Pskov

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 Pskova. 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

Псков, Комсомольский переулок, 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

Псков, Советская набережная

Golden Embankment in Pskov is located on Sovetskaya Embankment by the bank of the river Pskova 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

Псков, ул. Некрасова, 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.

Captain's House Museum

Псков, Октябрьский проспект, 7а

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

Псков, ул. Ленина, 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

Псков, Октябрьский проспект, 14

Yuri P. Spegal's Museum-Apartment is located in Pskov at October Prospect, 14. It was opened in 1986 by efforts of his widow. Exhibits include personal belongings, children's drawings and documents reflecting Spегальsky's childhood and interest in architecture. The highlight is a journal with an early article on the importance of Pskov architecture. There are five exhibition halls and a memorial room where items created by the architect himself are preserved.

Olginskaya Embankment

Псков, Ольгинская набережная

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

Псков, ул. Комсомольский переулок

The Chambers at Sokoly Tower, also known as "Xsendz House," are located in the historical center of Pskov on Komсомольsky 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.

Puschkin and Peasant Woman (Puschkin and Nurse)

Псков, Летний сад им. А.С. Пушкина, Октябрьский проспект

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.

Pskov Paratroopers Monument (Kupol)

Псков, ул. Инженерная

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.

Pogankiny Palaty

Псков, ул. Некрасова, 7

Pogankiny Palyaty nakhodyatsya na ulitse Nekrasova, 7 v Pskove. 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.

Покровская башня

Псков, ул. Свердлова

The Покровская 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.

Приказные палаты

Псков, Псковский Кремль, Довмонтов город

The Приказные палаты 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 Kremlin (Krom)

Псков, ул. Кремль, 4

Pskov Kremlin (Krom) occupies a strategically advantageous position on a high cape at the confluence of the rivers Pskova 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 Приказная палата 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 Vlaskовская 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.

Pskov Academic Drama Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin

Псков, ул. Пушкина, 13

Pskov Academic Drama Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin is one of Russia's oldest theaters founded in 1906. Located on Pushkin Street near historical city sites. The theater's feature is "Kарусель" - an open-air summer theater operating since 1988 and awarded prestigious prizes. Between 2011-2014 it underwent reconstruction, restoring historic facades. It regularly participates in international festivals and tours abroad.

Pskov Railway Museum

Псков, ул. Вокзальная, 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.

Holy-Trinity Cathedraal

Псков, Псковский Кремль

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

Псков, ул. Снятная Гора, 1

Bogorodichnogo Rozhdestva Sobor v Snetogorskom Monastire, razzpolozhennyj na ulitse Snjatnaya Gora v Pskove, 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 Pskova svoej istoricheskoj znachimostju i arhitekturnym stilem.

CathedralofJohntheBaptist'sBirthIvanovskyMonastery

Псков, ул. Максима Горького, 1а

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

Псков, Мирожская набережная, 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

Псков, ул. Герцена, 7

The Church of the Epiphany from Zapskova, built in the 15th century, is located on the picturesque bank of the river Pskova 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

Псков, Октябрьский проспект, 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 со Взвоза

Псков, ул. Георгиевская, 1

Georgijevskij sobor na Vzvoze v Pskove — 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

Псков, ул. Леона Поземского, 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

Псков, ул. Советская, 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

Псков, ул. Советская, 19

Nikola-Usoh Church located on Sovetskaya Street in Pskov is a 16th-century architectural monument representing characteristic features of the Pskov architectural school. In 2019, the church was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Its domes are decorated with traditional wooden shingles covering typical for Pskov land — lemех. Nearby the church there is a well-known city shopping center — TsUM.

Церковь Покрова и Рождества от Пролома

Псков, ул. Свердлова, 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.

Летний сад имени А.С. Пушкина

Псков, Октябрьский проспект