Vladimir is a small historic city that has preserved many architectural monuments, including 12th-century white-stone cathedrals. Soak up the atmosphere of an ancient Russian town and enjoy the beauty of monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The route covers the city's key sights: viewpoints with stunning views, historic monuments and quiet parks to relax in.
Church of the Holy Rosary
🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark
Golden Gate
📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend
Kozlov Rampart
🔭 Viewpoint
Water Tower
📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🏛️ Museum
Georgievskaya Street
🕵️ Urban legend
Old Pharmacy
🏛️ Museum · 📜 Historic site
Cathedral Square
⛲ Square · 🗿 Sculptures
Dormition Cathedral
🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site
Palaty Museum and Lipki Park
🏛️ Museum · 📜 Historic site
Cathedral of St. Demetrius
🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site
Point 3
🔭 Viewpoint
In the 12th century Vladimir was protected by ramparts topped with wooden walls and towers. These fortifications saved the princely capital from enemies more than once, but they could not hold out against the Mongol army of Batu Khan. By the 18th century the city was no longer a fortress, and residents began using the ramparts for vegetable gardens.
One of the ramparts was bought by a merchant named Kozlov, and it has been called the Kozlov Rampart ever since. The area around it has been landscaped several times, but only a small section remains well kept.
Climb the rampart to photograph the Golden Gate from above or to watch the sunset. With its historic atmosphere and views, the spot still draws locals and tourists alike.
Point on route “Traditions of Russian Architecture”
Point 3
🔭 Viewpoint
In the 12th century Vladimir was protected by ramparts topped with wooden walls and towers. These fortifications saved the princely capital from enemies more than once, but they could not hold out against the Mongol army of Batu Khan. By the 18th century the city was no longer a fortress, and residents began using the ramparts for vegetable gardens.
One of the ramparts was bought by a merchant named Kozlov, and it has been called the Kozlov Rampart ever since. The area around it has been landscaped several times, but only a small section remains well kept.
Climb the rampart to photograph the Golden Gate from above or to watch the sunset. With its historic atmosphere and views, the spot still draws locals and tourists alike.
10 points
2 km
3.5 hours
