Novgorod Detinets (Kremlin)
Новгородский детинец
One of Russia's oldest kremlins, its red brick walls and nine towers encircle the west bank of the Volkhov River. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Novgorodians call it 'Detinets'. The surviving red brick walls were built at the end of the 15th century and run about 1.5 km around the site. Inside are St Sophia Cathedral, the Millennium of Russia Monument, the Archbishop's Palace and several museums. The area inside and outside the walls is a free park, where you can stroll along the moat greenery and the riverbank beach. Museum entry and tower climbs require separate tickets, and most museums are closed on Tuesdays. This is the starting point for exploring Veliky Novgorod.
Opening hours
Grounds approx. 06:00–24:00; museum approx. 10:00–18:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Millennium of Russia Monument
- St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod
- Chamber of Facets (Archbishop's Palace)
- Novgorod Museum-Reserve (Main Building)
- Kokui Tower
- Pedestrian Bridge over the Volkhov
- Yaroslav's Court
- Zverin Monastery