White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationVladimir Oblast, Russia
Includes
  1. Cathedral of the Assumption
  2. The Golden Gate
  3. The Prince Castle in Bogolyubovo (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and Staircase Tower of the Palace of Andrei Bogolyubsky)
  4. Church of the Intercession on the River Nerl
  5. Cathedral of St. Demetrius
  6. Kremlin of Suzdal and Cathedral of the Nativity
  7. Monastery of Our Savior and St Euthymius
  8. Church of Sts Boris and Gleb
CriteriaCultural: (i), (ii), (iv)
Reference633
Inscription1992 (16th Session)
Coordinates56°09′N 40°25′E / 56.150°N 40.417°E / 56.150; 40.417
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal is located in European Russia
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
Location of White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in European Russia
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal is located in Russia
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal (Russia)

The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast, Russia,[1] have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2][3] The patrimony embraces eight medieval limestone monuments of Zalesye[citation needed] from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.[2] They include Russian Orthodox churches and a monastery,[1] as well as a castle and gate. It is a serial property, which means it is made up of multiple monuments.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Museum - Conservation, Education, Preservation | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  2. ^ a b c Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. ^ "10 countries with the most UNESCO Heritage Sites: What is India's rank?". News9live. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-11-05.