Places worth the detour in Veliky Novgorod
28 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Veliky Novgorod, Russia, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (14). Best known: Saint Sophia Cathedral. 24 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 28, ranked 28
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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7.Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Russian Orthodox church in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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9.Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Novgorod
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Church in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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17.Peter and Paul catholic church in Veliky Novgorod
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Russia
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18.Annunciation Church, Gorodishche
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Temple in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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20.Peryn Skete
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos on Peryn
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21.Victory monument, Veliky Novgorod
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
War memorial, monument in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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25.Church of Apostle Philipp and Saint Nicholas
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Temple in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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26.Travel Palace
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Former palace in Velikiy Novgorod, now used as a culture and leisure centre
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27.Golikov monument, Veliky Novgorod
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic site, monument in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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28.Novgorod State Integrated Museum Reserve
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Veliky Novgorod

















