The old town of Narva, constructed in the baroque style, was considered to be one of the most beautiful and largest in northern Europe. It was nearly completely destroyed in 1944, during World War II.
Barokkstiilis Narva vanalinn, mida peeti üheks ilusamaks ja suuremaks kogu Põhja-Euroopas, hävis peaaegu täielikult Teise maailmasõja ajal 1944. aastal.