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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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, 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. |
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Children's Museum Center contains a variety of interesting expositions, giving an idea of history, culture and art of the Vladimir-Suzdal land |
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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 |
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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 |
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Golden Gate (1164), a combination of battle tower, overgate church and triumphal arch, are considered a remarkable monument of Russian fortification architecture |
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Unique exposition of Stoletovs' House-museum acquaints visitors with the way of life of ordinary merchant family |
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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" |
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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) |
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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 |
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In Vladimir Art gallery are exhibited icons by Andrei Rublev and Simon Ushakov, paintings by Shishkin, Savrasov, Venetsianov, Vasnetsov, Aivazovsky and others |
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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 |
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