UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Vladimir Oblast, Russia |
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Criteria | Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv) |
Reference | 633 |
Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
Coordinates | 56°09′N 40°25′E / 56.150°N 40.417°E |
The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The patrimony embraces eight medieval limestone monuments of Zalesye from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. They include Russian Orthodox churches and a monastery, as well as a castle and gate: