I want to spend my days off in such a way that positive memories of them will remain in my memory for a long time. Someone goes on a trip to museums, someone settles down on the couch with a book, and someone over the weekend has time to visit a neighboring city, for example, Pskov.
Instructions
Step 1
Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia, the first mention of it is found in the literature dated 903 AD. In this city, you can find a huge number of attractions that deserve the attention of tourists. These include the Pskov Kremlin, which withstood a huge number of attacks and is still one of the largest fortresses that existed during the period of Ancient Rus.
Step 2
In ancient times, the center of the Pskov land was the Trinity Cathedral, in which all the most important affairs of the principality took place (veche, ceremonies for the ascension of princes to the throne, etc.). In the middle of the XIV-XV centuries there was even a cry: "We stand for the Holy Trinity!", Which was a call to the struggle of all the military people of Pskov. Now guests of the city can observe the fourth cathedral, which was built from 1682 to 1699 on the basis of three previously existing temples.
Step 3
Trinity Cathedral is one of the architectural structures that make up the Pskov Kremlin (Krom). Also, its components are called Dovmont's city, named after the Pskov prince who lived in the XIII century and canonized; Persha (the front wall of the Kremlin); Zahab (fortification to protect the gate); a bell tower built in the 19th century; clerical chambers; guest House; gunpowder cellars and the clergy's house.
Step 4
If you are not interested in hiking in the memorable places of Pskov, you can visit the local theaters. The Pskov Academic Drama Theater named after A. S. Pushkin, whose creative history already has more than a hundred theatrical seasons. You can also watch the performances of the local puppet theater, which offers performances not only for children, but also for adults.
Step 5
One of the prides of Pskov is the Church of St. Basil the Great, created in the middle of the 15th century. The church was originally built in such a way that to visitors it appears as a small island in the center of a large swamp. This temple is considered the defender of the city and all its citizens, since at the end of the 16th century it was its bell that informed the inhabitants of Pskov about the enemy's advance.
Step 6
If you are fond of mysticism and paranormal phenomena, be sure to visit the Gremyachya Tower in Pskov. It was created at the beginning of the 16th century on the banks of the river and is still one of the most beautiful places in the city. There is a legend that in one of the underground rooms of the tower a beautiful girl who was bewitched by an evil sorcerer sleeps with eternal sleep. According to legend, only a man whose soul is pure and innocent can revive her, and who can spend a whole dozen days at her coffin, performing all the necessary rituals.
Step 7
Pskov has long been a popular city for filming. It was here that such films as "Second Wind", "Pop", as well as the series "Saboteur. The end of the war. " Some travel agencies offer special excursions for guests of the city, during which you can visit the filming locations of certain films.
Step 8
You can also visit the Pskov State Museum-Reserve, which includes several museums and architectural monuments located in different parts of the city. You can get acquainted with the culture and painting of the XII-XX centuries by visiting the Pogankin Chambers, the Art Gallery, the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Mirozh Monastery and other attractions. A detailed list of museums and monuments included in the museum can be found on its official website - Museums.pskov.ru.
