Peter's square in real time

Despite the fact thatNarva– a relatively small town, for his country, he plays a very important role as a tourist and geopolitical center. This is a border town in the EastEstoniaconnected to the Russian border "Friendship Bridge" near which already that age stare at other medieval fortress walls. This Herman's castle, which now houses the city Museum. In the Museum, in addition to the tours master classes where you can learn to make various products with old technology. This is one of the main attractions of the city. Now it often hosts festivals, celebrations, concerts and fairs. A long and eventful history of this city is reflected in its appearance, but, unfortunately, most of the historical and architectural monuments that have not survived. Among the preserved buildings, it is worth mentioning the town hall, with a tall bell tower, the Alexander and the resurrection Cathedral, Narva bastions, which became a refuge for local residents during air attacks on Nazi Germany. A significant event in the history of the town was the construction of the Krenholm manufacture, which became the largest factory in the whole Russian Empire of the XIX-th century. The enterprise was built the whole area for employees, a hospital, barracks, homes for the leadership and a large Park. It should be noted that the building of the local hospital stands out in the middle of Krenholm. The art Nouveau style, with its unique decorative elements, looks unique and luxury. By the way, connoisseurs, you should definitely stop in Narva Art gallery, located in the former Armory. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the gallery often presents works of contemporary artists from different parts of Estonia and Western Europe. Guests may have the opportunity to visit the famous art festival. One of the favorite places for walking among the locals and among the guests is a Park, a Dark garden. Some trees growing here for around 100 years. Lush, well-kept alleys here you can see the monument to Russian soldiers who died during the great Northern war. Another important monument of Narva – a Swedish lion is a complete copy of the Stockholm lion installed near the entrance to the Royal Palace. Narva's a lion adorns the streets of Linnuse, and perpetuates the memory of the battles of the Northern war. On its pedestal is engraved with the inscription "Sweden remembers".