Dedino: Open-Air Exhibition and Historic Sites Nearby

• The “DOT” open-air exhibition is located in Dedino and can be visited on the way to Kurhan Druzhby.
• Bowl-shaped burial ground 1: 12th–17th century, 0.2 km southeast of Dedino, on the right side of the Gdov–Pskov road.
• Bowl-shaped burial ground 2: 12th–17th century, 0.03 km west-northwest of the gardens of Dedino; area 0.01 ha (10 × 10 m).
• Stone cross: 14th–17th century, 0.03 km west-northwest of the gardens of Dedino; stated area 0.01 ha (10 × 10 m).

The “DOT” open-air exhibition is located in Dedino and can be visited on the way to Kurhan Druzhby. It is part of a route that launched in 2025. For orientation, the two place references are important: Dedino is the exhibition’s location, while Kurhan Druzhby is the route reference. If you want the exhibition to be a fixed part of your itinerary, check in advance whether a visit is possible on your chosen day. This lets you take the route information into account without confusing the exhibition with Kurhan itself.

The three historic sites differ in the reference point used for their distance information. Bowl-shaped burial ground 1 is 0.2 km southeast of Dedino, on the right side of the Gdov–Pskov road. Bowl-shaped burial ground 2 and a stone cross are each 0.03 km west-northwest of the gardens of Dedino. The figures therefore do not refer to the distances between the three sites: 0.2 km refers to Dedino, while 0.03 km refers to the gardens. This distinction can help you compare the location information with your plans. Both bowl-shaped burial grounds date from the 12th to the 17th century, and the stone cross dates from the 14th to the 17th century. The stated area for both bowl-shaped burial ground 2 and the cross is 0.01 ha (10 × 10 m). If you plan to visit the sites, check accessibility in advance.

The churches of the Pskov School of Architecture in Pskov Oblast provide regional context. They comprise ten religious architectural monuments in the historic city of Pskov and along the banks of the Velikaya River. Their architectural styles and decorative elements date from the 12th century to the beginning of the 17th century. This overview focuses on a group of architectural monuments in Pskov and along the Velikaya; by contrast, the historic sites described above are in the vicinity of Dedino. Their time periods overlap with the dates of the bowl-shaped burial grounds. The stated period for the stone cross begins in the 14th century. This allows you to consider individual nearby historic sites and the broader architectural tradition of Pskov Oblast as distinct cultural themes.

First, consider whether you want to focus mainly on the exhibition, the nearby historic sites, or the regional church architecture. Before booking, also check the availability and terms of the specific offer.

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Where is the “DOT” open-air exhibition located?

It is located in Dedino and can be visited on the way to Kurhan Druzhby. The route it belongs to launched in 2025. Check access in advance for the day of your visit.

Which reference points are used for the distances?

Bowl-shaped burial ground 1 is 0.2 km southeast of Dedino. For bowl-shaped burial ground 2 and the stone cross, the respective distances of 0.03 km west-northwest are measured from the gardens of Dedino.

What does the regional cultural context include?

The churches of the Pskov School of Architecture comprise ten religious architectural monuments in the historic city of Pskov and along the banks of the Velikaya River. Their architectural styles and decorative elements date from the 12th century to the beginning of the 17th century.

For the broader travel overview: Pskov Oblast.