Suzdal, Medieval town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia
The town extends along the Kamenka River, featuring over 30 churches, 14 bell towers, and 5 monasteries across its ancient landscape at 115 meters elevation.
Established in 1024, Suzdal served as the capital of Rostov-Suzdal principality until 1157 when Andrei Bogolyubsky relocated the capital to Vladimir.
The Kremlin complex, constructed in the 10th century, contains the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral built between 1222 and 1225 with detailed stone carvings.
Tourism forms the main economic activity, with four major hotels, multiple guesthouses, restaurants, and shops serving visitors throughout the year.
The town maintains federal protection since 1967, which prevents modern development and preserves 305 historical structures within its boundaries.
Location: Vladimir Oblast
Inception: 1024
Elevation above the sea: 115 m
Part of: Vladimir Oblast
Website: http://gorodsuzdal.ru
GPS coordinates: 56.42111,40.44889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:40
Suzdal Kremlin
634 m
Monastery of Saint Euthymius
1.4 km
Pokrovsky Monastery
865 m
Cathedral of the Nativity in Suzdal
614 m
Rizopolozhensky Monastery, Suzdal
310 m
Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve
746 m
Alexandrovsky Monastery in Suzdal
822 m
Museum of Wooden Architecture
1 km
Moskvina house, Suzdal
1.2 km
Trade Rows in Suzdal
121 m
Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos
408 m
Vasilievsky Monastery in Suzdal
821 m
Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Suzdal
145 m
Transfiguration Cathedral in Spaso-Yevfimiyev Monastery
1.5 km
Saint Nicholas Church in Suzdal
654 m
Saints Boris and Gleb Church in Suzdal
1.2 km
Church of the Transfiguration from Kozlyatievo (Suzdal)
1 km
Saint Lazarus Church in Suzdal
212 m
Saint Antipas Church in Suzdal
197 m
Saints Constantine and Helena church in Suzdal
69 m
Saint Nicholas church from the village of Glotovo
696 m
Exaltation of the Cross church in Suzdal
1.9 km
Church of All Who Sorrows in Suzdal
97 m
Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Suzdal
459 m
Saint Alexander Nevsky church in Suzdal
1.5 km
Church of the Nativity of Christ in Suzdal
626 m
Church of the True Cross and Saint Nicholas in Suzdal
85 m
Church of the Theotokos of the Sign in Suzdal
1.3 kmReviews
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