Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia. And of course that means the Krom, churches with unique frescoes, merchant chambers, and walks along the rivers. This route introduces you to the city's main landmarks, its history, and its inimitable old-world atmosphere.
Mirozh Monastery
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site
Mirozh Arboretum
🌿 Public garden or park
St. Olga's Cross
🕵️ Urban legend
Velikaya River Embankment
🚶♂️ Waterfront
Pskov Krom (Kremlin)
📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🏯 Fortress remains
Holy Trinity Cathedral
🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site
Prikaznye Chambers
📜 Historic site
Varlaam Tower
🏯 Fortress remains · 🏛️ Museum
Pogankin Chambers
🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site
Point 2
🌿 Public garden or park
The Mirozh Arboretum was created in 1966 at the initiative of Pskov residents by the walls of the Transfiguration of the Savior Monastery, where the Mirozha River flows into the Velikaya. This is where the small Mirozha River, which gave the monastery its name, once flowed. For a long time the park stood neglected, partly overgrown and waterlogged, until a large-scale reconstruction in 2013 as part of an international project between Russia, Latvia, and Estonia.
Today the arboretum covers 6.4 hectares (16 acres) and is a well-kept area with footpaths, lawns, and avenues of maples and birches. There are many trees rare for the region: sycamore maple, Ledebour's willow, Tatar maple, rugosa rose, and mountain pine. An artificial pond with a little island, a permanent home for wild ducks, adds to the coziness. In memory of the international cooperation, 10 mountain pines were planted in the arboretum. Locals and tourists stroll in the park, and in summer a boat station rents out pedal boats.
Point on route “Old Pskov”
Point 2
🌿 Public garden or park
The Mirozh Arboretum was created in 1966 at the initiative of Pskov residents by the walls of the Transfiguration of the Savior Monastery, where the Mirozha River flows into the Velikaya. This is where the small Mirozha River, which gave the monastery its name, once flowed. For a long time the park stood neglected, partly overgrown and waterlogged, until a large-scale reconstruction in 2013 as part of an international project between Russia, Latvia, and Estonia.
Today the arboretum covers 6.4 hectares (16 acres) and is a well-kept area with footpaths, lawns, and avenues of maples and birches. There are many trees rare for the region: sycamore maple, Ledebour's willow, Tatar maple, rugosa rose, and mountain pine. An artificial pond with a little island, a permanent home for wild ducks, adds to the coziness. In memory of the international cooperation, 10 mountain pines were planted in the arboretum. Locals and tourists stroll in the park, and in summer a boat station rents out pedal boats.
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