In the very center of the East European Plain is the Nizhny Novgorod Region, which consists of 48 districts. The administrative center is Nizhny Novgorod. This area is famous for its natural beauty. More than 9 thousand rivers and streams flow through it, the total length of which reaches 32,000 kilometers. In addition, more than half of the territory is covered by forests. But beautiful nature is not all that Nizhny Novgorod Region boasts of. Its sights include in its list a huge number of unique architectural structures and monuments. And they deserve to be seen.
What architectural buildings and structures is famous for the Nizhny Novgorod region? The sights of this region have many religious buildings. One of the majestic structures is considered to be the Vyksa Iversky Convent, towering in the city of Vyksa. Its architectural complex consists of the Cathedral of the Iberian Mother of God, the Cathedral of the Trinity Life-Giving, the bell tower and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here live orphan girls.
Continuing to explore the most interesting places that the Nizhny Novgorod region is rich in, sights can be supplemented with such a beautiful structure as the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery, which is one of the most popular among Orthodox pilgrims. There are many shrines that attract pilgrims.
However, architectural structures are not the only thing the Nizhny Novgorod region is famous for. Attractions can be supplemented by a number of natural unique places, among which the leading position in popularity is occupied by Diveevsky sources, which relieve many ailments and are considered saints. The oldest is the source of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, located behind the Pigeon Ravine on the outskirts of the village of Diveevo. Nearby is the source of Mother Alexandra with a furnished bath and chapel. But not only Diveevo is famous for its healing waters. The most popular source is also located near the village of Tsyganovka, on the very banks of the Satis River.
What else can the cities of the Nizhny Novgorod Region boast of? Attractions can be complemented by such a wonderful place as Lake Svetloyar. It is full of secrets and mysteries. There are many legends about the lake, one of which says that the city of Kitezh is hidden in its waters. In addition, its uniqueness lies in the fact that the lake has a perfectly oval shape and very clear water. Until now, scientists have not found a clue to its appearance.
Sights of the Nizhny Novgorod region include a huge number of museums, among which there is such as the Skazka Museum, located in the village of Makaryev in a two-story residential building, surrounded by birches. Here is a collection of exotic wooden sculptures and paintings made from wire. There is also an exhibition of photographs telling about the history of the village. The museum owes its name to a fabulous corner with a wooden woman Yaga. No less interesting is the Museum "Nature", which is also one of a kind. It is located in the village of Chernukhi and presents a magnificent collection of stuffed animals placed in original compositions.