- Sobornaya square.
. Sobornaya square is situated in the centre of Vladimir. It starts with the monument in honor of the 850 anniversary of the city. In this monument there are: ancient warrior, architect and contemporary worker. The figure of the Russian Warrior is turned toward the Golden Gate, the figure of the architectis turned towards monuments of architecture of XII century and the figure of the worker is turned in the direction of industrial area. Near the monument, on the Sobornaya square there are two Cathedrals. The first is the Uspenskiy Cathedral. It was built by the order of Andrei Bogolubsky in 1158-1160. The Cathedral was painted in 1408 year by monks of Moscow Andronikov Monastery Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny. The second is Dmitrievsky Cathedral. It was consecrated in honor of the great martyr Dimitriy Solunsky. The Cathedral was built in 1194-1197 commissioned by Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest. It is famous by its stone carvings. Now Dmitrievsky Cathedral has museum exposition devoted to its history. Both Cathedrals are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.. - Golden Gate.
Golden Gate is a symbol of Vladimir and are one of the main attractions. It is an outstanding monument of architecture entered in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Golden Gate wфы constructed in 1158-1164 by Andrei Bogolubsky and played the role of the main battle and pass towers of the fortress. The gates were oak and covered with Golden plates, that’s why the Tower got its name-"Golden Gate". In addition to defence purposes Tower played the role of the Arc de Triomphe. Golden Gate decorated front entrance in the richest Boyar part of the town. In 1238 during the attack of the Tatar-Mongol horde Gates managed to hold back the onslaught. But in the end Tatar-Mongols entered the city through the hole in the wall of the fortress, then removed the Golden Gate with powerful forged hinges and drowned in the river Klyazma. Gates has so far not been found. Gate Church Polozheniya Riz Bogomateri blessed all who came to Vladimir with piece. - Church Pokrova na Nerli. .
Church is located near Vladimir a few kilometres from the village of Bogolyubovo. Beautiful church is recognized as one of the best Orthodox churches of Russia. It is located on a hill surrounded by water meadows, seamlessly blending with the surrounding landscape. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, is one of the most famous temples in the 12th century and has survived to our days almost unchanged. Like many temples of Vladimiro-Suzdal architecture, the Church is decorated with stone carvings. It is called a masterpiece of world architecture. It was dedicated in honor of the feast Pokrova Bogoroditsy. - Water tower.
It is a museum of old Vladimir. Now, in a building of water tower, the museum exposition "Old Vladimir" is located. Here are photos of old Vladimir streets, household items, interiors, printed pre-revolutionary time. Exposition recreates the bright picture of life and mores of the old Vladimir. - Vladimir historical Museum.
. The Museum exposition tells the pre-revolutionary history of Vladimir region, since ancient times. The Museum was founded in the 1862 and placed in one of the halls of the regional school. In 1900 current building was laid, and in 1906 the Museum was opened for visitors. One of the most beautiful places of Vladimir. Garden dates back to the 16th century. In Vladimir the Cherry Orchard was specially planted where Metropolitan clergy came to have a rest. The grounds are filled with many varieties of fruit trees and bushes, berries, wild plants and medicinal herbs. The garden is multilevel it descends to the Klyazma steps, in the tradition of French architecture. On the territory there is a garden fountain. To get to the fountain, it is necessary to descend at the fifty-meter long concrete staircase. - Patriarchal gardens.
One of the most beautiful places of Vladimir. The garden dates back to the XVI century. In Vladimir the cherry orchard where the capital clergy came to have a rest has been specially landed. The set of grades of fruit-trees and bushes, berries, wild plants and medicinal herbs grow in a garden. The garden is multilevel, he goes down to Klyazma steps, in traditions of the French park architecture. In the territory of a garden there is a fountain. To approach the fountain, it is necessary to go down meters on fifty on a long concrete ladder.
