Vladimir, Russia
Vladimir
(
Влади́мир
) is a city in
Russia
, administrative center of
Vladimir Oblast
. It is located on the river
Klyazma
in 200 km to the east of
Moscow
. Geographical location . Population: 298,000 inhabitants (
2004
). Vladimir is part of the touristic
Golden ring
of the ancient Russian cities around Moscow and a significant touristic center.
History
Vladimir was founded in
1108
by
Vladimir Monomakh
, prince of
Chernigov
at that time. It became the center of
Vladimir-Suzdal
principality. His grandson
Andrey Bogolyubskiy
transferred the seat of Great Princes of
Russia
from
Kiev
to Vladimir 50 years later. Vladimir was plundered by
tatars
of
Batu Khan
in
1238
. Since
1299
it was the seat of the
metropolitans
of Russia. Since the middle of
14th century
Vladimir became a part of
Moscow principality
and lost its significance.
Tourist attractions
Assumption
(Uspenski) cathedral (1158, 1185)
Church of
St. Demetrius
(
12th century
)
Golden gates
- the old town gates (
1164
)
numerous other ancient churches and monasteries
External link
History of Moscow
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