Veliky Novgorod.

A sense of place

Novgorod’s medieval monuments reflect its connections with trade routes and artistic traditions. Monumental buildings and delicate wall paintings offer two very different encounters with the past.

People & culture

Theophanes the Greek’s frescoes connect Novgorod with fourteenth-century art. Conservation work lets contemporary visitors encounter that heritage.

Choose one architectural ensemble and give it time, instead of rushing to see everything.