Nizhny Novgorod

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A church with golden domes and a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a river in the background.
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Where to stay in Nizhny Novgorod

Find the best Nizhny Novgorod areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Nizhegorodskiy rayon

If you're spending some time in Nizhegorodskiy rayon, Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet and Upper Volga Embankment are top sights worth seeing.

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Sovetsky City District

While visiting Sovetsky City District, you might make a stop by sights like Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet and Nizhny Novgorod Povolzhye People's Architecture and Life Museum.

Sormovsky City District

While visiting Sormovsky City District, you might make a stop by sights like Limpopo Zoo and Novikov Museum of Wooden Sculpture.

Avtozavodsky City District

While you're in Avtozavodsky City District, take in top sights like Nizhny Novgorod Aviation Museum or History Museum of GAZ, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Park Kul'tury Station or Kirovskaya Station.

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Nizhniy Novgorod City Centre

Nizhniy Novgorod City Centre is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Drama Theater of Gorkiy and Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

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