Pskov: what to see during the trip? The most interesting museums of Pskov

Pskov is an ancient Russian city with an ancient and interesting history. Many tourists from other regions of Russia and neighboring countries come here on excursions. And to look really is that. These are ancient monuments of architecture, the local Kremlin and various museums of Pskov.

Pskov Krom (the Kremlin) and the local history museum of the city

The main fortress of the city of Pskov was built at the turn of the 11th-12th centuries. This is one of the oldest Kremlin in Russia among the surviving to our days. Modern tourists can see the fortress walls, the total length of which is 868 meters. Preserved and the towers of the Pskov Kremlin, and on its territory there are several interesting monuments of architecture. What museums of Pskov to visit in order to learn more about the history of this ancient city?

Start with an excursion to the local history museum of the city. The main exposition is in the Pogankin Chambers - a historic stone building built by merchant Sergei Pogankin. It will be interesting to visit the branches of the museum - the Prikaznoy Chamber, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the memorial apartments of Spegalsky and Vinogradov, as well as the manors-museums of Musorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Kovalevsky.

The Pskov Railway Museum

The railway museum appeared in Pskov in 1967. The exposition is located in three thematic halls. During the tour, tourists can learn about the construction of railways in the XIX century, the revolutionary events of 1905 and 1917, as well as the participation of city railwaymen in the Great Patriotic War. Like many other museums in Pskov, the exposition dedicated to railway workers can boast of unique exhibits. Visit this tour should not only tourists interested in railway topics. The exposition tells about the history of the city and the country, it will be interesting for everyone. The exact address on which the railway museum is located: Pskov, Vokzalnaya, 38.

Museum of the novel by A. V. Kaverin "Two Captains"

The museum "Two Captains" is unique and unusual. Pskov is the city where Veniamin Alexandrovich Kaverin was born and lived, the author of an immortal work. The museum tells about the life, creativity of the writer and the creation of the novel. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the real history of the exploration of the north by Russian researchers. What is especially nice - you can visit the museum for free, and the cost of excursions is minimal. The exposition is located in the building of the Pskov Scientific Library, located at Profsoyuznaya Street, 2.

Other interesting museums and exhibitions of the city

One of Pskov's sights is the museum-apartment of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. In 1900, the leader of the peoples lived in this city for three months. The museum was opened in 1930, but it did not last long. During the Great Patriotic War the collection was completely destroyed. In 1970, interior interiors were completely restored. Today the exposition occupies several rooms, there is also the one in which Lenin lived. The museum features a typical urban apartment of the early XX century. During the tour you can see a lot of genuine household items of that time and personal belongings of the Ulyanov family.

An interesting place to visit in Pskov is the Forge yard. This is an interactive museum-workshop. During the excursion visitors will learn a lot of new facts about the ancient craft and can even personally try themselves as a blacksmith.

Enumerating interesting exhibitions and museums of Pskov, one can not ignore the city planetarium. The Star Hall is located in the building of an ancient church. Today, the planetarium offers viewers 60 different programs to choose from for children and adults. Be sure to enjoy this scientific and artistic spectacle during your trip to Pskov.