* We will get acquainted with ten Pskov temples included in the UNESCO List in 2019, and we will understand the peculiarities of Pskov architecture. We will see temples built in the first half of the 12th century: the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Mirozhsky Monastery and the Cathedral of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The first refers us to the Byzantine, the second to the Novgorod models. Both of them became landmarks for the Pskov school of church architecture, which was destined to be formed later. 87% of the cosmic beauty of the frescoes by Byzantine masters has been preserved in the Transfiguration Cathedral. The cathedral is a museum facility and guided tours are conducted by museum staff. I advise you to definitely visit it after my tour! The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin of the Snetogorsky Monastery and the Church of Michael and Gabriel the Archangels from Gorodets will tell us about the formation of the local tradition in the XIV century. If the weather is favorable, we will get inside the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary to get acquainted with the fresco painting ensemble created by Pskov craftsmen in 1313 and preserved by 60%! The originality of thinking, expressiveness, spontaneity and vividness of perception of the world of the creators of the murals are amazing. I'll conduct the tour. The 15th century is the heyday of Pskov's church architecture. The temple of Kozma and Damian from the Bridge, the temple of St. George from the Entrance and the Temple of the Epiphany from the Moscow region will be presented to us. You will undoubtedly be captivated by the perfection of proportions, sculpture, artistry, expressiveness, intellectual fullness and picturesqueness of these architectural masterpieces! After Pskov joined the Moscow state in 1510, the local distinctive tradition of church architecture continued its development. The temples of St. Nicholas from Usokha, St. Basil on the Hill and the Intercession and the Nativity of the Virgin from the Breach will tell us about this. To find out if an excursion is possible on the day you need, please contact me.