Pskov
What to see
Everything we have researched on the ground, grouped by what it is. Each one has its own page with the story behind it.
Church
Trinity Cathedral in Pskov
The mother church of the Pskov Eparchy, with a history dating back to the 10th century.
Россия, Псковская область, г. Псков, ул. Кремль, д. 2/1
Ivanovsky Monastery, Pskov
One of Russia's oldest churches, dating from the 12th century.
улица Максима Горького
Saint John the Baptist Cathedral (Pskov)
A historic Orthodox cathedral built in the 12th century, serving as a burial site for Pskov princesses.
ул. Максима Горького, 1а
Saint Nicholas church so Usokhi
A historic Orthodox church in Pskov, known for its cultural significance.
Советская ул., 19
Church of Saint George so Vzvoza, Pskov
A historic Orthodox church and federal cultural monument from the Pskov Republic era.
Георгиевская ул., 1
Snetogorsky Monastery
In March 1299, Livonian knights suddenly attacked and burned this undefended monastery, killing Abbot Joasaph and seventeen monks along with other refugees. Prince Dovmont drove the raiders away the following day, making Snetogorsky a grim surviving setting for one of the frontier republic's defining crises.
1 ulitsa Snyatnaya Gora, Pskov
Church of Saint Basil of Caesarea on the Hill
An offbeat Orthodox church known for its historical architecture from the 15th-16th centuries.
Октябрьский проспект, 5
Church of Saints Peter and Paul s Buya
A historic Orthodox church from the 15th-16th centuries.
ул. Карла Маркса, 2
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Pskov
A historic Orthodox church and cultural monument from the 15th-16th centuries.
ул. Плехановский Посад, 74
Church of the Resurrection of Christ so Stadishcha, Pskov
A historic Orthodox church and cultural monument from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Набат ул., 4а
Saint Myrrhbearers Church, Pskov
A 16th-century Orthodox church located in Pskov's Mironositskoye Cemetery.
ул. Коммунальная, 13
Saint Nicholas church ot Torga in Pskov
A hidden gem Orthodox church in Pskov, belonging to the Old Believers community since 2021.
Некрасова ул., 35
Mirozh monastery Transfiguration Cathedral
Famous for its 12th-century frescoes.
набережная реки Великой
Church of Epiphany s Zapskovya, Pskov
A historic Orthodox church from the 15th-16th centuries.
Герцена ул., 7
Church of Saint Varlaam of Khutyn, Pskov
A historic Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Varlaam of Khutyn.
улица Леона Поземского, 53
Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the Ferry, Pskov
A historic Orthodox church from the 16th-19th centuries.
Рижский проспект, д. 3
St. Cosmas and Damian church on the Gremyachaya Hill
A historic Orthodox church on Gremyachaya Hill in Pskov.
ул. Гремячая, 7а
Architecture
Pokrovskaya Tower
This enormous corner tower became the focal point of Stefan Báthory’s assault in September 1581. Artillery shattered the tower and adjoining wall, but defenders counterattacked inside the ruins and expelled troops who had already gained a foothold.
1 Sverdlova Street, Pskov
Srednyaya Tower, Pskov
An eastern tower of the Pskov Kremlin, part of the city's historic fortifications.
Советская набережная
Vlasyevskaya Tower
During Pskov's independence, merchants entering from the floating bridge passed through these gates and presented their goods to merchant elders, making the tower both fortress and republican customs post. Tolls were collected here, the gates were locked at night, and trade could proceed only after local officials gave permission.
7 ulitsa Kreml, Pskov
Gremyachaya Tower, Pskov
A historic defensive tower in the Pskov fortress system.
Псков, Гремячая, ул., 7Б
Dovmontova Tower, Pskov
A historic tower that is part of the Pskov Kremlin's fortifications.
Троицкие ворота
Kutekroma Tower
Kutekroma Tower is best known as a northern tower of the Pskov Kremlin.
улица Леона Поземского
Palace & fortress
Pskov Krom
The citadel above the meeting of the Pskova and Velikaya was the final defensive core behind Dovmont’s Town. In March 1299, after Livonian knights ravaged the suburb and besieged the fortress, Prince Dovmont led the Pskov forces that defeated them in what became his last campaign.
Pskov Kremlin, Pskov
Square
Veche Square
This space inside the Pskov Kremlin was the political stage of the republic: the citywide veche chose officials, called or dismissed princes, debated war and peace, and approved laws. On January 13, 1510, Moscow ordered the assembly abolished and its bell removed, turning the square into the scene of Pskov's lost independence.
Pskov Kremlin, ulitsa Kreml, Pskov
Monument
Princess Olga Monument
A monument dedicated to Princess Olga, commemorating the 1100th anniversary of Pskov's first mention in chronicles.
Октябрьская площадь
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.