About Vladimir

Vladimir (founded in 1108, population 400,000) - one of the oldest Russian cities, was founded by the Russian Prince Vladimir Monomakh on the banks of the Kliazma river. The city really blossomed in the 12th century during the reign of Prince Andrey Bogolubsky, who strengthened its defences, welcomed architects, icon-painters, jewellers from other countries, built new palaces and churches so magnificent that travelers compaired them with the ones in the "mother of all Russian cities"- Kiev. Until the middle of 14th century the city had been an administrative, cultural and religious center for North-Eastern Russia. During the Mongol invasion in the 13th century Vladimir was beseiged, looted and almost totally destroyed. Presently the city is a capital of the Vladimir province.

Main Attractions

The Uspenski (Assumption) Cathedral is a world famous monument of religious architecture. The Cathedral was first built in 1158 - 1160 under Grand Prince Andrey Bogolubsky on the high bank of the river Klyazma in the town centre. The Dmitrievski Cathedral built in 1194 – 1197. The Cathedral walls are richly covered with sculptural decorations which makes the temple look tracery. Architecturally it is an exceptional example of the Russian white-stone construction with carved decorations.

The Uspenski (Assumption) Cathedral is a world famous monument of religious architecture. The Cathedral was first built in 1158 - 1160 under Grand Prince Andrey Bogolubsky on the high bank of the river Klyazma in the town centre. The Dmitrievski Cathedral built in 1194 – 1197. The Cathedral walls are richly covered with sculptural decorations which makes the temple look tracery. Architecturally it is an exceptional example of the Russian white-stone construction with carved decorations.