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Tourist Attractions in Narva

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Narva

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About Narva

The easternmost city of Estonia, separated from Russia only by the river of the same name. For 7 centuries several large empires fought for the right to possess Narva. That is why a powerful fortress with bastions was built on the river bank, which remains the main attraction and unbreakable stronghold of the city to this day. Together with the town hall, they are a striking example of medieval architecture. They are the only surviving buildings from ancient times.

The architecture of the 19th century is represented by the large Krenholm industrial complex, as well as the majestic cathedrals – the Alexander Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. Unfortunately, during the war years the historical part of Narva was almost completely destroyed and it could not be rebuilt. Therefore, most of the city buildings date back to the second half of the XX century.

Top-10 Tourist Attractions in Narva

Narva Muuseum

4.6/5
3580 reviews
It rises above the Narva River, opposite the Russian Ivangorod fortress. It was built in the XIV-XVI centuries. The area is 3.2 hectares. A powerful bastion and the main symbol of Narva. It survived many wars, but survived until nowadays. Today the city museum is open here. Concerts and conferences are held in the Knights’ and Refectory Halls. In summer, the Northern Court – a reconstruction of a medieval town with craft workshops – is open. The 50 metre high Long Hermann Tower has an observation platform.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

River Promenade

4.8/5
1457 reviews
A stretch of embankment along the river in the historical centre of the city is one of the favourite recreation areas for tourists and locals. The length is about 1 kilometre. It is located near the border with Russia. It is paved with paving stones, reinforced with huge boulders. The most interesting objects are the Sun Playground with a cafe, a fountain and a sundial, the Swedish Terrace with amusement rides, the Dahlberg stage. Various festivals and concert programmes are regularly held here.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Narva Town Hall

4.5/5
785 reviews
The three-storey building with a hipped roof was erected in 1671 on the initiative of the King of Sweden. It was built in the style of Dutch classicism. The building is complemented by a graceful openwork tower with a crane weathervane on its spire. There is a clock above the main entrance. In 1944 the building was half destroyed, two decades later it was restored to its original form. Today, the former administrative building is virtually empty.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Narva Art Gallery

4.6/5
211 reviews
Located on the grounds of the old Gloria Bastion, in the gunpowder depot building. It was opened in 1991. The basis of the museum collection is a collection of valuable art canvases bequeathed to the city by the Lavretsov merchant family at the beginning of the last century. Paintings by contemporary Estonian and Western European painters are also represented. In addition to canvases, wooden statues from churches and a collection of magnificent porcelain pieces are also on display in the gallery’s halls.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Alexander's Cathedral

4.7/5
336 reviews
The church was built at the end of the 19th century. The main parishioners were workers of the Krenholm manufactory. It was named in honour of Alexander II, who died in 1881. It is executed in neo-Romanesque style. The building was significantly damaged during the war by German shells, later it was used as a warehouse. In the 90s the church services were resumed. New stained glass windows were consecrated, the bell and the 60-metre tower were restored. A church museum is now open in it.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Jesus Resurrection Cathedral

4.8/5
293 reviews
Emperor Alexander III laid the first stone in the future Orthodox church in 1890. The building was erected in Byzantine style from dark and light bricks. Its height together with the central semicircular dome is 40 metres. The height of the belfry is 30 metres, 6 bells are installed on it. The facades of the cathedral are decorated with mosaic images of saints. Of great historical value is the wooden gilded iconostasis, which has never been restored.

Monument to Paul Keres

The bronze monument to the chess player who made Estonia famous around the world was erected to mark the centenary of his birth in 2016. Narva is Keres’ hometown, so it was in this city that they decided to immortalise his memory. The author of the project is Estonian sculptor A. Simson. He depicted the grandmaster sitting at the chessboard during the last game won by him in 1975. Anyone can sit next to him and take a photo with the legendary resident of Narva.

Swedish lion statue in Narva

4.7/5
481 reviews
It was erected in 2000 on a hill by the river, near the Narva Castle. The total height together with the pedestal is about 8 metres. It was erected in honour of the Battle of Narva, during which the Swedish army won a victory and forced Peter the Great’s troops to retreat from the city. This is the second such sculpture in Narva. The first one was made in Sweden in 1936 and was a copy of the lions standing in front of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. It was destroyed during the war and was not rebuilt.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Victoria Bastion Casemates

4.7/5
558 reviews
In 2015, the restoration of the casemates of the most powerful Narva defence bastions of the 17th century was completed. A museum was opened here, which can be visited only as part of a guided tour. The casemates are 2-3 metres high and 2 metres wide, located on two levels. In winter months only the lower level is open for inspection, and the upper one is occupied by bats – the “native inhabitants” of this structure. The museum expositions familiarise you with the stages of construction and the history of the fortifications.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Krenholm Manufacturing Company

4.7/5
519 reviews
Narva’s main industrial enterprise. Its textile products were famous far beyond the borders of Estonia. It was built in 1857 on Krenholm Island, between the ledges of the large Narva waterfall. Its waters were used for production purposes. Later a hydroelectric power station was built, and the waterfalls began to appear only in spring, when the water was discharged. Residential houses, shops, a hospital, a school and other facilities were built on the territory of the factory. Today, everything is abandoned, you can get there only with an excursion.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM