Pskov
30 places
Greychaya Tower
Псков, ул. Гремячая, у дома 7
Greychaya Tower is one of the ancient fortification structures of Pskov Fortress, standing on the bank of the river Pskov. It is adjacent to the Church of Cosmas and Damian on Greychaya Hill and surrounded by the atmosphere of ancient legends and tales. This place combines historical significance with the picturesqueness of natural landscape.
Dovmont Town
Псков, территория Псковского Кремля
Dovmont's Town — an historical district of Pskov Fortress formed in the late 13th century as an administrative and religious center. Its area is about 1.5 hectares and includes ruins of medieval churches. Special attention draws installation dedicated to the Battle on Ice. This unique place named after Prince Dovmont who ruled Pskov in the 13th century, has no analogues in Russia.
Masone's House
Pskov, Komsomolskiy Ln, 6
Building on Komolskom Lane, 6 in Pskov, built at the beginning of the 20th century, originally belonged to history teacher Ludwig Mason, a British subject. Today, this house houses the stock collections of the Pskov Museum-Reserve. Despite the name "Mason House," it has no connection with secret societies; it's just a mispronunciation of the owner's surname.
Golden Embankment
Pskov, Sovetskaya Emb
Golden Embankment in Pskov is located on Sovetskaya Embankment by the bank of the river Pskov opposite to Pskov Kremlin. It is one of the most picturesque places of the city with a modern architectural ensemble styled after ancient buildings. From the embankment you can enjoy an amazing view of the fortress walls of the Kremlin and majestic Troitsky Cathedral.
Picture Gallery of Pskov Museum-Reserve
Pskov, Nekrasova St, 7
The Picture Gallery of Pskov Museum-Reserve is located at ulitsa Nekrasova, 7 in Pskov city. The building was constructed in 1913 and opened to visitors for the first time on April 1, 1921. The art collection of the gallery was enriched in 1914 thanks to the collection of collector F.M. Plushkin. Today it is an integral part of the museum complex and preserves valuable works of art.
Summer Garden named after A.S. Pushkin
Pskov, Oktyabrskiy Ave
Summer Garden named after A.S. Pushkin is located in the center of Pskov, near October Avenue. Founded in 1875 as Sergiyevsky, it currently carries the name of the renowned poet. Each year, Pushkin Poetry Festivals and various city events are held here. Within the grounds stands the monument "Pushkin and Peasant Woman" (1983), whereas formerly there existed defensive moats and bastions. The garden is also noted for its Green Cinema accommodating 4500 people.
Captain's House Museum
Pskov, Oktyabrskiy Ave, 7a
The "Two Captains" Museum is located in Pskov at October Prospect, 7a. It is dedicated to the novel by Veniamin Kaverin, written by a native of the city. The museum exhibits items from the work, personal belongings of the author and an exhibition about the era of northern explorers. A distinctive feature is a sail monument with a famous quote: "To struggle and seek, to find and never give up." Visitors also learn about the prototypes of the book's characters.
V.I. Lenin Museum-Apartment
Pskov, Lenina St, 3
V.I. Lenin Museum-Apartment is located in Pskov at Lenina Street, 3. It reproduces rooms interiors based on Vladimir Lenin's contemporaries' memories. It is a branch of Pskov Museum-Reserve situated in the house where Russia's future leader stayed in 1900 during his visit to the city. Visitors can see an exhibition reflecting the lifestyle of Pskov intelligentsia at the beginning of the 20th century.
SpieglskyApartmentMuseum
Pskov, Oktyabrskiy Ave, 14
Yuri P. Spegalsky's Museum-Apartment is located in Pskov at October Avenue, 14. Established in 1986 through the efforts of his widow, it showcases personal effects, children's artwork, and documents illustrating Spégalsky's youthful fascination with architecture. Notable among these is a journal containing an early essay highlighting the significance of Pskov architecture. The museum comprises five exhibition rooms and a memorial chamber featuring artifacts crafted by the architect himself.
Olginskaya Embankment
Pskov, Olginskaya Emb
Olginskaya Naberezhnaya located on the left bank of River Velikaya opposite Pskov Kremlin. It offers magnificent views of Krom and Troitsky Cathedral. This is a popular walking area included in the main pedestrian route to the major attractions of Pskov.
Księdza'sPalaces
Pskov, Ul. Komsomolskiy Ln
The Chambers at Sokoly Tower, also known as "Xsendz House," are located in the historical center of Pskov on Komsomolsky Lane. This building is part of the Pskov Museum-Reserve and is used for organizing temporary exhibitions and cultural events. It operates daily from Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, except on Tuesdays.
Pskov Paratroopers Monument (Kupol)
Pskov, Inzhenernaya St
Pskov Paratroopers Monument located on Inzhenernaya Street in Pskov is a memorial resembling a parachute canopy. It honors the memory of soldiers from the 6th Company, 76th Guards Air Assault Division who died in 2000. This modern monument is an important city attraction.
Puschkin and Peasant Woman (Puschkin and Nurse)
Pskov, A.S. Pushkin Summer Garden, October Avenue
In Pskov, in the territory of the Summer Garden named after A.S. Pushkin, there is a monument called "Pushkin and the Peasant Woman". The sculptors are architect M. Konstantinov and sculptor Oleg Komov with participation from architect P. Butenko. It was opened in 1983 during the Pushkin Poetry Festival. This is the only Russian monument depicting the poet and his nanny Arina Rodionovna. The total height of the monument is approximately 4.75 meters. Every year in June, events dedicated to the works of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin take place here.
Pogankiny Palaty
Pskov, Nekrasova St, 7
Pogankiny Palyaty nakhodyatsya na ulitse Nekrasova, 7 v Pskov. Eto krupneyshaya grazhdanskaya kamennaya postroika XVII veka v gorode, stroyonnaya v period 1671-1679 godov po zakazu kupca Sergieja Ivanovicha Pogankina. Seichas zdes' nakhoditsya filial Pskovskogo muzeya-zapovednika, otkrytyj vpervye v 1902 godu. Ekspozitsiya vklyuchayet unikal'nuyu kollektsiyu russkogo serebryanogo iskusstva. Rayon muzeya v 2016 godu nayden krupnyj klad, obnaruzhennyj vo vremya arheologicheskih raskopok.
Pokrovskaya Tower
Pskov, Sverdlova St
The Pokrovskaya Tower is located in Pskov on Sverdlova Street near Church of the Transfiguration and Christmas from Prolom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site monument. It is one of the most fortified and impressive towers of the Pskov fortress, part of the Pskov Museum-Reserve. Originally it was included in the city's application for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Ordinary Palaces
Pskov, Pskov Kremlin, Dovmont's Town
The Ordinary Palaces are located in Pskov, within the Dovmont Town of the Kremlin. This is a 17th-century architectural monument where administrative bodies with five management desks were previously housed: the Ranks, Foreign Missions, Money, Estates and Judicial. Currently, an exhibition about the administrative system of Pskov land in the 17th-18th centuries operates here, along with temporary exhibitions.
Pskov Academic Drama Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin
Pskov, Pushkina St, 13
Pskov Academic Drama Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin is one of Russia's oldest theaters, founded in 1906. Situated on Pushkin Street near historical city landmarks. Its distinctive feature is "Karnaval" — an outdoor summer theater operational since 1988 and recognized with prestigious awards. Between 2011-2014, the building was renovated, reinstating its historical façades. The theatre frequently engages in international festivals and performs overseas.
Pskov Railway Museum
Pskov, Vokzalnaya St, 38
Pskov Railway Museum is located on Vokzalnaya Street in Pskov city. It introduces visitors to the history of railway transport in the region, reflecting the development of transportation infrastructure in the Pskov area. The museum's exhibition carefully preserves memories of significant events and objects from the local rail network.
Pskov Kremlin (Krom)
Pskov, Kreml St, 4
Pskov Kremlin (Krom) occupies a strategically advantageous position on a high cape at the confluence of the rivers Pskov and Velikaya. Its fortress walls, reaching heights of 6-8 meters and stretching almost a kilometer long, protect an area of about 3.5 hectares. Here is located the Orderly palata with an exhibition on the administrative structure of the region from the 17th to 18th centuries, as well as the archaeological museum Dovmont's Town. From the viewing platform in the Vlaskovskaya tower there is a picturesque view of the surroundings. Seven towers of the Kremlin bear traces of a multi-century history that endured 26 sieges without falling under enemy control.
Holy-Trinity Cathedraal
Pskov, Pskov Kremlin
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is located in the center of Pskov Kremlin. It is known for hosting the medieval town's popular assembly, the main city administration. The cathedral is built in Moscow Baroque style, stands at 78 meters tall and has five domes. Inside there is a seven-tier iconostasis over 40 meters high. Nearby is a XIX-century bell tower with functioning bells. The current stone church was constructed in the XVII century.
Bogoroditsky Cathedral
Pskov, Snyatnaya Gora St, 1
Bogorodichnogo Rozhdestva Sobor v Snetogorskom Monastire, razzpolozhennyj na ulitse Snjatnaya Gora v Pskov, je avnejshim starinnejshejj cerkveju regiona, postroennnoj v 1310 godu. Monastir byl osnovan esche v 1299 godu i vklyuchon v Spisok mirovogo nasledija UNESCO v 2019-m. Eto dejstvujuschij devojeskij monastir, vneshne pohozhij na Spaso-Preobrazhenskij Sobor Mirozhskogo Monastira. Sobor dalek ot goroda i vydelyaetsja sredi drugih cerkvej Pskov svoej istoricheskoj znachimostju i arhitekturnym stilem.
CathedralofJohntheBaptist'sBirthIvanovskyMonastery
Pskov, Maksima Gorkogo St, 1a
Cathedral of the Nativity of John the Baptist — one of the oldest churches in Pskov, built in the 12th century. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and located on Maxim Gorky Street near the radio factory. The cathedral operates regularly conducting services. Today it is a guesthouse of Krypetsky male monastery and features an unusual ship-shaped faith with round windows.
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Sobor Mirozhskogo Monastirya
Pskov, Mirozhskaya Emb, 2
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Mirsky Monastery located on the bank of River Velikaya in Pskov is famous for its unique 12th-century frescoes considered unmatched in Russian painting at that time. It is one of few surviving pre-Mongolian churches of Pskov region together with Mirsky Monastery. In 2019, the site was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The cathedral has an unusual architecture: a low building with three helmet-shaped domes. Today, the church is open to believers and tourists.
Bogoyavlensky Cathedral from Zaskov'ya
Pskov, Gertsena St, 7
The Church of the Epiphany from Zapskova, built in the 15th century, is located on the picturesque bank of the river Pskov in the historical district of Pskov city called Zapskovo. Its green domes stand out among surrounding buildings, attracting visitors' attention. In 2019, the church was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list together with other monuments of the Pskov Kremlin.
ChurchofStVasilyontheHill
Pskov, Oktyabrskiy Ave, 5
Vasilisa Church on the Hilltop, located on Oktyabrsky Avenue in Pskov, is an outstanding architectural monument of the 16th century reflecting the traditions of the Pskov construction school. The church was built on a hill ("hilltop") and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For many city residents, it is considered one of the most picturesque and beautiful churches of Pskov.
Georgijevskaa Sobora With vzvoza
Pskov, Georgievskaya St, 1
Georgijevskij sobor na Vzvoze v Pskov — arhitekturnyj pamyatnik XVI veka, raspolozennyj u podnozhiya kala, vedushhego k naberejnoj. V 2016 godu cerkov otkryla svoi dveri dlya prizhilishchej posle dolgogo perepoka. V 2019 godu cerkov vstupila v spisok ob"ektov mirovogo nasledija UNESCO.
St. Cosmas and Damian Church with Primestya
Pskov, Leona Pozemskogo St, 7
The Church of Cosmas and Damian on Primostya is located in Pskov on Leon Pozemsky Street. It is a 15th-century architectural monument and one of the oldest city temples. The temple is part of the historical center ensemble of Pskov and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other monuments of the Kremlin and its surroundings. It was the center of one of the ancient posads of medieval Pskov and today stands near the local Kremlin.
Mikhail Archangel Church with Bell Tower
Pskov, Sovetskaya St, 18
The Stone Church of Archangel Mikhail with a bell tower in Pskov was built in the 14th century and later reconstructed in the 17th century. After a long break, the first service took place here in July 1995. The iconostasis was restored by craftsmen from Moscow, Tver and Pskov. At the beginning of the 20th century, the church briefly became the main cathedral of the city. It was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2019. Previously, Lenin Street was called Arkhangelskaya in honor of this church.
Nikola Church on Usoki
Pskov, Sovetskaya St, 19
Nikola-Usoh Church situated on Soviet Street in Pskov is a 16th-century architectural landmark showcasing distinctive traits of the Pskov architectural school. In 2019, the church was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Its domes feature traditional wooden shingles common to Pskov—lemesh. Adjacent to the church stands a prominent city shopping center known as TsUM.
Pokrov i Rozhdestva ot Proloma Church
Pskov, Sverdlova St, 1
The Church of the Intercession and the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located on Sverdlova Street in Pskov, is a unique architectural monument included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2019. This complex consists of two temples united after the victory of Russian troops over Polish troops under Stefan Batory in 1581. The name "from Prolom" recalls the heroic defense of the city. The complex is situated near the powerful Pokrovskaya fortress tower, mentioned by historian N.M. Karamzin as a symbol of Russia's salvation from external threats.
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