Vladimir
13 places
Vladimiro-Suzdal'skiy Museum-Reserve
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 58
Vladimiro-Suzdal'skiy Museum-Reserve founded on September 11, 1958 is located in Vladimir's historical center at ulitsa Bolshaya Moskovskaya, 58. It includes museum center "Palaty" situated in former Building of Courts. Exhibitions are presented in 45 exhibition halls in Vladimir, Suzdal and Gus'-Hrushyal'sk. Seven objects of the reserve are included in UNESCO World Heritage List, totaling 64 architectural monuments within its composition.
Vladimir Historical Museum
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 64
The building of Vladimir Historical Museum is located at: Vladimir city, Bolshaya Moskovskaya street, 64. It was built from 1900 to 1906 by architect P.G. Begén in Russian architectural style. Today, here is an exhibition of Vladimir Suzdal Heritage Museum dedicated to the history of Vladimir region. The object is recognized as a federal value monument.
Vladimir Planetarium
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 66А
Vladimir Planetarium, opened on April 28, 1962, is located in a historical building of the Nikolo-Kremlinsky Church from the mid-18th century at 66A Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street, Vladimir city. Here lectures, starry sky observations, thematic events, exhibitions and concerts are held. The first dome had an eight-meter diameter made by the Vladimir Chemical Plant. It is one of 41 planetariums in the former Soviet Union.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 60
Dmitrievsky Cathedral in Vladimir, built between 1194-1197 by Prince Всеволод Большое Гнездо, is an outstanding example of white stone architecture of the Vladimir-Suzdal school. Dedicated to St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, it features over 1500 carved images of saints, animals and mythical creatures, making it unique among ancient Russian churches. The cathedral is included in UNESCO's World Heritage List under the name "White Stone Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal."
Brothers Stolovoy Museum House
Владимир, ул. Столетовых, 3
The museum house of brothers Stolte is located in Vladimir at ulitsa Stoltevyh, 3. It is a wooden one-story house with a stone semi-basement built between 1845-1869. There are exhibits dedicated to physicist Alexander Stolov and general Nikolay Stolov. The garden was decorated with fruit trees. The museum opened on May 28, 1976 and is a typical example of urban construction of the second half of the XIX century.
Golden Gate Bridge
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 1А
Golden Gates in Vladimir built in 1164 by Prince Andrew Bogolyubsky are the city's oldest surviving structure. It is a defensive and triumphal arch that marked the ceremonial entrance to the New City. Today there is an overgate church with a military-historical exhibition including a diorama of the storming of Vladimir by Baty's army in 1238. The stone foundation of the gates dates back to the Middle Ages; also preserved is iron hardware.
Old Vladimir Museum
Владимир, ул. Козлов вал, 14
The "Old Vladimir" Museum is located in a historical water tower building constructed in 1912 by architect S.M. Zharov. After losing its utilitarian function in the 1950s, it became a museum telling about the life of provincial Vladimir in the 19th-20th centuries. A distinctive feature of the building is the observation deck on the fourth floor offering picturesque views of the city.
Crystal and Glass Museum 18th-21st Centuries
Владимир, ул. Дворянская, 2
The Crystal and Glass Museum of the 18th-21st Centuries is located in Vladimir's former Troitse Old Believer Church built between 1913 and 1916 by architect Sergey Zharov. It features a collection of original works by famous masters from Gussev Crystal Factory such as Evgeniy Rogov, Vladimir Kasatkin, Adolf Kurilov, and Luiza Matosyan. The exhibition tells about the history of crystal and glass production in Vladimir region since 1974.
Lipki Park
Владимир, Соборная площадь
Lipki Park is located in the very heart of Vladimir, between Sobornaya Square and Dmitrievsky Cathedral. It was named after the linden alleys planted here. The park features an old iron fountain transferred from Sobornaya Square in 1901. Founded in the same year, its area covers approximately 2.88 hectares.
Patriarshy Garden
Владимир, ул. Козлов Вал, 5
Patriarshy Garden is located in the historical center of Vladimir at Kozlov Val Street, 5. It is not only a park with picturesque views of the southern parts of the city but also a station for young naturalists offering exciting activities and events for children and youth. The gardens of the park delight with well-maintained alleys and beautiful panoramas, making it an attractive place for walks and relaxation.
St. Успенsky Knyaginin Nunnery
Владимир, ул. Княгинин Монастырь, 37А
The Holy-Dormition Knyaginin Female Monastery is located in Vladimir on Knyaginin Monastyr Street, 37A. Founded in the XII-XIII centuries by Grand Prince Всеволод Большое Гнездо at the request of his wife Maria Shvarnovna. The center of the ensemble is the Assumption Cathedral with unique frescoes from 1648. Originally intended as a family burial place for Vladimir princess queens, after being closed in the 20th century, the convent was revived in 1993.
CathedralSquare
Владимир, Соборная площадь
Cathedral Square in Vladimir city is the historical center formed around the Успенский and Дмитриевский cathedrals. Previously known as Freedom Square (from 1917 to 1991). Today its appearance includes Presence Places, City Council, Officers' House, male gymnasium and city bank. The square occupies an area of about 0.92 hectares and retains the atmosphere of an old Russian town.
Uspensky Cathedral
Владимир, ул. Большая Московская, 56
Uspensky Sobor vo Vladimire — odin iz starieishih hramov goroda, postroennyj v XII stoletii i sluzheshchi glavnym hramem Vladimiro-Suzdal'skoj Rusi. On stal obraztsom dlya mnogih poslediushchih postroek, vklyuchaya Moskovskij Kreml'. Vnutri sosrberetsya unikal'nye freski Andreja Rubleva i drugie proizvedenija iskusstva XII–XIX vekov. Zdes' venchat'sya mnogie russkie knyazji, vklyuchая Aleksandra Nevskogo, Dmitriya Doンスkoгo i Ivana Kalitu.
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