THE CITY UP CLOSE
Discover the top attractions and places to visit in Pskov. Explore walking routes and listen to a self-guided audio tour with Tytory.
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Nicholas Nemtsev · CC BY 3.0 · PhotoArchitecture
The Church of Saint Basil on the Hill occupies the slight rise preserved in its name. Modern streets make the setting familiar, but terrain and water once defined it more strongly. The elevated ground helped the church stand out.
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Gavrilov S.A. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · PhotoHistory
In front of Pskov's Kremlin walls lies a place whose most important evidence is almost underfoot. Dovmont's Town is now recognised by the outlines of ancient foundations. Look down at the stone plans as well as up at the towers.
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StasyDaw · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo
Ulaisaeva · CC BY-SA 4.0 · PhotoCulture
The Menshikov Chambers reveal Pskov's mercantile side. Their central story concerns a family whose standing was expressed through substantial stone buildings. Do not confuse these Pskov merchants with Alexander Menshikov, Peter the Great's famous associate: a similar surname does not establish the same history.
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Alexxx1979 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo
GAlexandrova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo
A.Savin · FAL · PhotoHistory
The Pokrovskaya Tower stands beside the Velikaya River at the southwestern corner of Pskov's Outer Town. Its scale is best appreciated nearby: a broad base and massive stone shell were designed for very different purposes from a palace's ornamental turret.
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A.Savin · FAL · Photo
A.Savin · FAL · PhotoHistory
Snetogorsky Monastery stands on a high bank of the Velikaya River, away from Pskov's Kremlin. Plan it as a separate excursion or a substantial walk rather than the next short stop in the centre. Its position above the river bend matters as much as its buildings.
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A.Savin · FAL · Photo
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