Tourist Attractions in Pskov, Russia
Alexander Pushkin State Memorial Reserve Museum
Located in the centre of Pskov, this memorial reserve and museum is devoted to the legendary poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin and his writings. 1922 saw the establishment of this location as a memorial reserve. It has a total land area of around 1729 acres and is comprised of the communities of Mikhailovskoye, Petrovskoye, and Trigorskoye. There are lakes and a significant number of pine trees in the reserve. This location is home to the renowned Pushkin Poetry Festival every year. A large collection of antiquities, memoirs, paintings, books, and other items that belonged to the Pushkin family may be found at this museum.
Krypetsky Monastery
The construction of this monastery began in 1485, making it one of Pskov’s oldest standing buildings. It was founded by Saint Sawa Krypetsky and is located around 23 kilometres away from Pskov. Pskov Veche donated the land that is now used by the monastery. Prince Obolensky was the one who constructed the road that leads to this building. In 1918, Bolsheviks caused significant damage to the monastery and looted and looted it as well. However, it was repaired by the Germans when World War II was going on. It was included into the Russian Orthodox Church in the year 1991. It is now a well-known monument in Pskov, and each year, hundreds of pilgrims go there to pay their respects.
Trinity Cathedral
This cathedral may be found on the other side of the Velikaya (Great) River from its namesake. The residents of Pskov city consider it to be one of the most significant religious sites in the area. The 10th century saw the construction of the first building on this site, which was a timber structure. In the middle of the 12th century, it was reconstructed as a stone building. The construction of the current building began around 1699. Saint Princess Vsevolod Mstislavich and Dovmont’s graves may be found within this edifice.
