states: [russia]
category: cultural
year: 2019
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 57.8071944444, 28.3285555556
The Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, recognized in 2019, are a group of medieval religious buildings in Pskov, dating from the 12th to 17th centuries. Featuring distinctive whitewashed stone structures with bell towers and porches, they reflect a unique regional style that influenced Russian architecture during the Pskov Republic’s independence. These well-preserved churches and monasteries highlight Russia’s cultural and artistic heritage, showcasing local craftsmanship and Orthodox spirituality in a historic frontier city.
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