Yuryev-Polsky Kremlin, Medieval fortress in Yuryev-Polsky, Russia.
The Yuryev-Polsky Kremlin contains thick defensive walls, towers, and earthen ramparts that form a protective boundary around the historical center.
Founded in 1152 by Yury Dolgoruky, this fortress served as a crucial defensive structure during the period of feudal fragmentation in medieval Russia.
The Cathedral of Saint George within the kremlin walls displays intricate stone carvings that represent medieval Russian architectural craftsmanship.
Visitors can explore the fortress grounds daily from 9 AM to 6 PM and join guided tours that explain the architectural features of medieval fortifications.
The elephant carving on the cathedral walls stands as an unusual element in Russian medieval architecture, reflecting distant trade connections of the period.
Location: Yuryev-Polsky
Part of: Георгиевский собор и земляные валы «Городища» (Юрьев-Польский)
GPS coordinates: 56.49747,39.68056
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:25
Saint George Cathedral
120 m
Michael Archangel Monastery, Yuryev-Polsky
107 m
Bell Tower in Michael Archangel Monastery
87 m
Служебный флигель (Юрьев-Польский)
213 m
Church of the Theotokos of the Sign in Michael Archangel Monastery, Yuryev-Polsky
81 m
Жилой дом (Юрьев-Польский)
147 m
Saint George Church from Egorye
116 m
Башня юго-западная (Юрьев-Польский)
20 m
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Yuryev-Polsky
67 m
Жилой дом (Юрьев-Польский)
149 m
Здание присутственных мест (Юрьев-Польский)
30 m
Башня юго-западная угловая (Юрьев-Польский)
21 m
Башня северная угловая (Юрьев-Польский)
143 m
Башня западная (Юрьев-Польский)
104 m
Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Yuryev-Polsky
103 m
Башня юго-восточная угловая (Юрьев-Польский)
146 m
Корпус архимандритский (Юрьев-Польский)
52 m
Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Yuryev-Polsky
82 m
Общественное здание (Юрьев-Польский)
215 m
Общественное здание (Юрьев-Польский)
43 m
Здание почты (Юрьев-Польский)
97 m
Жилой дом (Юрьев-Польский)
80 m
Башня восточная угловая (Юрьев-Польский)
148 m
Дом Знаменских (Юрьев-Польский)
94 m
Пруд (Юрьев-Польский)
127 m
Башня южная (Юрьев-Польский)
73 m
Wooden chapel in Michael Archangel Monastery, Yuryev-Polsky
103 m
Культурный слой древнерусского города Юрьев-Польский (Юрьев-Польский)
47 mReviews
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