The birthplace of Maxim Gorky was known as Gorky during Soviet times. As a prime trade centre in the Russian Empire it was known as the 'Purse of Russia'. Elegant buildings today dot the charming city.
This old city at the confluence of rivers Volga and Oka is a popular river tourism centre and an educational hub. The sixth-largest city in Russia is located about 440 km east of Moscow.
Activities for Tourists
Fedorovsky Embankment Relaxation
Relax on the embankment with views of the Kremlin and the confluence of rivers.
Limpopo Zoo Visit
Explore the small zoo with animals, park, cafes, and a collection of cars and bikes.
Chkalov Staircase Climb
Ascend the wide staircase for panoramic views of the Volga River.
Cable Ride Across River Volga
Take a thrilling cable car ride linking Nizhny and Bor.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Ride
Experience the beauty of metro stations in the city center.
Mitrich Steak House Lunch
Enjoy a meal at Mitrich Steak House on Kovalikhinskaya Street.
Fedorovsky Embankment to Rozhdestvenskaya Street Walk
Leisurely walk through pedestrian paths from the embankment to Rozhdestvenskaya Street.
Excursion to Ilyinskaya Sloboda
Visit a suburb famous for monuments from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Aquapark Atoll Excursion
Excursion to the aquapark in Kstovo city, 27 km away.
Sormovsky Park Excursion
Explore Sormovsky Park through a guided excursion.
River Volga Boat Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Volga River.
Top Attractions
Rozhdestvenskaya Street
Splendid stone mansions line this street.
Bolshaia Pokrovskaia Street
Beautiful pedestrian street with cafes, restaurants, theaters, museums, and historical buildings.
State Bank Building
Impressive heritage structure with exceptional design on Bolshaia Pokrovskaia Street.
Gorky Statue
Located in a park at the far end of Pokrovskaia Street.
State Gorky Literature Museum
Museum dedicated to legendary Soviet writer Maxim Gorky.
Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum
Museum showcasing Russian fine art.
Galileo Wonderland Park
Edutainment center with interactive exhibits for learning science.
Churches and Cathedrals
Various religious structures including St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Church of Nativity, Assumption Church, Transfiguration Cathedral.
Pechersky Ascension Monastery
Example of beautiful Russian religious architecture.
Rukavishnikov Mansion
Museum showcasing the life of the elite in pre-Revolution Russia.
Jules Verne Monument
Monument at an observation deck on the hilltop overlooking the river.
Chamber of Merchant Olisov
17th-century mansion providing insight into local merchant life.