Narva

Narva has a long history. It is an extraordinary and original town, where many different cultures, nations and epochs meet. The ancient and modern are here neighbours. Narva is unigue because it is located on the border of the West and East. The river Narva and two fortresses on her banks are not without reason the symbol of our town. Narva has great industrial potential created through last decades. As well, Narva is the transit and tourist town, here trade and transport routes meet. It is worth visiting Narva to see our past, to visit the Gulf of Finland with its skyblue coast, to meet the town and its inhabitants. The gates of ancient Narva are open for you!

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. Narva 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.
In the summer resort named Narva-Joesuu, you will find a pine forest, fresh air, sea, watch the waves from glittering sand-dunes on the 4 km beach and enjoy peace… Here you can choose between three health spas and receive expert physical treatment from head to toe.