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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.
- July 23
- Russia
- 45 m (148 ft)
- Pskov Oblast
Pskov, Russia overview, map location, local time, population, symbols, history, features, climate, tourism, attractions, the Pskov Kremlin, churches, museums, photos.
Just like many other ancient cities, Pskov lost its powerful and strategic status in the early 18th century when St. Petersburg was founded. Karl Bryullov. Siege of Pskov by Polish king Stefan Batory
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 ...
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 krom,...
Pskov, city and administrative centre of Pskov oblast (region), northwestern Russia. The city lies along the Velikaya (Great) River at its confluence with the small Pskova River, at a point 9 miles (14 km) above the Velikaya’s outfall into Lake Pskov. Pskov is one of the oldest Russian towns, being.
Being one of the oldest towns in Russia, Pskov has plenty of historical churches and monasteries. Join our Pskov tours and discover Pskov attractions and history.
