Narva's defining landmark, and indeed its primary tourist attraction, is the 14th-century castle that sits on the banks of the Narva river. Originally built by the Danes in the 1370s, it was continually improved during its subsequent Swedish and Russian years of ownership. Rising above the rest of the ensemble is the 51m Long Hermann Tower, which dates to the late 16th Century. World War Two inflicted heavy damage on the castle, but restoration work in the Soviet period has brought it back to its original glory. Nowadays the wide castle courtyard serves as a kind of town common where cultural events are held. Interestingly, it's also a WiFi zone, and home to Narva's Lenin statue, a striking relic of the city's Soviet past. The castle buildings house the Narva Museum, which provides extensive coverage of the various periods of the city's history. Climb to the top of the tower for an amazing view of the opposing Ivangorod castle, across the river. Another exciting exhibit installed at the castle is the ‘Põhjaõu’ (Northern Yard), an attempt to recreate what life was like 300-400 years ago. You can visit the blacksmith, the potters and even buy some handicrafts with a specially minted reproduction coin.