Kokui Tower
Башня Кокуй
The tallest tower in the Kremlin, about 41 meters high, whose top offers views over the red walls, golden domes and both banks of the Volkhov River.
Kokui Tower dates from the 17th century and has a wooden spire. It is the only tower in the Kremlin that visitors can climb. Ascend a narrow wooden staircase to the top platform for a 360-degree view of the golden domes of St. Sophia Cathedral, the Millennium of Russia monument, the footbridge and Yaroslav’s Court across the river. Tickets cost about €3 equivalent in rubles. Visitor numbers are limited, the tower closes in bad weather, and it is usually not open in winter.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (seasonal; closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Novgorod Museum-Reserve (Main Building)
- Millennium of Russia Monument
- Novgorod Detinets (Kremlin)
- St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod
- Chamber of Facets (Archbishop's Palace)
- Pedestrian Bridge over the Volkhov
- Yaroslav's Court
- Zverin Monastery