Pearl of the Pskov land!

Pskov-Pechersk monastery is the pearl of the land of Pskov! The most famous monastery in the Pskov land! It attracts guests with its amazing history and location, the history of its elders and a beautiful architectural ensemble, prayer and grace of the holy place.

The Holy Dormition Pskov Caves Monastery is the only monastery in Russia that has not been closed since its creation, and this is the XV century, which means that this monastery has been serving God for more than 500 years.

Going on an excursion to Pechora, on the way there, I will tell you the first chronicle information about the monastery, the history of its creation, remember its first governors and find out who among the abbots of the monastery became its brightest organizer and creator.

Once in place, we will be with you on the observation deck, from where you will admire the amazingly beautiful and amazing view of the monastery. You will understand what is unusual about his location. Walking through the territory of the monastery itself, I will acquaint you with its numerous Temples, chapels, refectory, fraternal building, Sacristy, the abbot’s house, the majestic belfry and, of course, the patronal temple of the monastery – the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God, 1473.

We will visit the caves of God surrendered, around which the whole monastery was arranged. In the Near Caves of the monastery we can go daily and without prior approval. And to visit the Far Caves, the resting place of the inhabitants of the monastery, its defenders and benefactors, you must first apply to the excursion service of the monastery and get confirmation with the exact time of visiting the Caves.

During the tour you will learn the fascinating history of the creation of the Pechersk fortress and its difference from other fortresses of the Pskov land.
At the end of the tour you can collect holy water, for this you can take bottles with you or buy in the monastery. In the church and souvenir shops you can buy icons painted in the monastery, monastery honey, books about the history of the monastery and its elders, gingerbread, sbitni, calendars and much more.

• Excursion from an accredited guide in the monastery
* guided tour

The price does not include:

* Transportation support
If you are not in your car, then I can offer my services as a driver or find a minivan, a minibus, depending on how many people you are.

* donation to the monastery.