The city of Pskov is included in the Golden Ring of Russia. The foundation of the city dates back to 903 year. Pskov repeatedly took part in hostilities, repulsing the attack and defending its independence. For hundreds of years in the territory of Pskov constantly erected a monastery, churches, chapels, which reflect the history of ancient Russia.
The modern appearance of the city is a merit of architects and restorers, who tried to restore the main sights of Pskov in their pristine form. Visiting Pskov, you will see how each monastery, church and church were carefully restored by the craftsmen of artists, restorers who tried to preserve the history of the city in its architectural buildings.
Temples and monasteries of the provincial Pskov are represented in huge numbers throughout the city and in the surrounding areas.
Pskov: Basil's temple on the hill
The temple was erected in the fifties of the 16th century on the Vasilevsky Hill, and it got its name.
At the foot of the temple there used to be a small stream of Zrachka, on the bank of which the Sena of the Middle city was built.
Not far from the temple was former Vasilievskaya tower, in which there was a belfry. According to an ancient legend, on this belfry hung a siege bell, which alerted all residents of the surrounding area about the onset of the army of Stefan Batory, who launched the attack in 1581.
In 2009, a global restoration of the temple on the hill began.
Mirozhsky Monastery in Pskov
One of the oldest monasteries in Russia is the Transfiguration Monastery of Mirozh. Its main advantage is the pre-Mongolian frescoes, which were made in the 12th century. The temple is included in the UNESCO list of the most outstanding monuments of world art.
Pskov: Trinity Cathedral
Earlier, the Cathedral was the center of the state life of Pskov, since it was here that all the most important things were done: they gathered veche, state documents were stored here.
In the Cathedral there is an icon of the holy pious Olga, who was written by Archimandrite Alipius in the middle of the twentieth century.
The feast day of the Trinity Cathedral is the feast day of St. Olga the Equal-to-the-Apostles.
Pechersky Monastery of Pskov
The Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery is located 50 kilometers west of Pskov. The temple was founded more than 500 years ago by the Monk Ion. Moving to these holy places with his family and children, he continued to serve God. The cave temple was not yet completed when his wife fell ill. After burying her, the coffin with the body was on the surface of the earth the next day. Repeatedly burial, the coffin was again on the ground. Ion considered this a sign from above and since then the bodies of the deceased inhabitants of the Pskov province do not betray the earth, but are made up in the crypts. Despite the fact that the coffins themselves have turned black, there are no signs of decay on the bodies of the deceased. Many well-known personalities are buried here: the Pushkin family, Buturlin family, Nazimov family, AN's relatives. Pleshcheeva, M.I. Kutuzov.
The monastery is famous for its shrines - the icon of the Mother of God - the Assumption in the Life, the Tenderness and the Odigitri of Pskov-Pechora.
It is the largest male monastery on the territory of Russia.
Going on a trip to such a historic city, do not forget to visit not only the churches and temples of Pskov, but also attractions such as the Pskov Kremlin, the Pogankin's Chambers, the tomb of A.S. Pushkin, the museum-estate of M.P. Mussorgsky, the fortress of the city of Porkhov, Old Izborsk, the museum-estate of N.M. Rimsky-Korsakov, Gdov fortress, Gremyachy tower, Pskov railway museum.