Churches and monasteries in Pskov

Historic Churches of Pskov

Pskov’s UNESCO-listed religious architecture represents the pinnacle of the medieval Pskov School of Architecture. These white-stone structures, dating from the 12th to 17th centuries, are characterized by their cubic volumes, traditional belfries, and lack of excessive ornamentation. The collection includes the 12th-century frescoes of the Mirozhsky Monastery and the fortified Trinity Cathedral. These churches served as both spiritual centers and defensive structures during the city's history as a border fortress.

Historic Churches of Pskov — Map

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Cerkov Petra i Pavla s bua

A 16th-century UNESCO-listed church featuring a traditional Pskov belfry and cubic design.

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Trinity Cathedral

The Trinity Cathedral is located in the Pskov Krom or Kremlin on the east bank of the Velikaya River.

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Mirozhsky Monastery

Mirozhsky Monastery is a 12th century Russian Orthodox monastery complex in Pskov, Russia, famous for its frescoes, located in the Christ…

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Hram Rozdestva Ioanna Predteci

This 12th-century cathedral is one of Pskov's oldest stone buildings, originally serving as the main church of the Ivanovsky Monastery.

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Cerkov Prepolovenia Patidesatnicy

A 19th-century Orthodox church located on the Spassky Metochion, designated as a federal monument of history and culture.

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Cerkov Pokrova i Rozdestva ot Proloma

A unique 16th-century double church sharing a single belfry, built on the site where Pskov's walls were breached during the 1581 siege.

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Cerkov Nikoly so Usohi

Built in 1536, this UNESCO-listed church is a prime example of the Pskov architectural school, featuring massive walls and an asymmetric silhouette.

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Hram Aleksandra Nevskogo

Constructed in 1908 for the 96th Omsk Infantry Regiment, this red-brick military church stands out from the city's older white-stone architecture.

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Cerkov Georgia Pobedonosca so Vzvoza

A 15th-century UNESCO-listed church situated near the Velikaya River, known for its elegant proportions and traditional four-pillar interior.

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Cerkov Vasilia na Gorke

Dating to 1413, this UNESCO-listed church sits on a hill once used for defense, featuring a 16th-century belfry and decorative brickwork.

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Cerkov Bogoavlenia s Zapskova

A 15th-century UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its prominent five-bay belfry overlooking the Pskova River.

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Cerkov Arhangelov Mihaila i Gavriila s Gorodca

This 14th-century UNESCO-listed church features a distinct tent-roofed bell tower and served as a central place of worship in the medieval Gorodets district.

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Cerkov Kosmy i Damiana s Primosta

A 15th-century UNESCO-listed church that was once part of a monastery, notable for its 17th-century porch and traditional Pskov architectural elements.

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Cerkov Voskresenia Hristova so Stadisa

A 16th-century UNESCO-listed church originally belonging to a former convent, showcasing a classic cubic structure and a multi-span belfry.

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Cerkov Svatogo Varlaama Hutynskogo

Built in 1495 near the city's northern fortifications, this UNESCO-listed church was constructed to commemorate the end of a plague.

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Cerkov Obrazskaa s Zabej lavicy

A 16th-century Orthodox church, later modified in the 19th century, recognized as a federal monument of cultural heritage.

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Cerkov Nikoly <<ot Kamennoj ogrady>>

A 17th-century church that currently serves as a place of worship for the local Old Believer community.

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Cerkov Uspenia Boziej Materi s Polonisa

Built in 1810 on the site of an ancient monastery, this church reflects the Russian Classicism style rather than the medieval Pskov tradition.

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