Pskov is the administrative center of the Pskov region of the Russian Federation. The first written mention of the existence of the settlement dates back to 903. Some sights of the Pskov region also belong to this date. Krivichi (the first inhabitants of this territory) founded a settlement on a high hill. It was limited by the Velikaya and Pskov rivers. Under the Kievan princess Olga, the already fortified settlement turned into a real city. And it was in Pskov in 1917 that Emperor Nicholas II abdicated his throne. This settlement is full of historical events, incredibly beautiful architectural and cultural sites and pristine nature.
Ancient settlement
Starting to describe the sights of the Pskov region is, perhaps, from the settlement of Vrev. This is a rather old place, which is located on the territory between the city of Ostrov and the village of Pushkinskiye Gory. The main attraction here is the hill. In the Middle Ages, there was a fortress on it. WhileThe settlement was subject to the authorities of the Pskov suburbs and there were many temples and monasteries under it. In the last century, Vrev turned into a village. Residents from the surrounding villages began to flock here, since only in this place there was a school, shops, a club.
At the entrance to the village you can see the cemetery, which occupies the largest area in the village. This is a particularly old place. True, almost all ancient burials were destroyed, so it is impossible to identify them. Rare crosses made of stone can be found at this ancient burial ground. But there is also an active cemetery in the settlement of Wreve, where quite well-known personalities are buried. For example, the famous Pskov clairvoyant Maria Rezitskaya found her last refuge here. She is called Russian Vanga, and her gift is still shrouded in secrets and legends.
There is an Island somewhere in Russia
And not just anywhere, but in the Pskov region. This town belongs to the so-called non-tourist places in Russia. Only 25 thousand inhabitants live in the Island. A 16th-century church, an almost complete old town and one-of-a-kind chain bridges dating back to the middle of the 19th century have been preserved here.
The city has an incredibly convenient location, so it is not difficult to see the sights of the Pskov region that are located in this village. The island is one of those regional centers from where you can easily get to the regional center. After all, a large number of both passing and local bus routes run here. And alsothe town is located at the crossroads of three highways, so if you didn’t have time for public transport, then private cabs are always at your service.
What you can see here
The island (Pskov region), whose sights tourists for some reason do not respect too much, can, meanwhile, boast some unique objects. One of these is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, built in 1542. Its bell tower was erected only in the 19th century. The altar in this temple faces north. No one knows exactly why this happened. One of the versions claims that in this way the abbots emphasize the belonging of the cathedral to Pskov.
Note also the chain bridges, which became a masterpiece of engineering in the mid-1800s. They connect the central city square with the left bank of the Velikaya River. Each bridge reaches 94 meters in length. The crossing was opened in 1853 in the presence of the emperor himself.
Legends of historical Pskov
There are some sights of Pskov and the Pskov region, which are covered with mystery and darkness. The Gremyachaya Tower is the place covered with legends to the greatest extent. In 1525 this building was built on the right bank of the Pskov. Modern archaeologists put forward the theory that the architect of the structure was Ivan Fryazin, an architect from Italy. The tower was built as a fortification. This confirms the presence of six tiers and the presencea large number of loopholes on each of them. Gremyachaya reaches only 20 meters in height, but this does not prevent the deployment of a whole military garrison in its internal territories.
Pechory
The town of Pechory is located on the very border of the Republic of Estonia. The settlement was founded in 1473. It also has its attractions. Pechory of the Pskov region have much in common with the Estonian civilization. For example, the Pechora Monastery has an urban culture characteristic of this power.
But the Church of the Annunciation has nothing to do with the B altics. It was erected in 1540 under Abbot Cornelius. Previously, in its place was a wooden church of the Forty Martyrs. Initially, the cathedral served as a refectory. Today, near the Annunciation there is the Sretenskaya Church (1868-1870) and the Fraternal Corps (1827).
Pushkinskiye Gory Settlement
This place gained fame only when the museum-reserve named after him was established here. Pushkin. Today, the area of this institution exceeds 700 hectares.
Pushkinskiye Gory (Pskov region), whose sights include such objects as a museum post office, a monument to Alexander Sergeevich, Lake Malenets and others, are a fairly famous place in Russia. The museum post office is located in the village of Bugrovo. This is a unique place where you can write a letter with a quill pen, just like it was done in the 19th century.
Sights of the Pskov region is also a wind farmmill, which is located in the Pushkin mountains. It was built in the 80s of the last century. The initiator of the creation of this masterpiece was the naturalist writer and journalist Vasily Peskov.
