Places to visit in Narva

City walks

Swedish Lion Monument

The Swedish Lion monument stands on the high bank of Narva and commemorates the 1700 battle when the Swedish army of Charles XII won one of the first major battles of the Great Northern War. The modern monument was unveiled in 2000 and replicates the design of an earlier monument destroyed during World War II. The lion is mounted on a massive pedestal in an open space, offering clear views of the river, the historical fortifications area, and the opposite bank. Due to its combination of history and panoramic location, it is not just a memorial site, but a convenient stop on a walking route through the western part of central Narva.

Indicative price: Viewing the monument is free.

Linnuse tn, Narva

City walks

Narva River Promenade

The Narva River Promenade is one of the best routes for exploring the city without museum walls. The promenade runs along the Narva River near historical bastions and offers direct views of the Ivangorod Fortress on the opposite bank. Here, modern landscaping coexists with powerful stone fortifications: there are walking paths, viewpoints, relaxation areas, and access points to the historical center. The promenade looks especially expressive closer to Narva Castle, where the river, the two fortresses, and the state border line merge into a single landscape. It is a convenient connecting point between the castle, the bastions, and other sites in central Narva.

Indicative price: A self-guided walk is free.

Jõe tn, Narva

City walks

Sillamäe Mere Boulevard

Sillamäe Mere Boulevard is a historic promenade in the town of Sillamäe, Ida-Viru County, descending towards the sea. Between the town centre and the coast lie a wide staircase, street lamps and an open space with sea views, where you can notice the symmetry of Sillamäe's post-war architecture. An extended footpath leads to the beach promenade, which offers views over the Gulf of Finland and towards the harbour. Take it slowly here, as each section changes the perspective on both the town's buildings and the sea. The boulevard is a public part of the townscape and makes a good stop before or after a visit to the beach.

Mere pst, Sillamäe linn, Ida-Viru maakond