Vladimir

Worth seeing in and around Vladimir

5 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Dormition Cathedral

   The Dormition Cathedral, also known as the Assumption Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox church in Vladimir, Russia. It is regarded as the mother church of Russia through the 13th century.

   1.4 km · cathedral in Vladimir, Russia (13th and 14th centuries) · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Cathedral of Saint Demetrius

   The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius is a cathedral in the ancient Russian city of Vladimir. It was finished in 1197 during the reign of the Grand Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest of Vladimir-Suzdal to the honour of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki.

   1.2 km · cathedral in the ancient Russian city of Vladimir · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Golden Gate

   The Golden Gate of Vladimir, constructed between 1158 and 1164, is the only preserved ancient Russian city gate. A museum inside focuses on the history of the Mongol invasion of Russia in the 13th century.

   1.3 km · Russian monument · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Vladimir State University

   Vladimir State University is a higher educational institution in Vladimir, Russia. It is currently recognized as the largest university in Vladimir Oblast and one of the largest in the Central Federal District.

   1.6 km · university in Vladimir, Russia · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Torpedo Stadium

   Torpedo stadium is a football stadium situated in the central part of Vladimir city, Russia. The stadium, built in 1948-1950, consisted of a football field and running-track, had a seating capacity of more than 19,700.

   1.7 km · largest Vladimir football stadium · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

These monuments are recognized by UNESCO and included in the World Heritage List. They are essential tourist destinations in Vladimir.

1. 01
   Cathedral of the Assumption
2. 02
   Cathedral of St

   Demetrius (Дмитриевский собор), Соборная площадь.

3. 03
   Nativity Monastery
4. 04
   Cathedral of the Assumption
5. 05
   Church of St

   Nikita (Никитская церковь), Княгининская ул., 8 (next to the Princess Convent).

6. 06
   Church of St

   George (Георгиевская церковь), Георгиевская ул., 6 (cross Bolshaya Moscovskaya st.

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Things to do

Lunacharsky regional drama theater (Областной драматический театр им. Луначарского), Дворянская ул., 4 (next to the Golden Gate and the church of St. Trinity), +7 4922 32-30-92, +7 4922 32-27-77. Puppet theater (Владимирский областной театр кукол), ул. Гагарина, 7 (north from the Trading Rows), +7 4922 32-36-88, +7 4922 32-42-28. Evening theater (театр Вечерний), ул. Гагарина, 7 (north from the Trading Rows),.

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Where to eat

Blinchiki (Блинчики), Большая Московская ул. 32 (across the street from the Trading Rows). This small cafe preserves soviet and pretty much fast-food style. However, the menu is rather diverse. The pancakes are very tasty and will certainly satisfy your hunger. Canteen # 2 (Столовая № 2), Вокзальная ул. 15 (west from the train station). Daily 07:00–19:00. A cheap Soviet-style canteen.

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Getting to Vladimir

Airports

Zhukovsky (ZIA), 155 km · Golden Ring Yaroslavl (IAR), 159 km · Domodedovo (DME), 176 km

Stations

Semyazino Airport, 5.4 km

• Moscow → Vladimir

  178 km · quickest by road, 3h 49m · ₽730–970
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• Tunoshna → Vladimir

  157 km · quickest by road, 4h 34m · ₽860–1,150
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• Nizhny Novgorod → Vladimir

  224 km · quickest by road, 4h 33m · ₽860–1,150
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