Introducing Vladimir
High up on Vladimir's slope above the Klyazma River sits the solemnly majestic Assumption Cathedral, built to announce Vladimir's claim as capital of Rus. These days, Vladimir - 178km east of Moscow - feels more like a modern, provincial town than an ancient capital. Nonetheless, the grandeur of medieval Vladimir shines through the commotion of this busy, industrial town. Exquisite examples of Russia's most formative architecture, along with some entertaining museums, make Vladimir one of the jewels in the Golden Ring.
Advertisement
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?
by jaoto 14 September 2011
>Petersburg is a planned city and was capital for only 300 years while Moscow has over 850 years of history 1712-1918 makes 206 years…
-
Re: Is Nizhny Novgorod Worth a One Night Stopover?
by Chicagobest 11 September 2011
Thanks for the tip about Vladimir. I could not really tell about the proximity of the sights to the train station. I guess the next…
-
RE: Is Nizhny Novgorod Worth a One Night Stopover?
by WaterhazardJack 08 September 2011
+I have been in Vladimir but only as a stopover on the Trans-Siberian. Even the view of the churches from the train platform was impressive!…
Hotels & Hostels
-
KNYAZ VLADIMIR
Vladimir
Book now
-
Piligrim Hostel
Vladimir
Book now
Advertisement
