Pskov Oblast district, Pskov Oblast, Russia

Places to visit near Pechory

Pechory is a town in Pskov Oblast district, Pskov Oblast, Russia, home to about 13,246 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 114 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 14 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра (1 km), Singing Mother of Seto People (12 km) and Luikjärve Farm (13 km).

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Pechory, Pskov Oblast
Pechory, Pskov Oblast district, Pskov Oblast, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pechory at a glance

Location
Pskov Oblast district, Pskov Oblast, Russia
Population
about 13,246
Coordinates
57.8164° N, 27.6119° E
Places within 50 km
193 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pechory

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pechory

146 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Poogandi Järv (12 km); the best-known is Мальское озеро (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Pechory

38 churches within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pechory

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Singing Mother of Seto People (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pechory

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Uusvada Ludimägi (12 km); the best-known is Kuksina Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Pechory

8 caves within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Вход в Богом зданные пещеры (1 km); the best-known is Piusa Jõe Ürgoru Matkarada (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pechory

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pechory. The closest is Mustoja Nature Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pechory

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pechory
  2. 1 km Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра · church, Pechorsky
  3. 12 km Singing Mother of Seto People · heritage site, Võru County
  4. 1 km Obinitsa Issanda Muutmise Kirik · church, Võru County
  5. 7 km Piusa Jõe Ürgoru Matkarada · cave, Võru County
  6. 8 km Luikjärve Farm · museum, Võru County
  7. 13 km Back to Pechory

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How to reach Pechory

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    Within 15 km of Pechory

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pechory by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs114146Poogandi Järv (12 km)
    Churches3238Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1418Singing Mother of Seto People (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Uusvada Ludimägi (12 km)
    Caves88Вход в Богом зданные пещеры (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Mustoja Nature Park (12 km)
    Museums55Luikjärve Farm (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Пимжа (16 km)
    Other attractions12Ilmamäe Allikas (33 km)
    Parks11Meremäe Park of Mourning (15 km)
    Waterfalls11Slovensky Springs (23 km)

    Pechory: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pechory?

    Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра (church, about 1 km), Singing Mother of Seto People (heritage site, about 12 km), Luikjärve Farm (museum, about 13 km), Obinitsa Issanda Muutmise Kirik (church, about 13 km), Piusa Jõe Ürgoru Matkarada (cave, about 19 km), Мальское озеро (lake, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pechory?

    193 places on Spotwander: 114 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pechory?

    Poogandi Järv, about 12 km by road; Obinitsa Järv (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pechory?

    Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра, about 1 km by road; Säpina Eukterion (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pechory?

    Singing Mother of Seto People, about 12 km by road; Viro Kivirist (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pechory?

    Start in Pechory, visit Лютеранская кирха Св. Петра, then Singing Mother of Seto People, then Obinitsa Issanda Muutmise Kirik, then Piusa Jõe Ürgoru Matkarada, then Luikjärve Farm, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pechory?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pechory

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pechory’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pechory on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.