RUSSIA ~The Church of St. Basil the Great on the Hill - Pskov - UNESCO ~

... Wonderful wintery panoramic church scene... built in 1413 and located in the historical center of Pskov within the fortress walls of the Middle Town on a natural elevation... an ancient city with multitude of beautiful old churches... they reflect the city’s Golden Age and are the best examples of this style... Pskov is the largest stone fortress in Europe and one of the most important tourist centers in Russia... it attracts travelers from all over the world... Thanks a lot Oleg!ヽ(•‿•)ノ  

Pskov is one of the oldest Russian towns, being first mentioned in a chronicle of the year 903 as Pleskov. The town became important in the Middle Ages as a centre for trade between the interior of Russia and the Hanseatic seaports of the Baltic.

Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. The ten churches and related buildings around the city of Pskov are on the list.

Stamp: 

The 100th Anniversary of the Domestic Civial Aviation of Russia

(Issued 15-07-2023)