The island is located 55 km to the south of Pskov. The name of the city speaks for itself: it originated on an island in the middle of the river Velikaya, which flows into the Pskov lake. There are important trade routes, which greatly affected the development of handicrafts and trade in the city.
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How to get to
To Pskov, further by car, or by bus and shuttle to Novorzhev, Pushkinsky Gory, Velikiye Luk. Bus station Pskov: st. Vokzalnaya 21. Starting from May 1, daily traffic starts on the bus suburban route No. 110 "Pskov - Ostrov". The fare from 50 RUR.
From St. Petersburg there is a train to Vilnius from Vitebsk railway station, every other day; Travel time: about 6 hours 10 minutes; by train to Riga from Vitebsk railway station, daily; Travel time: about 6 hours 5 minutes
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History of the city
For the first time the island was mentioned in the chronicles in 1341, it was not just a large city, but also an important outpost in the south of the Pskov land. His story began with the events of the military, when on a small island formed by the Great River and its Slobozhikha stream, a fortress was built to protect against the attacks of the Livonian Order. The stone fortress was one of the largest in Ancient Rus. The strength of the fortress is obvious, five towers and a zahab make its appearance very formidable.
In August 1581, the fortress fell after a three-day assault by the Poles and under enemy power until March 1582 . The fortress fell for the next few years desolation and impoverishment, the Island remained a supernumerary town . But, like in many cases in Russia, thanks to the merchant, the economic, if not prosperous, prosperity came to the city. . Trade in flax, bristle and tannery turned out to be profitable for merchants , and d I city treasury . The island revived, which was facilitated by the opening in the 19th century of the sections of the Ostrov-Pskov and Ostrov-Dinaburg railroads . In the 20th century the city suffered during the Second World War, and after it some popularity was brought to the city placed in the immediate proximity to it military facilities .
Hotels and Cafes Islands
Guest house "Smolenka" has four rooms for reception of guests, cafe, bath. It is located at: Ostrovsky district, Smolenka village. To go to it it is necessary in the following way: 3 km from the Island, 2 km from M20, turn in Zankovo village at the direction - Smolenka 2 km.
Ostrov Hotel (25 October October, No. 17) offers, but you can even spend the night in the city. From the pluses - beautiful views from the room windows.
Cafe "Malachite", which in the city is more often called "Butcher", is located on the square of Klava Nazarova. The menu is not very extensive, but all dishes are cooked very tasty, inexpensive, portions are huge. In the evening, guests are offered a music program, there is a smoking room. Local residents like this institution and often visit it.
Entertainments, excursions and attractions Islands
The oldest stone building of the city is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Zastene (1542). The uniqueness of the church is that its altar is not facing east, as in all the temples, but to the north.
In the late 18th and especially in the 19th century the city began to be quickly built up by modern stone houses for residential and public purposes. They built the Trinity Cathedral and the Intercession Church, on the central square rose stone shopping arcades. In 1853, the city acquired a beautiful suspension chain bridge constructed according to the design of engineer M.Ya. Krasnopolsky
Pylons from granite blocks, double branches of chains consisting of flat links, rollers , providing the movement of chains due to changes in dynamic load - all this is not just a bold engineering solution, but also a surprisingly beautiful structure . Having ascended to the bridge and jumping well (which for the curious tourist will not be a problem), one can feel how the bridge swings : under bnye designs are very sensitive to the slightest stress . In this connection, in the 19th century, the Ministry of Railways has developed a special position on the movement of these bridges .
Architecture Islands
From old buildings preserved: zemstvo board, women's Alexandrovskaya gymnasium, vocational school, Yamskaya station. In the reconstructed form came to us the merchant houses of Semyon Ovechkin Korobovsky, Kalashnikov, Antonov. Also in the historical part of the city there are such buildings as the Trinity Cathedral (1790), the Intercession Church (1793), the Church of the Myrrhbearers (1819), the Kirche (1905), and the Polish Catholic Church (1905). The Simansky Spaso-Kazansky Monastery and the wooden church of St. John of Kronstadt are interesting
Temples of the Island
Nikolskaya church was built in the city of Ostrov on the island in 1542, and the bell tower was attached to it much later, in 1801. Cathedral beautiful, organically fits into the surrounding picture - it stands on the island. This is the oldest building in the city.
In 1790, Catherine II inspected the "newly built land" and gave the city the money for the construction of the Trinity Cathedral, which to this day stands at the intersection of 25 October and Soviet avenue. In the 19th century, a bell tower and a beautiful front porch were attached to the church.
Another attraction of the city is the Simansky Spaso-Kazan Women's Monastery. The monastery was built in the 19th century, served as a transit prison in the 20th century, now the monastery is actively restored and restored. Despite the fact that not all of its buildings have been put into operation, it is still operational.
Local History Museum
Museum of Local Lore in Ostrov (K.Libknekhta Street, 5, tel .: (81152) 21950; : 00-17: 00, the day off is Monday). The main theme of the exhibition is the Great Patriotic War, a rich collection of weapons, Soviet and captured transport equipment is presented. Photo of the Island (12)