Berg building, Regional cultural heritage building in Veliky Novgorod, Russia.
The Berg Building sits on the Volkhov riverbank and dates from the 19th century. It combines Russian construction methods with Western European architectural influences in its exterior details and structural design.
Built in 1868, the structure survived multiple periods of regional upheaval and economic transition. Its framework and features remained largely unchanged through these transformations.
The building reflects how prosperous merchants lived and conducted business in 19th-century Novgorod. Its layout and details reveal the preferences and daily practices of the city's trading class.
The building is easily accessible from the Kremlin along the riverside paths. You can explore it on your own or ask the Novgorod Museum Reserve for additional information and access details.
The original facade remains intact from its construction date and reveals details about materials and craftsmanship methods used in the 1860s. This level of preservation is uncommon in the region.
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