The rattle tower
Description:
The Pskov Rattle Tower is one of its famous attractions. Built in 1525 according to the project of the Italian architect who brought his ideas to life, the architect Ivan Fryazin.
The tower was originally intended to be a fortification building. It has six tiers with loopholes on each of them. There is also a secret storage facility for water. A secret hole connects the vault with the Pskova River. The total height of the tower is 20 meters. Inside is an organized garrison. The tower is famous for several legends, with which the guide will certainly introduce tourists.
The Rattle Tower is located in the old part of the city on Lapkin Mountain, rising above the river. It is half destroyed, but it reminds of the greatness of the Russian people. It is recognized as a monument of military history.
You can get to the tower by public transport (bus, train, car to Pskov). In Pskov itself, you can use bus 3 or shuttle taxi 51, 51A to the stop “Hippodromnaya Street”.