The frontier location of Narva – is the most distinctive feature of the past and the present of the town. By the Middle Ages the historic border has been already running there, along the banks of rapid river swiftly flowing its waters out the Lake Peipus into the Baltic Sea and dividing the two civilizations – the Catholic European North and Orthodox Slavonic East. However, the border is not a mere line that separates, but also a place where two cultural worlds meet, mutually influence and interpenetrate each other.

The history had materialized in Narva in its architectural ensemble, uncommon beauty and dramatic effect. The integration of the opposites is unique in the whole Europe. Two giants of stone, towering in close vicinity to each other on two opposite banks (at distance of an arrow flight or that of a musket shot) - the castle of Order of Germanic knights and the Russian fortress of Ivangorod. Despite the opposition in the architectural approach, these two fortresses make up an integral ensemble.

One kilometer longNarva river promenadeis stretching along the Narva River from the river port till the castle. It’s one of the main places of attraction for both Narva visitors and citizens. In any weather people walk there, go fishing and do sports, as the promenade perfectly suits for leisure time with family, rollerblading and cycling.

In only 14 kilometers from Narva, on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, is located Narva-Jõesuu, small and cozy spa town. Since the beginning of the XIX century it grew into a favorite place for the Saint-Petersburg aristocracy. In our time there are health recovery center, hotels, holiday homes, which are offering a restful and relaxing holiday to thousands of visitors.