Altun’s manor park has a distinctive design, with two surviving ponds shaped like continents: one represents the American continent, the other the Australian continent. Along with rare trees and shrubs and the estate buildings, these features give the place a tangible point of reference in cultural history.

Manor Park, Trees and History

Part of the manor park has survived. Rare tree and shrub species grow there—species that were not found in northwestern Russia in the 19th century. If you plan to visit the ponds or particular parts of the park, check in advance which areas are accessible.

Altun Manor Park was probably laid out by Ivan Lvov (the Elder) at the end of the 18th century and given its final design in the early 20th century. The probable creation of the park and its later final design therefore belong to different historical periods. Elm, ash and pine trees grow in the park; some are said to be 130 years old, while others are estimated to be 160 to 180 years old. These age estimates may change over time.

The Estate and Accommodation

The outbuildings and distillery of Altun Estate are built of fieldstone, with their building corners reinforced with red brick. Altun Estate is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. The park design and construction methods offer two different ways to explore the history of the place: through its trees and ponds, on the one hand, and through the materials used in the estate buildings, on the other. The different roles of the materials are key to the construction: fieldstone is the main material used for the outbuildings and distillery, while red brick serves to reinforce the building corners. This corner reinforcement makes the change in construction a tangible architectural detail of Altun Estate.

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Altun and the Wider Travel Region

In the wider region, the Novorzhev–Altun route is considered particularly popular. It is a regional excursion option, not an activity within Altun. If you plan to take the route, check in advance whether it is currently operating.

The Imenije Altun estate complex is in Pskov Oblast, 15 km from the Mikhailovskoye Pushkin Reserve. This distance refers to the estate complex.

The churches of the Pskov School of Architecture are part of the wider cultural heritage of Pskov Oblast. Ten religious architectural monuments are located in the historic city of Pskov and along the banks of the Velikaya River. They represent architectural styles and decorative elements dating from the 12th century to the beginning of the 17th century. This keeps the distinction clear: Altun focuses on the manor park and estate, while the Pskov churches form a separate regional highlight.

Discover more destinations: Dno, Zaborovka, Lesgi, Pavshino, Spaster, Zolotovo, Sukharevo, Mogilevo.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Pskov Oblast.