The Mirozhsky Monastery is one of the most important examples of Byzantine art outside of Greece and Turkey. Founded in the 12th century at the confluence of the Mirozhka and Velikaya rivers, the Transfiguration Cathedral contains 80% of its original 12th-century frescoes - a rare survival in Russia. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Buses: 1, 11, 14, 17 to Mirozhskaya Embankment or Maxim Gorky Street stop. The monastery is on the left bank of the Velikaya River at the confluence with Mirozha River. Walk from Pskov center (Pskov Kremlin) about 20 minutes across the bridge. By taxi from center 5-10 minutes. Parking at embankment. 12th century frescoes accessible in good weather.
12th century frescoes — oldest in Russia. Transfiguration Cathedral. View from Velikaya River.
UNESCO site, 12th century. Unique pre-Mongol frescoes. Cathedral closed in high humidity. Ticket ~200-300 RUB. Ticket office closes 30min before. On Velikaya River bank.
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12th century frescoes — oldest in Russia. Transfiguration Cathedral. View from Velikaya River.
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