Pskov. Comfortable old city Automatic translate

Pskov is a comfortable ancient city, a monument of old Russian architecture with a two-thousand-year history. The city is popular for its ancient kremlins, temples and architectural ensembles. This is a city that has absorbed traditions, customs, and the history of the territory of Russia in general and has become one of the cultural centers of the country. Not far from the city, such famous personalities as the ruler Olga and her grandson Vladimir were born.

Pskov is visited not only to walk around the historical places of the city, but also to worship the Holy places, and to visit numerous excursions around Pskov and its environs. The Holy Dormition Pskov-Caves Monastery operates in the city. It is one of the largest monasteries for men. People have been coming here to pray for five hundred and fifty years, since the day of construction.

The city center is a well-defended fortress that has survived to this day. It was captured only once, and that because of the traitors, and not because of the weakness of our strength. The fortress is called Krom, and the locals are called staplers. True, the meaning of this concept has been lost.

1. Some historical facts

The first records about the city date back to the nine hundred and third year, while archaeologists believe that the first settlements on the site of the Pskov fortress appeared already in the ninth century. In general, the age of the city is about one and a half thousand - two thousand years.

From the tenth to the twelfth centuries, the Pskov region was part of the Old Russian state, and later - the Novgorod territory. Formally, Pskov separated from Novgorod in 1348, after the entry into force of the Bolotov Treaty, at that time the city became the main city of the Pskov Veche Republic. In one thousand five hundred and ten, the city became part of the Moscow government, in one thousand five hundred and twenty-one, it later turned out to be a single Russian state. In 1944 the city became the heart of the Pskov region, and in 2001 it received the title of city of military glory.

2. How to get to the city?

There is an aeroflot in Pskov, so the most convenient way to get to the city is to fly by plane. Every day, a branded train follows from the capital of Russia to the Pskov region, another one goes to the city twice a week. You can also get to the city by bus, while leaving Moscow. From the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, you can come to Pskov on a flight with a transfer.

3. Means of transportation in the city

Since Pskov is quite small, transport in the city is represented only by buses. In total, there are more than sixty bus routes in the city, and they all run in different parts of the city.

Taxi. There are several taxi companies in Pskov. To call a taxi, you need to call the short number, which is usually indicated on the car. The lowest price of a trip starts from one hundred rubles, but usually the fare does not exceed two hundred and fifty rubles, which is quite cheap. Catching a taxi in the city is not so common, so it is better to call or look for a car at special parking lots, of which there are a large number in the city.

4. Public catering establishments of the city

Many cafes and restaurants have been built in the city, many of which are made in the old Russian style and offer appropriate dishes and national dishes, so dining in the city’s chambers of the seventeenth century or in Russian huts is customary for the natives. In Pskov, you can even find establishments with a huge history that are a local landmark. The price segment starts from a thousand rubles, but there are enterprises with lower prices, where lunch or dinner will cost about two hundred and fifty rubles.

5. Local entertainment and places of interest

Of course, travelers and tourists come to Pskov to see its memorable places. The main attraction of the city can be considered the Pskov fortress, the largest in terms of area in all of Europe. Krom is an incredibly beautiful ensemble of Russian architecture, which has great historical and spiritual value. The Kremlin is located on a cape where two rivers merge: Velikaya and Pskova. It is better to walk near the fortress in the evening, then there you can hear the ringing of the belfries of the seventeenth century, as well as hear the singing of the choir.

A huge number of cathedrals have been built in the city - ancient ones, the history of which goes back more than a thousand years, and recently erected ones, whose age is about two hundred, three hundred years. Another popular place is the Trinity Church. It is located on the spot where once the ruler Olga saw three rays of the sun. In the desire to win the Battle of the Ice, Alexander Nevsky prayed there. Another holy place is the Mirozh Monastery, where wall paintings from the twelfth century are still preserved, absolutely unique for that period.

The city has a museum-reserve of the Pogankin Chambers, which contains a unique collection of ancient icons, ancient silver and rare weapons. Those who are fans of various mystical stories should visit the Gremyachy Tower, where there are rumors about the princess who was captured, about treasures and mystical power, the search for which leads to inevitable death.

Worth a visit to the surrounding museums. In the railway museum you can learn the history of railways, from their appearance to our time.

You can talk about the memorable places of the city for a long time, but it’s better for you to come, visit and see everything with your own eyes.

6. Five things to do in the city

• Climb the Vlasiev Tower to see a panoramic view of the entire city.
• See and examine the frescoes of the twelfth century in the Mirozh Monastery.
• Go for dinner or lunch in the white-stone chambers of the seventeenth century.
• Think of something at the sword of the ruler of Dovmont.
• Count ten churches and monasteries in the center of Pskov.

7. Weather conditions

The weather in the city is very unstable, as in St. Petersburg. Travelers should always carry an umbrella with them, as clear, sunny weather can change into rain. The climatic conditions of Pskov are moderate. In the summer season it is warm, and in winter, not severe frosts are most often observed. Late autumn is characterized by an abundance of precipitation.

Favorable time for a trip to Pskov are the periods from May to September and the New Year holidays.