Vladimir, Administrative center in central Russia
Vladimir stands on steep hills along the Klyazma River, featuring numerous medieval structures and architectural monuments throughout its historical districts.
The city became the capital of North-Eastern Russia in 1157 when Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky transferred his residence from Kiev to Vladimir.
The Cathedral of the Assumption and the Golden Gate represent significant examples of Russian architecture from the 12th century, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Regular train connections between Moscow and Vladimir operate daily, with the journey taking approximately three hours through direct rail service.
The white stone facades of Vladimir's medieval buildings incorporate detailed stone carvings depicting lions, birds, saints, and geometric patterns.
Location: Municipal Formation of the City of Vladimir
Inception: 990
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Website: https://vladimir-city.ru
GPS coordinates: 56.12861,40.40583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:47
Vladimir Central Prison
2.2 km
Dormition Cathedral
267 m
Golden Gate
592 m
Sungir
8.3 km
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
2.5 km
Bogorodit︠s︡e-Rozhdestvenskiĭ monastyrʹ
366 m
Cathedral of Saint Demetrius
358 m
Knyaginin Monastery
536 m
Vladimir Kremlin
602 m
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Vladimir
764 m
Water tower, Vladimir
584 m
Red Church (Vladimir)
652 m
Luncharsky Drama Theatre
692 m
Torpedo Stadium
1 km
Historical Museum (Vladimir)
359 m
Vladimir 850 Year Anniversary Monument
135 m
Храм Казанской иконы Божией Матери
2.8 km
Saint Nikita Church, Vladimir
557 m
Dvoryanskaya Street 27
1.2 km
Vladimir Planetarium
452 m
Stoletovs Museum
646 m
Center of Culture and Art on Cathedral, Vladimir
142 m
Saint Michael Church, Vladimir
1.2 km
The building of the City Duma (Vladimir)
38 m
Provincial government offices, Vladimir
273 m
Church of the Ascension of Christ, Vladimir
976 m
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83 m
Saint Vladimir Church, Vladimir
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