On the Volga coast, 53 kilometers from Nizhny Novgorod, lies the ancient city of Gorodets. It is famous for its distinctive, vibrant and memorable places. Many ancient merchant buildings that numerous tourists are eager to see here have been preserved. Where to start sightseeing? Gorodets has a rich history, so it is best to start your journey with an examination of architectural structures, among which the most magnificent are buildings of a religious nature. One of the most impressive buildings is the church in honor of the Protection of the Holy Virgin. This is a three-altar temple, structures in 1824. Half a century from 1940 to 1992, it was closed. Now it is an active church in which services are regularly held.
What other attractions are there? Gorodets has more than one architectural structure of a religious nature. It is impossible not to mention the Spassky Church, built in 1752. Since 1937 it has been closed. Divine services have resumed since 1990. Another cultural monument is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel. Like previous temples, this was also closed in Soviet times. Now it is an active temple, which is popular with many visitors to the city. Another building that cannot be forgotten is the Fedorov Monastery, built in the 13th century. After the revolution, it was completely destroyed, and restored only in 2009.
But this does not end with local attractions. Gorodets is famous for its most beautiful street - the Embankment of the Revolution. A large number of old merchant houses decorated with unique carvings are concentrated here, one of which (Dementieva's house) at number 8 has the status of “monument of federal significance”. In addition, a monument to Alexander Nevsky was erected on this street . There are similar structures on other streets. So, on Rublev you can see an old building - the house of Countess Panina. Currently, this building houses an art department belonging to the Museum of Local Lore.
What other interesting places are there in this village, what are the sights? Gorodets is not only unique architectural structures. The city has a lot of various museums that will also be interesting for tourists. The Museum of Local Lore, located in the house of the merchant Oblaev, is considered the most popular. It contains materials related to the history, culture and archeology of the city and its environs. The most interesting exhibits are the works of local masters: wooden toys, spinning wheels, painted boards, molds for gingerbread cookies.
But this is not the only museum that Gorodets offers tourists to visit. Sightseeing can be complemented by visiting the no less interesting Children's Museum on Kupecheskaya Street, which opened in 2004. Here is an excellent collection of toys, among which are quite a few antique ones. One cannot but recall the Museum of Samovars, which is located in the estate of Grishaev. His collection consists of 409 samovars and is one of the largest in Russia. It is recommended to visit the Museum of Gorodets gingerbread, which opened in the estate of the merchant Petelin.
Where else to visit, being in the city of Gorodets of the Nizhny Novgorod region? Attractions can be supplemented by the City Wall, which is located on the high Princely Mountain. And in winter, after snow and frost, kiters come to the city. This is an amazing sight that impresses all tourists. In addition, there is the opportunity to ride on their own.