Nizhny Novgorod walking tour & city guide
A kremlin above the meeting of two great rivers.
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Nizhny Novgorod sits where the Oka River flows into the Volga. Its red-brick kremlin on the hilltop, its historic streets and views over the rivers make it one of the most attractive cities in central Russia.
The Kremlin and the stairs
The red-brick Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin has walls and towers you can walk along. The Chkalov Stairs, a monumental staircase, lead down to the Volga embankment.
The city
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is the main pedestrian street. A cable car crosses the Volga to the town of Bor, with wide river views. The Strelka, where the rivers meet, has a stadium and a large cathedral.
Top sights in Nizhny Novgorod
- 1
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
A red-brick fortress.
- 2
Chkalov Stairs
A grand staircase to the Volga.
- 3
Volga cable car
A ride across the river.
- 4
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya
The pedestrian main street.
- 5
Strelka
Where the Oka meets the Volga.
Food markets & where to eat in Nizhny Novgorod
Rozhdestvenskaya Street
Restaurants and bars.
Bolshaya Pokrovskaya
Cafés and bakeries.
Volga embankment
Riverside terraces.
Food to try in Nizhny Novgorod
Pirozhki
Small baked or fried pies.
Volga fish
Fresh river fish.
Gorodets gingerbread
A regional painted gingerbread.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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