Vladimir Highlights

The medieval heart of Vladimir, a capital of old Rus on the Klyazma: UNESCO-listed cathedrals, the Golden Gate, its main museums and monasteries.

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Cathedral of the Assumption

The 12th-century white-stone cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, once the main church of medieval Rus.

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The 12th-century triumphal gate of the old city, part of the UNESCO-listed monuments of Vladimir.

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A late-12th-century cathedral famed for its dense white-stone carvings, UNESCO World Heritage.

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Vladimir's central square, framed by the great cathedrals and views over the Klyazma valley.

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A museum of the old city's history and everyday life in a historic building.

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The city's main history museum, covering Vladimir from its medieval origins onwards.

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Showcases the region's crafts: crystal, lacquer miniatures and embroidery.

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One of the oldest monasteries in Vladimir, founded in the 12th century.

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The Assumption Knyaginin convent, a historic monastery founded in 1200.