Velikiy Novgorod, Russia
Ryurikovo Gorodishche
Ryurikovo Gorodishche, also known as Novgorodskoye Gorodishche, or simply Gorodishche, was a medieval settlement located 2 kilometres south of the Novgorod Detinets in Veliky Novgorod, Russia. Founded in the 9th century, it lies within the boundaries of the modern city and is considered the direct predecessor of the site of present-day Veliky Novgorod. The archaeological site covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and is located on the right bank of the Volkhov River, where it flows out of Lake Ilmen.
- City
- Velikiy Novgorod
- Country
- Russia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Velikiy Novgorod
- Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street
- Cathedral of Saint Sophia, Novgorod
- Church of St. Paraskevi, Novgorod
- Zverin Monastery
- Millennium of Russia
- Volotovo Church
Background: Wikipedia