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Pskov. / 57.817°N 28.333°E / 57.817; 28.333. Pskov (Russian: Псков, IPA: [pskof] ⓘ; see also names in other languages) is a city in northwestern Russia and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, located about 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River.
The first place to visit is the local kremlin, aka Pskov Krom. It could be the perfect place for shooting Game of Thrones, especially the Winterfell scenes. The city’s oldest part, the kremlin ...
Pskov is one of the oldest Russian towns, being first mentioned in a chronicle of the year 903 as Pleskov. The town became important in the Middle Ages as a centre for trade between the interior of Russia and the Hanseatic seaports of the Baltic. A kremlin (citadel) called the Krom was established on a promontory in the town beside the Velikaya.
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Pskov. Pskov is the largest city and administrative capital of Pskov Oblast. One of the oldest cities in the country, it has preserved many unique architectural monuments of the 12th-16th centuries. A unique ancient Russian city, it is striking in the number of old churches, walls, towers and other defensive fortifications, but the inimitable ...
13,612. Explore Pskov. Pskov is brimming with charming little churches and other remnants of its medieval history. Walk around the town and you can still see much of the original 13th century walls that once encircled and protected the inhabitants. Don't miss the Trinity Cathedral. Just outside of town are several monasteries and a house that ...
Section of the kremlin wall, Pskov city, Russia. Pskov, oblast (province), northwestern Russia. It occupies an area of 21,400 square miles (55,300 square km) in the lowland basins of the Lovat, Shelon, and Velikaya rivers, with intervening low, morainic uplands. Much of the surface is covered by peat bog, grass marsh, and lakes—notably Lake ...
Jul 26, 2019 · By AlbertSalichs. Trinity Cathedral is the most important religious building in Pskov. In fact it is located inside the walls of the... 3. Pogankin Chambers. 219. Speciality Museums. By AlbertSalichs. Here you can learn a lot about the history of the city and region and you can see a lot of objects and artworks.
