The most eastern city of Estonia , Narva, is famous for its sights, preserved after the military operations in these places during the Second World War.
How to get to Narva?
Since Narva is on the border with Russia, Russian tourists are very easy to get there from the border town of Ivangorod by bus or car.
For guests from other countries, it's easiest to fly or drive to Tallinn , and from there on the intercity bus you already have to leave for Narva. So you can go on an excursion in the morning and go back in the evening without staying for the night there. To compose a travel route in Estonia, it is not enough to know how to get to Narva, it is still necessary to know what you can see in it.
Narva Attractions
Narva Castle or Herman Castle
This building is the most famous and significant landmark of the city, as it can be seen even from Ivangorod. This castle is a one-piece defensive complex, built in the 8th century by the Danes. The height of the highest tower of the castle ("Long Herman") is 50 m.
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In addition to inspecting the walls and main buildings of the castle, you can still visit the Narva Museum, whose expositions will be better acquainted with the history of this country.
Narva Town Hall
The city hall, part of the whole complex, built in the 17th century, has been preserved in the city. It is executed in a very beautiful style of architecture - the northern baroque. The roof of the Town Hall is decorated with a weathervane in the form of a crane, Stockholm clock, and above the door are 3 figures.
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Combine of the Krengolmskaya Manufactory
This whole complex, consisting of residential and industrial buildings, is a monument of Narva architecture and history. After all, when it was created, an individual style of construction was worked out. In addition, it still operates and supplies the world with yarn, towel fabrics and bed linens.
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The Dark Garden
This is the name of the oldest park in the city. In addition to the fact that it was defeated in the late 19th century, visitors are attracted to monuments erected on its territory:
- a cast-iron cross - to Russian soldiers who fell in the battles of the Northern War;
- the tomb - to the dead fighters of the times of the War of Independence of 1918.
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In addition to these attractions, in Narva you can visit:
- The Alexander Church;
- House of Baron von Velio;
- Orthodox Resurrection Cathedral;
- art gallery.
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Narva is a city with a rich history, so anyone who visits it will learn a lot about the life of its inhabitants and all of Estonia.