Izborsk fortress
Izborsk, Kremlin One of the main sights of Izborsk is the fortress on the mountain Zheraviai, which was built in the 14th century. and has reached our days in a relatively good condition. It is from this fortress that Izborsk is believed to have begun its existence.
Malsky Monastery
p. Maly The village of Maly is located five kilometers from Izborsk, on the way to Pechora. Behind the village, in a hollow on the shore of the lake, is a monastery, which used to be called by the name of its founder - Onufrievoy desert. Officially, the monastery bore the name of Malsky Spaso-Rozhdestvensky.
Izborsk Museum-Reserve
Izborsk, ul. Pechorskaya, 32. Izborsk Museum was established in 1964, and in 1993 it was reconstructed into a historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve. In total, on the territory of the museum-reserve, with more than 7700 hectares, there are almost 200 historical and cultural monuments, more than 20 of which are of federal importance.
Nikolsky Cathedral in Izborsk
Izborsk, Zheravia mountain Nikolsky Cathedral within the walls of Izborsk fortress replaced the older church, erected in the former fortification until its transfer. The new church was also named after Nikolai the Wonder-worker, the most highly esteemed Orthodox saint in Izborsk
Slovenian keys
Izborsk Slovenian keys are one of the many sources located in the vicinity Izborsk. But from all the keys to which the rumor ascribes healing properties, the most extensive and powerful - it is the Slovensky, which have counted for several millennia.
Truvorovo fortified settlement
Izborsk Truvorovo hillfort - This is the place of the original settlement, from which the history of the present Izborsk began. It is located on the island's arrow, on the Gorodische cape above the lake. Here the first Izborsk fortress was built.
Chapels of Izborsk
Izborsk In Izborsk and its immediate vicinity you can see several small and very different chapels. They are not very conspicuous, but each has a long, sometimes centuries-old history. A tiny Trinity chapel can be found at the crossroads of two old roads.
Izborsk fortress is interesting to visitors from several points of view. First, here you can see the most well-restored tower - "Lukovka", in which the museum exposition dedicated to medieval weapons and armor is open. Secondly, in the upper part of the same "Lukovka" is an observation platform. Finally, the spiritual center of Izborsk, St. Nicholas Cathedral, is also located in the walls of the fortress
After studying the fortress, for the sake of completeness, it is worthwhile to go (to go) to Truvorovo fortification . At this place, one and a half kilometers from the present fortress was originally located . Frankly speaking, today there is virtually nothing left of those times except a hint of former serf tears s and a view of the lake . But here is the second church of St. Nicholas, and at the entrance to the site there are ancient stone crosses . The most famous of the last is the Cross, which, according to legend, was placed on the grave of that most famous prince .
@ On the main street of Old Izborsk, Pechora, the main buildings of the Izborsk museum complex are located: it is the house and wing of the merchant Anisimov and the house of merchant Shvedov .In these three buildings you can get acquainted with the exhibitions that tell about the history and culture of Izborsk, about the formation of the city, its medieval way of life, and also the relationships of local residents with the other people inhabiting the local lands - . By the way, those who are interested in the last topic , it is worth to go to the branch of the museum in the village of Sigovo: there is a museum-estate of the people of Seto .
Around Izborsk, natural keys are beating abundantly, many of whom say rumors about the status of medicinal. For example, there is a spring of clean water near the chapel of Ilya the Wet, which is on the outskirts of the city. But the most popular sources of the city are the Slovenian keys (or the keys of the 12 apostles). Many legends are associated with them, and many believe in the healing power of these springs (Rospotrebnadzor believes otherwise).
Another feature of Izborsk is its small and discreet chapels, with each of which nevertheless has some history connected. Such is the chapel of the Mother of God of Korsun, in which the miraculous icon was kept for a long time, or the chapel of Frol and Laurus with the stone cross of the 14th century inside.
As a separate landmark it is necessary to highlight the landscapes of Izborsk. Firstly, they are simply very picturesque, and the spectacle of blue domes above the Gorodische lake and the luscious green ravines has inspired more than one artist. Secondly, thanks to the same ravines, here you will find what the fans of paragliding and paragliding do.