The medieval Kremlin, or Krom, as Pskov residents call it, is the historical center of the city, and one of the main sites of architectural interest in Russia.
© RIA Novosti . Sherbakov / Go to the mediabankThe medieval Kremlin, or Krom, as Pskov residents call it, is the historical center of the city, and one of the main sites of architectural interest in Russia.
Its two towers, Vlasyevskaya and Rybnitskaya, were damaged in a recent fire.
Its two towers, Vlasyevskaya and Rybnitskaya, were damaged in a recent fire.
The medieval Kremlin, or Krom, as Pskov residents call it, is the historical center of the city, and one of the main sites of architectural interest in Russia.
Its two towers, Vlasyevskaya and Rybnitskaya, were damaged in a recent fire.
Its two towers, Vlasyevskaya and Rybnitskaya, were damaged in a recent fire.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Vetrov / Go to the mediabankThe Kremlin sits on a high narrow cape, at the confluence of the Pskova and Velikaya rivers. It occupies 7.5 acres.
The Kremlin sits on a high narrow cape, at the confluence of the Pskova and Velikaya rivers. It occupies 7.5 acres.
© RIA Novosti . Sherbakov / Go to the mediabankIts position made the fortress almost unassailable: It sits on a high steep cape, is surrounded by water on three sides, and was also adjoined by a ditch and marshes to the south.
Its position made the fortress almost unassailable: It sits on a high steep cape, is surrounded by water on three sides, and was also adjoined by a ditch and marshes to the south.
© RIA Novosti . Yuri Caver / Go to the mediabankThe results of archeological excavations show that people settled in this area in the first centuries AD. The first stone fortifications were placed in the 10th-13th centuries. Later, the Kremlin towers were constructed and the walls were fortified and made higher.
The results of archeological excavations show that people settled in this area in the first centuries AD. The first stone fortifications were placed in the 10th-13th centuries. Later, the Kremlin towers were constructed and the walls were fortified and made higher.
© RIA Novosti . Yuri Caver / Go to the mediabankThe Pskov Kremlin was one of the strongest fortresses in medieval Europe. It was protected by massive walls (average height: 12 m; width: 4 m) and had several catacombs.
The Pskov Kremlin was one of the strongest fortresses in medieval Europe. It was protected by massive walls (average height: 12 m; width: 4 m) and had several catacombs.
© RIA Novosti . Victor Chernov / Go to the mediabankThe Pskov Kremlin includes seven towers: The Vlasyevskaya, Rybnitskaya, Trinity (Clock Tower), Middle, Kutekroma, Flat and Daumantas’ Towers.
The Pskov Kremlin includes seven towers: The Vlasyevskaya, Rybnitskaya, Trinity (Clock Tower), Middle, Kutekroma, Flat and Daumantas’ Towers.
© RIA Novosti . R. Beniaminson / Go to the mediabankFrom left: The High, Flat and Kutekroma Towers. The Trinity Cathedral, background. The River Velikaya, right.
From left: The High, Flat and Kutekroma Towers. The Trinity Cathedral, background. The River Velikaya, right.
The Flat Tower.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Mordasov / Go to the mediabankThe Kremlin grounds near the Persi Wall, the strongest wall in the southern part of the Pskov fortress, are referred to as Daumantas’ Town. Photo: Daumantas’ Tower, as seen from inside the Kremlin.
The Kremlin grounds near the Persi Wall, the strongest wall in the southern part of the Pskov fortress, are referred to as Daumantas’ Town. Photo: Daumantas’ Tower, as seen from inside the Kremlin.
© RIA Novosti . Rudolf KucherovExperts suggest that there were about 18 churches of different sizes and shapes in Daumantas’ Town (4 acres). Only the foundations are visible now; they have been preserved and are protected from erosion. Photo: Daumantas’ Town, foreground.
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Experts suggest that there were about 18 churches of different sizes and shapes in Daumantas’ Town (4 acres). Only the foundations are visible now; they have been preserved and are protected from erosion. Photo: Daumantas’ Town, foreground.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Makarov / Go to the mediabankThe Trinity Cathedral, the main in the Pskov Region, is in the Kremlin. The present cathedral was built in 1699, after three previous cathedrals were destroyed.
The Trinity Cathedral, the main in the Pskov Region, is in the Kremlin. The present cathedral was built in 1699, after three previous cathedrals were destroyed.