Troitskiy (Trinity) Cathedral (Pskov)

Russia / Pskov / Pskov / Kreml, 1
 cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed building / architectural heritage, Russian Orthodox Church, 17th century construction
The spacious, beautiful cathedral (1682-1699, and the first cathedral was built here in the 10th c.AD) is a much revered place for the whole Pskov region; it is the seat of the Metropolitan of Pskov and Velikiye Luki. Even in battle, the battle-cry of the Pskov people was "For the Holy Trinity!".

The cathedral Iconostasis and icons thereon mostly are of XVII-XVIII AD, yet some are considerably older (XV-XVI). There is also a revered St.Olga's Crucifix made in 1623 as a copy of an older one. A number of mush respected persons and holy people are buried within the cathedral. There are also excellent frescoes on the inner walls.

In this building

  1. Икона-барельеф (св. равноапостольные Кирилл и Мефодий)
  2. The interior of the Cathedral
  3. Stairs
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_Cathedral_in_Pskov
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Coordinates:   57°49'19"N   28°19'44"E

Comments

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  • This Kremlin is really very beautiful and historic heritage to the world. I have visited Pskov two times in the season of summer and winter. At any case this kremlin is place where must be visit before you die.
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