Narva is the easternmost point of Estonia and the whole of the European Union, as well as the most Russian-speaking city of the country. For several years after the restoration of Narva, the Soviet authorities did not allow the pre-war population to return to the city. Therefore, today 90% of Narva's population are Russian-speakers.
Narva - the third largest city in Estonia - boasts a truly long and rich history. People lived here since the Stone Age, and the fortress was built already in 1172. In 1492 Ivan III also built the fortress Ivan-Gorod. In the 16th and 17th centuries Narva crossed from Sweden to Russia and back to 1704.
The most eastern Estonian city will be separated from the Russian Ivangorod only by a small river Narva . The inhabitants of two settlements perfectly see the outlying areas of each other, but the people of Novgorod are lucky more - they also have a beautiful panorama of the powerful castle of Narva . Alas, most of the old buildings of the city were destroyed in the Second World War during the offensive of the Soviet army (1944) . But what remains for Narva is not to take it away: Today this is one of the most quiet, cozy and cozy cities of the country where it is worth spending a day or two studying the fascinating rooms of the Narva Museum .
The Tourist Information Center is located on the street. Pushkina (Puškini), house 13. Phone: +372 356 01 84. Working hours: Mon-Fri 9: 00-18: 00, Sat-Sun 10: 00-15: 00.
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How to get there
More than 15 times a day buses run between Tallinn and Narva (85Kr-110Kr, 3½ hours in ways). Also, a train (75Kr, 3-4 hours) leaves once a day, which stops on the way to Rakvere. The bus from Tartu (85Kr-105Kr, 3-3, 5 hours) comes here 10 times a day.
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The climate of Narva
Overcast + 3 ° C in the day 0 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 4 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 3 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
| Weather forecast in Narva for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | m ай | июн | июль | авг | сен | окт | ноя | дек | |
| by day | - 2 | - 2 | + 1 | + 7 | + 13 | + 17 | + 20 | + 18 | + 13 | + 8 | + 2 | + 0 |
| at night | -6 | - 7 | - 3 | + 0 | + 5 | + 10 | + 12 | + 12 | + 7 | + 3 | +0 | - 4 |
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| Inger from 1 930 rub Narva Puškini 28 |
Shopping and shops
In Narva there are a lot of second-hand , most of which sell clothes and shoes 80-90s. In Alexandr, for example, there is a collection of clothing and personal belongings from the times of the USSR and World War II.
There are also several large trade cents in the city: the new one at Tallinn street Narvacentrum (Tallinna mnt. 47), Fama (Tallinna mnt. 19c) and Astri (Tallinna mnt. 41). In the latter there is also a cinema and a bowling club
Cuisine and Restaurants
Alexander Kohvik Restaurant offers good salads, soups, fish and meat dishes from the Soviet past. Address: Pushkini tänav 13. In the German Pub, despite the name, you can taste shish kebab and other dishes on the grill. There is a summer verandah.
Address: Tiimani tänav 5, phone: 357 3060. In Rondel, on the territory of the castle, fresh grilled meats, sandwiches and salads are served. Address: Peterburi maantee 2, phone: 359 9257, opening hours: 12: 00-20: 00 Gulliver Pub - an excellent place to stop for a pint of beer or for lunch. Address: Lavretsovi tänav 7, phone: 359 1551. The hotel King (Lavretsovi tänav 9) also has a cozy restaurant where you can drink wine or dine. Free Wi-Fi, dishes from 100 EEK. Inger's restaurant (Pushkin 28) offers Russian and international cuisine, medium prices, live music and Wi-Fi.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Narva
On the banks of the river Narva, in the place of crossing the border with Russia, is Hermann's castle. Now here is the City Museum, where visitors can personally make souvenirs, using the tools and technology of the 17th century.
Narva Museum Narva Castle (Peterburi maantee 2, Narva, Ida-Viru, tel .: +372 35 99230 ) - one of the main sights of the city. Built in the 8th century by the Danes, this fortress is the best preserved defensive structure in Estonia. You can visit the museum in the fortress and craft workshops. Working hours: 10: 00-18: 00. Login ~ 4 EUR.
It is also worth seeing the Town Hall (Raekoja plats 1, Narva), Alexander's Cathedral (Kiriku tn 9, Narva, Ida-Viru, entrance about 3 EUR), the unique Cathedral of the Resurrection (Bastrakovi tn 4, Narva ., Ida-Viru, the only building in the entire city, which has survived after the bombing during the second World War, Narva bastions (Raja tn, Narva, Ida-Viru) 17th century Total was built seven bastions: Honor, Gloria, Victoria, Fama, Triumph, Fortuna, and Spes, which during the second world war, the locals were hiding from air attacks.
Neighborhood Krenholm and Krenholm (Joala tn 20, Narva, Ida-Viru, +372 35 656 70, TCI um by reservation only) is located on the island of . In the 19th century on the banks of the famous waterfall manufactory was built, the largest factory of the time in the Russian Empire: in 1913 there were more than 10 thousand people . around the factory built a hospital, barracks for employees, directors and Krengol'mskiy home park . One of the notable buildings Krengol'mskiy ensemble - old hospital in Narva (Haigla tn, Narva, Ida-Viru maakond) . The building was built in the Art Nouveau style and is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty .
And finally, there is a car park yanut an art gallery Narva (Vestervalli tn 21, Narva, Ida-Viru, tel .: +372 35 91 079), which is located in a former armory of the 18th century. Along with the permanent exhibition, exhibitions of contemporary artists from Estonia and Western Europe are held in the gallery, traditional arts festival is held on the last Sunday of May
Concerts, festivals and open-air performances often take place in the inner courtyard of the Narva Castle and the newly constructed ice stadium. The most popular events are the International Music Festival. Mravinsky (May), city days (July) and historical festival (August). Photo of Narva (25)