Narva Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Narva
Most of the about 70,000 inhabitants are ethnic Russians.Narva-Jõesuuis a nearby seaside resort at the Gulf of Finland. The city of Narva was founded byDenmarkin the Middle Ages. Narva became part of theSwedish Empire, and during the Great Northern War, Swedish king Charles XII led 10,000 men to victory against more than 30,000 Russian soldiers here. Due to the heavy damage of theSecond World War, Narva had to be almost completely rebuilt. This is why the city is dominated by Soviet architecture today, mostly Krushchevka-type buildings, the quintessential "commie blocks" from the 1960s. Narva's "modern" Town Hall, for example, is a prime example of typical Soviet architecture. Over 90% of the current population are Russian-speakers, mostly either Soviet-era immigrants from parts of the for
Top Attractions in Narva
Explore the best things to see and do in Narva:
- ★Hermann Castle / Narva Museum
- ★Kreenholm area and Kreenholm Textile Factory
- ★Mravinski's International Music Festival
- ★Narva Alexander Church
- ★Narva Art Gallery
- ★Narva Bastions
- ★Narva History Festival
- ★Narva Town Days
Where to Eat in Narva
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Antalya Cafe
- 🍴Hesburger
- 🍴McDonald's
- 🍴Peetri Pizza
Where to Stay in Narva
- 🏨Best Apartment Narva
- 🏨Hostel Sparta
- 🏨Hotel Inger
- 🏨Hotel King
Narva Travel Guide Sections
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