Among main historical symbols of Veliky Novgorod, the magnificent old fortress called the Detinets (or Citadel) is worth being mentioned. The exact date of its constructions is unknown. The first written references to it date back to the beginning of the 11th century. The complex was extensively reconstructed in the 15th century when Veliky Novgorod became a part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Today, the visitors of the historical attraction can see beautiful old towers, the preserved fragments of the medieval stone wall, and ancient temples. The most visited religious monument of the city is the Cathedral of St. Sophia. It was built at the beginning of the 11th century too. Today, it is one of the oldest churches in Russia. The religious construction is distinguished by unique architecture. Its bell tower has remained unchangeable since the 15th century. The indoor museum called “Vitoslavlitsy” is very popular with tourists and children. It presents interesting samples of “wooden” architecture transferred here only from the Novgorod Region. Some wooden constructions you can see today in the territory of the museum were built in the 12th century. The museum was opened in 1964. Today, interesting themed holidays and folk festivals are regularly held here. Granovitaya Palata is a unique architectural monument of the 15th century. According to the chronicles, its construction involved German architects, so the brick building has quite an unusual
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