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- Even Older Than Moscow
- Impressive Kremlin, A Witness of Past Glory
- Ancient Churches and Sites Saw Turbulent Times
- Pushkin Hills, A Place Where Russian Literature Was Born
Pskov was first mentioned in the chronicles in 903, more than a century before Moscow was founded. And throughout its rich history it had many turbulent times. Situated not far from the Estonian and Latvian borders, Pskov was a major trade center and an important point of defense for ancient Russia. Just like many other ancient cities, Pskov lost i...
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, is situated high on the picturesque spit of two rivers: Pskova and Velikaya. The most impressive feature in addition to its location and surroundings is cer...
Literally on every corner you’ll find ancient churches. In fact, there are so many that it’s impossible to visit all; you’ll even grow tired making pictures and trying to keep in mind which church has which name! Ten of Pskov’s ancient cathedrals, monasteries and architectural sites are includedin the UNESCO World Heritage List. The oldest among th...
Almost 70 miles far from Pskov you will see true heaven on earth. Here, you will find three magnificent noble estates with parks and the Russian idyllic countryside. These places are connected with the life of the great poet Alexander Pushkin; Mikhaylovskoye was his family estate, while Petrovskoye and Trigorskoye were owned by his relatives and fr...
Browse 707 pskov russia photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. This photograph taken on August 21, 2022 shows a monument of the founder of the Soviet Union Vladimir Lenin at the central square in Pskov.
Pskov (Russian: Псков, IPA: ⓘ; 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.
- July 23
- Russia
- 45 m (148 ft)
- Pskov Oblast
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 Pskov ...
Jan 27, 2012 · All photos by William Brumfield. One of Russia's most ancient settlements, Pskov is also among the most picturesque of Russian cities, with the walls of its medieval fortress, or...
Pskov, Russia overview, map location, local time, population, symbols, history, features, climate, tourism, attractions, the Pskov Kremlin, churches, museums, photos.
