Novgorod, Russia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Novgorod, Russia

Weather: Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon.

Route: From Riga 494 km ENE on A2.

Population: 218,717

Significance: Founded in the 9th century, it was another important trading center. It was actually Russia's first capital.  It has many fine examples of Russian/Orthodox architecture.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

The Citadel or Kremlin of Nogorod (from whc.unesco.org)

The Cathedral of St Sophia (from whc.unesco.org)