Saints Michael and Gabriel Church s Gorodtsa, Eastern Orthodox church in Pskov, Russia

Saints Michael and Gabriel Church s Gorodtsa is a 14th-century Orthodox church in Pskov built of limestone slab, plastered and whitewashed. Its north chapel is dedicated to the Placement of the Belt of the Virgin, while the south chapel was abolished at an unknown date. The building measures about 22 metres long and 26 metres wide, with a height of roughly 10 metres.

The church was founded in 1339 and stands among the early examples of Pskov construction methods during the period of northern Russian architectural development. It demonstrates the building techniques and traditions that were typical of this era in the region.

The church shows local building methods in its simple forms and the regional characteristics that visitors notice immediately. These construction approaches reflect the practical needs of the community and the traditions that shaped religious spaces in this area.

The building is located in Pskov on Sovetskaya Street 18 and can be reached by most visitors, though people with mobility limitations may need to plan ahead. Allow time to view the structure from outside and check opening times before your visit.

The church kept functioning after the Bolsheviks took power, unlike most churches in the city, and from 1925 served the supporters of the patriarchal church while the Trinity Cathedral was held by the Renovationists. In 1929 it was reconsecrated as the cathedral of Archangel Michael, then closed on 5 July 1936 and handed to a museum.