Holy Assumption Cathedral, Central Russia, Russia

5.0 (1.035 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #4 in Central Russia Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

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Assumption Cathedral is one of the oldest Russian churches, a shrine of the Orthodox Church, a witness to the most important historical events, a grand-ducal necropolis, a repository of unique ancient paintings; the only documented and accurately dated monument that preserved frescoes of the famous icon painter Andrei Rublev, a unique monument of ancient Russian history and art included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Assumption Cathedral is a rare combination of architecture, wall paintings, iconography, decorative and applied art of the XII-XIX centuries. The cathedral is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.

Address

Bolshaya Moskovskaya, 56, Vladimir 600000 Russia

Mobile

8 800 100-45-45

Website

http://vladmuseum.ru/ru/geografiya-muzeya/vladimir/uspenskiy-sobor/

Email

[email protected]

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  • 5Eaa1947 5:00 PM Dec 24, 2013
    There are icons and then there is The Assumption Caathedral
    The Assumption Cathedral has five golden domes was dedicated to the holy icon Theotokos of Vladimir after which the city takes its name. Vladimir is considered the father of Russian orthodoxy. The exterior walls of the church are covered with elaborate carvings. The cathedral was built in 12th century and painted by Rublev and Chyorny in 15th century. A lofty bell-tower was added added later. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. The inside frescoes and icons are a mixture of the old and the restored and are most impressive although some of the colours have faded in parts. Not to be missed town and its churches.
  • 5Systemfel 5:00 PM Sep 23, 2012
    Amazing!
    This church is simply mesmerising. There are pieces of religious art almost 900 years old and still in good condition. The atmosphere in it is just the most breath-taking I've ever experienced inside of a church. There is also a good choice of crosses to buy. The placement of it is truly beautiful too – it stands somewhat above the rest of the centre, but way above what is south of the city. The surroundings are beautiful too. A must visit!

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