Vladimir city

Vladimirskaya Oblast'

Vladimirskaya Oblast' is one of the oldest historical and artistic centers in Russia. Ancient cities, continuing the traditions of folk crafts and arts are concentrated here

Bogolyubovo

Bogolyubovo, a city of the Golden Ring of Russia, is world famous for architectural monuments of 12 c., including Svyato-Bogolyubsky monastery, Church of the Intercession on the Nerl

Gorokhovets

The quiet provincial town of Gorokhovets on the picturesque shore of Klyazma is famous for its ancient monasteries, white stone temples and unique stone dwelling houses of 17 c.

Gus-Khrustalny

Gus-Khrustalny is the largest center of glass industry in Russia and one of the cities of the Golden Ring. The world famous Glass and Crystal Museum is situated here

 
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Murom

Murom, one of the oldest russian cities, has preserved a great number of historical monuments: monasteries and temples; The Trade Rows and various residential structures of 19 c.

Children's museum center

Children's Museum Center contains a variety of interesting expositions, giving an idea of history, culture and art of the Vladimir-Suzdal land

Dormition Cathedral

Dormition Cathedral with partly preserved frescoes by Andrey Rublev is one of the best architectural monuments of Old Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Exhibition of noble family life

Exhibition of Noble Family Life in the Palaty (the building of the Gubernia's administration) is dedicated to history and culture of Vladimir manors of 18-19 centuries

Golden Gate

Golden Gate (1164), a combination of battle tower, overgate church and triumphal arch, are considered a remarkable monument of Russian fortification architecture

House museum of Stoletovs

Unique exposition of Stoletovs' House-museum acquaints visitors with the way of life of ordinary merchant family

Museum Old Vladimir, Water tower

The Water-Tower, redbrick psedo-Gothic utility structure typical for the end of 19 c., presently is occupied by interesting museum exposition named "Old Vladimir"

St. Demetrius' Cathedral

St. Demetrius Cathedral (the end of 12 c.) is notable for its noble forms and ideal proportions. Its walls are decorated with beautiful stone fretwork (more than 600 bas-reliefs)

Trinity Church

Trinity Church, an imposing redbrick building in so called pseudo-Byzantine style, constructed in 1913-16 by the design of architect and artist S. Zharov

Vladimir Art gallery

In Vladimir Art gallery are exhibited icons by Andrei Rublev and Simon Ushakov, paintings by Shishkin, Savrasov, Venetsianov, Vasnetsov, Aivazovsky and others

«Palaty» Museum Complex

In Palaty Museum Complex one can find art gallery presenting icons and works of Russian artists of 18-20 c., Exhibition of Noble Family Life, various expositions for children