Major cities in Vladimir region
The town of Vladimir can be called an ancient capital of Russia in 1243—1389, after the fall of Kiev and before the rise of Moscow. Until the middle of XIV century Vladimir was the administrative,
The first settlement in the place of modern Suzdal appeared in IX or X century, but the town is first mentioned in ancient record in 1024 in connection with the rebellion of smerds that was…
Top attractions in Vladimir region to visit
The story of Patriarchal garden starts from the XVI century. There was no residence of the Patriarch in Vladimir, but a cherry orchard was specially planted for Metropolitan clergy that came to…
The architectural complex of the Monastery of Saint Euthymius is a UNESCO world heritage site, its ensemble is part of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-reserve. The Monastery was founded in 1352 in the…
The history of Museum of wooden architecture and peasant life in Suzdal started in 1960's. The Museum was placed on the banks of Kamenka river in the outskirts of Suzdal, on the site of unpreserved…
A couple of kilometres to the south of the city Sudogda of Vladimir region is located the village of Muromtsevo. It is known since 1880, when Vladimir Khrapovitsky, nobleman, colonel of the hussar…
In the midst of a water-meadow at the confluence of the river Nerl into the Klyazma river, stands the white-stone Church of the Intercession, one of the most lyrical creations of ancient Russian…
The exact construction date of the Cathedral of Saint Demetrius is unknown. Vladimir chronicler, speaking of the death of Grand Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest, mentioned that the Prince created the…
In the second half of the XII century five external gates were built in Vladimir, that were used as siege towers with transportation purpose. Only main of them, the Golden gate, used for ceremonial…