Pechory, Historic monastery town near Estonian border, Russia
The town of Pechory extends across hilly terrain near Estonia, with its centerpiece being a large white-walled religious complex with blue domes.
The settlement emerged around caves in 1392 when Orthodox priest Jonah established a monastic community that grew into the Pskovo-Pechorsky Monastery.
The Pskovo-Pechorsky Monastery maintains Russian Orthodox traditions through daily services, religious education programs, and preservation of medieval manuscripts.
Visitors can reach Pechory by taking a bus or train from Pskov, which connects to major transportation routes from Saint Petersburg and Moscow.
The monastery's cave system contains burial chambers that house over 14,000 monks through multiple underground passages beneath the monastery grounds.
Location: mestno naselje Pehori
Inception: 1473
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
Website: http://pechory.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.81667,27.60000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery
1.1 km
Piusa Caves
8.4 km
Mustoja Nature Park
9.7 km
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pechory
870 m
Obinitsa School-Church
9.1 km
Marinova dolostone quarry
9.8 km
Obinitsa Church of Transfiguration of Our Lord
9.3 km
Hal'as Kunn Art Gallery
9.6 km
Saatse orthodox church
13.3 km
Tobrova tsässon
9.7 km
Viro stone cross
11.2 km
Küllätüvä tsässon
8.1 km
Obinitsa Cemetery
9.3 km
Meldova tsässon
5.5 km
Obinitsa tsässon
10.7 km
Obinitsa Village Centre
9.2 km
Luikjärve farm
9.4 km
Serga tsässon
10.1 km
Rokina tsässon
9.6 km
Meremäe Town Hall
11.4 km
Võmmorski old tsässon
4.1 km
Uusvada tsässon
8.6 km
Meremäe Park of Mourning
11.4 km
Säpina tsässon
4.1 km
Obinitsa Community Centre
9.5 km
Tepia Sacrificial Spring
9.8 km
Võmmorski tsässon
4.2 km
Great Pskov
8.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes