If you are a fan of ancient architecture and outdoor recreation, then a tourist trip to the city of Borovichi (you will find photos and descriptions of attractions below), located in the Novgorod region, will be the best solution. For the first time this place was mentioned in the old Russian chronicles in the 15th century. The small village was a haven for merchants and artisans. In the 19th century, lime, lignite, pyrites and refractory clay began to be mined in Borovichi, which led to the rapid development of the city. Let's take a closer look at the city of Borovichi, attractions and what to see in it.
Bridge over the river Mstoy
The arch bridge, built over a hundred years ago, is considered to be the hallmark of the city. The creation of the engineer Belelyubsky has the shape of a stretched bow and majestically rises above the Msta River. Openwork design gives this powerful and heavy structure visual weightlessness and airiness. In the 1990s, by order of the President, this object began to be considered a historical and cultural heritage of a federal scale.
At the end of the 19th century, the Borovichi City Council decided to build this bridge. A lot of money was required, and the city budget could not cover all the costs. For this reason, the authorities began to collect the necessary amount through voluntary donations. After the money was collected, the representatives of the Duma turned to the designer Belelyubsky, who created three projects for a bridge across the river. The choice fell on the construction of the arched type. Construction of the bridge began in 1902, and three years later the work was completed.
Local History Museum
In this museum, thanks to exhibitions and slide shows, tourists can get acquainted with the history of the city of Borovichi, whose sights attract many tourists. After getting acquainted with the merchant and craft life, everyone can take part in a traditional tea party, where you can try local pastries and various confectionery products made at the city factory.
The museum was opened at the beginning of the 20th century, and at first, among the exhibits were antique furniture, books, paintings, as well as wooden, leather and ceramic products - the main items of noble life. Today, in the collection of the local history museum, in addition to products of local industry, you can find expositions from the Great Patriotic War.
Old Train Station
Arriving in the city, the first thing tourists encounter is the station building, which in itself isattraction of Borovichi. The object was built at the end of the 19th century.
The structure of a single architectural ensemble includes four buildings located parallel to the railway line:
- station building;
- storage room;
- luggage compartment;
- water tower.
A feature of the station is that each object is made of wood. The main room is equipped with a beautiful openwork cornice.
Firefractory bricks were produced in Borovichi, and for its export Borovichi industrialists built a railway with their own money. The line with a length of more than 30 kilometers was launched in 1878.
A landmark in the city of Borovichi has become a site for the filming of the film "State Counselor".
Despite its antiquity, the facility is still in operation and welcomes guests from all over the world.
Suvorov's Estate
35 kilometers from the city you can find the estate named after Suvorov, the famous commander. It is located in the village of Konchansky-Suvorovsky, the family estate of the Suvorov family (at one time his father bought this land).
In the 40s of the last century, a monument to this historical figure was erected in the village, which was previously called simply "the village of Konchanskoye", and the village was renamed, adding the word "Suvorovskoye" to the name.
The museum building was opened two years after the installation of the monument. The exposition was dedicated to the peasant economy and life of the time of the landowner Suvorov.
These days onOn the territory of the museum, tourists can see the winter house of the commander, an old well, a park area with a pond, a gazebo and centuries-old oaks.
Some objects were reconstructed at one time, because the buildings were wooden and could not be preserved in their original form. Items inside the estate also, unfortunately, have not been preserved. However, some things that belonged to Suvorov still survived and can be seen in the museum. Among the exhibits there are rare and interesting paintings.
The estate of the landowner Nekhlyudov
Not much is known about this cultural site, but its mysterious appearance attracts many tourists. At the end of the 19th century, the landowner Nekhlyudov built a real Gothic castle near Borovichi. After some time, the owner of the house changed, and the right to property was transferred to the local entrepreneur Vahter, who produced clay bricks.
There are legends about a ghost living inside the castle. They say that at night you can hear rumbling and tapping.
In Soviet times, a school was located in the estate. Today, the owner of the object lives outside of Russia, and the castle has a neglected, dilapidated appearance. The walls of the estate are covered with cracks, and the windows and doors are boarded up.
If you want to get an unforgettable aesthetic pleasure, then by all means visit this cultural site in the city of Borovichi. It is located not far from the city itself, near the village of Khvoiny.
What other places can I visit?
Borovichi has beautiful places everywhere. For especially sophisticated tourists, we recommend visiting three attractions:
- Having got out of Borovichi, in Sosnovka you can get to the holy spring of Yakov Borovitsky. There is also a chapel and a local temple. Residents of the city often come to this place for holy water. The source of clean water is located at a depth of thirty meters. In the chapel you can see the icon of the Mother of God. Another icon is made on a lime board.
- Tourists will also be interested in visiting the suspension bridge in Opechensky Posad. It unites two local villages and is over 60 meters long. To create the object, transverse and longitudinal boards laid on steel cables were used. The cables are attached to pylons (pillars) installed at the beginning and end of the suspension bridge.
- In the city you can see an unusual sculpture made of wood - a giant chair. It is located near a local factory that produces furniture. This is a kind of monument to local production. Many people love to take pictures next to this amazing object.
If you love history, then you should go on an archaeological trip outside the city for research and excavations in local burial mounds and settlements.
Where can you relax with the whole family?
If you are wondering where to go in Borovichi, the answer is simple: for a family vacation, you can visit the arboretum, located 35 km from Borovichi, in Opechensky Posad. The founder of the park is a resident of this village, S. A. Ushanov. Without help from the state for half a century, he created this unique creation.
Opechensky arboretum will delight the whole family with trees growing on its territory, both ordinary and exotic, such as Japanese spirea, Balkan pine or Korean forsythia. The park arouses interest not only with rare plants, but also with fantastic sculptures located throughout the site. This is a popular attraction in Borovichi. The place will also surprise tourists with a makeshift fountain that looks like a captain's bridge, as well as a three-meter bear that speaks with the voice of the founder of the park.
Opechensky arboretum attracts tourists because of its beautiful pond, island of newlyweds and observation deck.
With regards to entertainment in Borovichi, Novgorod region, for a quality summer vacation, it is recommended to visit the local water park in the city of Borovichi. Here you will find water slides, several swimming pools (including a children's one) with all amenities up to a jacuzzi. Vacationers can take a steam bath in the modern sauna inside the complex.
Where can I sleep and eat?
The local guest house will solve the problem with an overnight stay. Borovichi is a small, provincial-type city, so it is difficult to find information about city hotels on the Internet for booking a room. But, contacting the guest house, you can always count on a free place to relax.
There are no problems with food in the city: you can always have a bite to eat in small restaurants, cafes or eateries. exotic dishesnot here, but there you can have a cheap and hearty meal for the whole family.
You can come to Borovichi from Moscow or St. Petersburg by car or by buying a train ticket.
