Izborsk
One of the most ancient fortresses in western Russia stands in this tiny village in Pskov Oblast, close to the Estonian border. Izborsk — sometimes called Stary Izborsk to distinguish it from a neighbouring settlement — is among the oldest recorded Russian towns, mentioned in early chronicles alongside Smolensk and Polotsk. The fortress sits near water with scenic surroundings, and the village has several historic churches and a handful of cafés and restaurants for its size.
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- Population1,003
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Izborsk: quick answers
Where is Izborsk?
Izborsk is in Russia, about 30 km19 miles in a straight line from Pskov.
How do you get to Izborsk?
The nearest airport is Pskov (PKV), about 46 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Izborsk?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -5°C23°F. The wettest month is June, with about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Izborsk?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant, 4 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.