White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location	Vladimir Oblast, Russia
Includes	Cathedral of the Assumption The Golden Gate The Prince Castle in Bogolyubovo (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and Staircase Tower of the Palace of Andrei Bogolyubsky) Church of the Intercession on the River Nerl Cathedral of St. Demetrius Kremlin of Suzdal and Cathedral of the Nativity Monastery of Our Savior and St Euthymius Church of Sts Boris and Gleb
Criteria	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv)
Reference	633
Inscription	1992 (16th Session)
Coordinates	56°09′N 40°25′E
Location of White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in European Russia White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal (Russia)

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:

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  The Church of Boris and Gleb in Kideksha (1152, with later modifications)
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  The Suzdal Kremlin with the Cathedral of the Nativity (1222-25, built into the 16th century)
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  The Monastery of Saint Euthymius in Suzdal (mostly 16th century)
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  The Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir (1158-60, 1185-89)
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  The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo (1165)
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  The Golden Gate in Vladimir (1158-64, with later modifications)
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  The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius in Vladimir (1194-97)
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  The castle of Andrew the Pious in Bogolyubovo (1158-65, with later modifications)