UNESCO site with Russia's best-preserved 12th-century Byzantine frescoes in Transfiguration Cathedral. Founded before 1156, the monastery contains 80% original frescoes - a miracle of survival. Unique pre-Mongol Russian art unseen elsewhere.
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.
Useful tips for visiting Mirozhsky Monastery
12th century frescoes pricelessClosed in wet weather to preserve frescoesActive monastery - dress codeBest Byzantine art in Russia
12th century frescoes pricelessClosed in wet weather to preserve frescoesActive monastery - dress codeBest Byzantine art in Russia
12th century frescoes — oldest in Russia. Transfiguration Cathedral. View from Velikaya River.
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