Alexandrov, Historical capital city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia
The municipality spreads across both banks of the Seraya River, featuring medieval stone buildings and religious structures within its central district.
From December 1564 to February 1565, Aleksandrov functioned as the capital of Russia during the reign of Tsar Ivan IV.
The Aleksandrov Kremlin contains multiple 16th-century churches, including the Trinity Cathedral where medieval manuscripts and religious texts were created.
The city connects to Moscow through regular train services on the Moscow-Yaroslavl railway line, with a journey time of approximately two hours.
The local museum exhibits original metalwork items from the 16th century, including bells manufactured in the former royal foundry.
Location: Городское поселение город Александров
Inception: 14 century
Elevation above the sea: 189 m
Website: http://gorodaleksandrov.ru
GPS coordinates: 56.39805,38.73696
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
Alexandrov Kremlin
345 m
Alexandrov Kremlin
305 m
Holy Trinity Church (Alexandrov, Vladimir Oblast)
318 m
Church of the Crucifixion Bell Tower
286 m
Saint Theodore Stratelates church
256 m
Общественное здание (Александров)
311 m
Здание женской гимназии (Александров)
246 m
Alexandrov Kremlin, fortification
211 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
191 m
Усадьба Дербенёвых (Александров)
276 m
Привратницкая (Александров)
313 m
Парк (Александров)
291 m
Здание монастырской гостиницы (Александров)
308 m
Ряды торговые (Александров)
353 m
Кельи у южных ворот (Александров)
277 m
Часовня водосвятная (часовня) (Александров)
358 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
308 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
290 m
Дом А.В. и М.В. Архангельских (Александров)
284 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
209 m
Дом Шведова-Зорина (Александров)
344 m
Дом Савельевых (Александров)
328 m
Pervushin Manor, Alexandrov
291 m
Главный дом (Александров)
270 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
336 m
Фабрика Дербенева (Александров)
232 m
Каретный сарай (Александров)
274 m
Дом жилой (Александров)
299 mReviews
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