Pskov Things to Do

There are several banya's in Pskov, but the best one must be the one which is beside the Pskov river. It is very small, so you might have to go there to reserve. I don't know the exact adress, but the best way to get there is to start at Ploshad Lenina, then walk to the market behind the pskov pedagogical institute, then take the stairs down to the river, there it is!
There are several others, there is one on ulitsa sovietskaya and another near to the rizhky rynok. Just ask (if you speak russian) or send me an email.

As far as Pehiory is a monastery that still is a place where monks live and not just a touristic object, you must obbey some rules.
It is allowed to film or take pictures everywhere in the teritory of the monastery, except in the church and you can not take pictures of the monks.
Another important thing is about clothing. It is simple with men- no shorts and take off a cap when entering the church. And a little more complicated with ladies(take a closer look at the photo)- no bare shoulders, no trousers or shorts and hide your hair. But don't worry if you haven't got a skirt with you. For a little "donation" at the entrance you can get a sarongo skirt. Promise-you will look absolutelly "gorgeous"...

Everyone visiting Pskov should not miss an oppotunity to visit Pechiory Monastery. It is just about 30km ride from Pskov.
White and red churches with blue cupolas lying a walley, garden full of flowers.....black dressed monks and priests passing by in silence. It gives an impression of strange oasis of calmness and peace.....
The Peciory Lavra escaped the tragedy of post-revolution destructions in Russia. It was in territory of Estonia in 1920-1940. And that's why the monastery was practically untouched.

In N.A.Rimskogo-Korsakova's museum, in Day of memory of the great Russian composer for which numerous visitors gather, descendants of the composer, admirers of his music. Annually this day in manor Vechasha pass performances of musical collectives of different cities.

There are was 40 towers in Pskov city, in ancient times.

Gremyachaya tower (1525) - located on the river Pskova;
Kutekrom Tower - stands in north-west corner ("kuta" being the word for "corner):
Vlasievskaya tower - located on the bank of river Velikaya;
Velikaya tower - in Kremlin;
Visokaya (High) and Ploskaya (flat) towers - were connected by a stone arcade with two lifting gates - lattices.
Srednyaya Tower;
Saint tower.

Pskov - one of Russia's oldest and most beautiful cities, it boasts one of the greatest number of extant historical monuments - over 300. The earliest go back to the 12 th century, the latest to the early 20 th. There is a natural combination of ancient monuments (fortified walls with towers, churches and monasteries, and merchant's chambers) and modern buildings.

At the end of the 16 th century and during the 17 th century, the inhabitants of Pskov began to build dwelling - houses of stone. Only a few such buildings, solid, squat, resembling fortresses with their thick walls and small windows still exist among them are the mansion of the merchant. Pogankin the mansion of Menshikov, and others:

Pogankin Chambers;
Menshikov Chambers;
Podznoev Chambers;
Batov Chambers.

Now they are all museums of history, fine arts.

All streets of Pskov lead to the Trinity Cathedral - key-point of the Pskov Kremlin. White-walled churches and chapels of 12 - 20 centuries neighbored with modern buildings in a lovely harmony.
As known the last Russian Tsar (King, Prince - in Russia it was Tsar) Nicholas the 2nd signed the abdication order in Pskov in 1918 after communist revolution. In order to commemorate Nicholas, who is
officially recognized a Saint figure by Orthodox Church, Pskov has constructed a Chapel near train station. This is the place where the tragic event took place in the beginning of the last century.

The chapel was officially opened on July 17, 2003. It was one of the core events of the forthcoming 1100 th birthday of Pskov city.

New Ascension Church;
Anastasia Chapel;
St. Olga's Chapel;
New Nativity of Chrits Chapel;
Virgin Derjavnaya Chapel, etc.