The Vladimir region is rich in ancient Russian cities (for example, Gus-Khrustalniy, Vladimir , Kideksha, Murom) and a lot of historical and architectural monuments. In addition, the famous "Golden Ring" route passes through the region.
Monuments of architecture
The Vladimir region is first of all famous for the fact that on its territory there are many monuments of architecture and religious monuments. In the very center of the city, in the city of Vladimir, on the central square stands the majestic Uspensky Cathedral , a monument of ancient Russian architecture, built in the distant 1160 year. This is one of the few churches where the frescoes of Rublev are preserved. The famous white-stone church of the Intercession on the Nerl in 1165 possesses special harmony and grace.
Among the cathedrals of the Vladimir region, Dmitriyevsky Cathedral of the 12th century in Vladimir, the St. George's Cathedral in Gus-Khrustalny, the Trinity Cathedral in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda, the Nativity Cathedral in Alexandrov (XI century) are especially beautiful.
Visit is also the monasteries of the Vladimir region , and there, by the way, they are not few. Alexander Monastery in Suzdal, for example, was founded by Alexander Nevsky in 1240.
Ancient is considered to be Knyaginin monastery complex, consecrated in 1202. But the Vasilyevsky Monastery in Suzdal from the fortification of the XIII century gradually turned into a monastery. Truly defensive walls with towers surrounded by the Spaso-Evfimievsky Monastery of Suzdal, built in 1352.
Among the religious attractions of the Vladimir region, we recommend you to visit and elegant churches and temples. Unusually, the Nikitskaya church looks white and green in Baroque style.
The Tsarekonstantinovskaya church surprises with domes with unusual round-elongated heads. The elegance of the painted drum, brick pattern is struck by the Alexander Church in Mihalyakh in pseudo-Russian style. The white-red church of Michael the Archangel looks fabulous.
Architectural monuments and museums of the Vladimir region
Mandatory point of travel in the Vladimir region is the Alexander Kremlin . The architectural complex was a fortress and a royal residence under the Russian kingdom in the second half of the 16th century.
To the interesting places of the Vladimir region is the estate of Count Khrapovitsky in the Gothic style.
The Staircase Tower in the village of Bogolyubovo, the Friendship House in Vladimir, the Golden Gate of the 12th century, which signified the entrance to Vladimir, have an interesting architecture.
There are many museums in the region. Interest for tourists is the Crystal Museum , dedicated to the famous Gusev crystal.
In the Museum of Wooden Architecture there are wooden churches.
In the city of Gus-Khrustalny you can spend an exciting time at the Goose Museum . Admire the beauty of gems and artificial crystals in the unique Museum of man-made stone in Alexandrov.