For the last few years, many people have associated New Year's holidays with trips to Europe, Asia and America. But at one point, everything changed dramatically. Oil, dollar, euro... So we decided that there was no better time to get to know our native lands.
They say that during its heyday, Pskov could compete with the largest capitals of Europe in its development. In many ways, the city's economic prosperity was facilitated by its advantageous geographical location. However, after we got a window to Europe, a local, so to speak, economic crisis began in Pskov.
To be honest, it was hard to believe at first about competition with capitals. However, walking around the city along the fortress wall, this statement ceases to seem fantastic - the length of the walls and the size of the city they protected are impressive.
The wealth has certainly diminished since then. In the Kremlin, for example, only foundations remain of several dozen churches and other buildings.
And despite the fact that restoration work is still in progress, the antiquities make a very pleasant impression. Neat embankments, cozy restaurants and several viewing platforms on the banks of the Velikaya help to enjoy them.
It is worth noting the colorfully slanted Pskov churches. Some of the oldest in Russia, by the way.
In the end, the city left a very pleasant impression - a huge, picturesque fortress, a neat center with mansions and excellent restaurants with very reasonable prices by Moscow standards. I would like to come here in the summer.
P.S.
Wow! Someone decided to make Pskov even more attractive by hanging beauty on their store instead of a dull banner.
Source: travel.ru