Stone walls
And round towers.
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Izborsk Fortress is a stone fortress in the village of Izborsk in Pskov Oblast, about 31 km in a straight line west of the city of Pskov and close to the Estonian border. It is one of the oldest and most impressive fortresses of western Russia. The stone fortress was built in 1330 on Zheravya Hill, about one and a half kilometres from the older site, to guard the western edge of the Pskov lands. The earlier settlement, known today as Truvor's Hillfort, was founded in the late 8th century on a lakeside headland and grew over time into a centre of crafts and trade. High grey stone walls and round towers run along a green hill overlooking a wide valley and a lake, and inside are paths and the white St Nicholas Cathedral. The Lukovka tower looks out over the grounds, the walls and the valley, and below the hill clear springs flow towards the lake. Entry to the fortress grounds is paid. The stony ground is uneven, so wear comfortable shoes, and the visit combines easily with Pskov in a single day. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia, and non-Russian bank cards may not work, so read the current advice before you plan.
And round towers.
Wide views.
Below the hill.
Izborsk village, Pskov Oblast, Russia
Yes, in a single day.
Yes, according to visitor reports.