, which kicked off the Great Northern War between Sweden and Russia. Read on