| Name | Narva |
| Country | Estonia |
| Geography | Narva is unigue because it is located on the border of the West and East. The river Narva and two fortresses on here banks are not without reason the symbol of our town.
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| Description | The city of Narva is located in Northeastern Estonia, on the border between Estonia and Russia, 210 km from Tallinn and 150 km from St. Petersburg. Every town has its own face which sets it apart from all other places. If you have never seen the unique view of two ancient frontier fortresses facing each other across a river, you should come to Narva to see the Hermann Castle on the Estonian side, and the Ivangorod Castle over on the Russian side.
If you have never before seen Swedish medieval fortifications, in Narva you will find those which previously enclosed the town, making it one of the most powerful fortresses in Europe.
If you are interested in history, you might visit the Narva Museum, housed in the famous Tall Hermann Tower. There you can acquaint yourself with displays about the history of Narva, its pre - war architecture, and the household implements of its citizens.
If you are an art-lover, visit Narva Art Gallery, a very cosy and pleasant place, located on the Gloria Bastion in the former military barracks. The main exhibition area holds the art collection of merchant named Lavretsov, and there are regular temporary exhibitions of art from Estonia as well as from other countries.
If you would like to see an unique example of the industrial architecture of the 19-th century, you can take a look at the buildings of the Kreenholm factory. The factory, the biggest cotton enterprise in Estonia, is located on Kreenholm Island, which divides the Narva river into two arms.
If you wish to relax for a little while at the seaside, come to Narva, which is only 14 km from the Gulf of Finland.
Narva Fortress
It comprises the medieval Gothik order castle which was built by the Danes, the fortifications of the Livonian order, erected in the 14. –16. Centures and the powerful bastions erected by the 16.-17. Centures. Tall-Hermann the main tower of Narva fortress is the town`s landmark.
Narva Museum
The main exhibit covers the history of Narva from the 13. Century. Usually temporary exhibits take place in the Pikk Hermann tower. Concerts are also held in the museum.
Art Gallery
The art collection of merchant Lavretsow is exhibited here. There are temporary exhibits of Estonian and international art.
Narva Town Hall
It is an example of the northern baroque style of architecture (architect Georg Teuffel) which was built in 1668 – 1671 and restored in 1960 – 1963.
The House of Boron Velio
It is an example of classicism in architecture of Narva. The house was built in the early 19th century and later it was turned into Grammar School for boys.
The Lutheran Church of Alexander
It was built in 1881 – 1884. Architect Otto-Pij Hippius.
The Orthodox Resurrection Cathedral
It was built in 1890 – 1898 (Architect Pavel Alish).The most prominent feature of its interior is the wooden crucifix (Architect Astafjev).The icons were painted by Michail Dickarev (Palech School).
Town’s Staircase
It was erected in 1875 under the initiative of the first mayor of Narva Adolf Hahn.
The Dark Garden
It is an example of the landscape gardening of the 19th century.
Town Hospital
It was erected in 1913 to commemorate the 300 years existence of the Romanov’s dynasty (architect Alexander Vladovsky)
The Cotton-Textile Enterprise Krenholm Holding
It is an unique example of industrial architecture of the 19th century which is situated near the waterfalls. The complex comprises factory, administrative and residential buildings. Some of them are particular architectural interest.
The Monument in Siivertsi (near Narva)
It was erected in 1900 to memorize the battle near Narva in Nothern War in 1700.
The Monument in Dark Garden
It was erected 1853 in honor to the battle near Narva in Northern War in 1704 when Narva was stormed and taken by the Russian troops.
The Monument in Siivertsi (near Narva)
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