IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Planeta

  
  Veliky Novgorod » Sightseeing » Tourist Agencies

  Can organise a whole host of various trips in and around Novgorod. They are particularly strong on eco-tourism and can organise trips for nature lovers  to go to local fishing spots, take part in horse riding treks, expeditions through the region's nature reserves and boat trips. Read on
  

• Millennium of Russia Monument

  
  Veliky Novgorod » Sightseeing » The Kremlin

  One of the most famous sights in the whole of Novgorod this huge bronze structure was completed in 1862 to celebrate Novgorod's millennial birthday. Read on
  

• St. Sophia’s Cathedral

  
  Veliky Novgorod » Sightseeing » The Kremlin

  St. Sophia’s cathedral, based on the design for the St. Sophia cathedral in Kiev (which is a Slavic version of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul), is one of the oldest stone buildings in Russia. Read on
  

• Vitoslavlitsy

  
  Veliky Novgorod » Sightseeing » Outside the City

  It is well worth making the short journey out of town to visit this excellent open air museum of old Slavic wooden architecture. Usually only about half of the 20 or so buildings are open at any one time which is more than enough to get an idea of what life in an ancient Russian village was like. Read on