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Gathering of the group in Moscow: VDNKH metro station, parking lot to the right of the Cosmos Hotel.
- at 07:45 – on departure on Saturday;
- at 09:00 – on departure on Monday.
Departure to Vladimir:
- at 08:00 – on departure on Saturday;
- at 09:15 – on departure on Monday.
Travel information.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Tour of Vladimir, the ancient capital of Northeastern Russia and one of the most visited cities of the Golden Ring of Russia by tourists: several amazing monuments of Russian medieval white stone architecture have been preserved here.
First of all, this applies to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Assumption Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral and the Golden Gate.
Sightseeing of the 12th century:
The Golden Gate (architecture) is a symbol of the greatness and power of Ancient Russia. They decorated the main entrance to the richest princely boyar part of the city.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of Vladimir–Suzdal architecture of the pre-Mongol period, or the Assumption Cathedral is a masterpiece of white stone architecture. It is a unique treasure trove of Russian church art. It preserves paintings of the XII-XIX centuries. The famous frescoes of the icon painter Andrei Rublev.
On request for an additional fee:
The Museum of Crystal and Glass of the XVIII-XXI centuries or the exposition "Old Vladimir" in a 4-storey tower in 1912. (tells about the city of the late XIX century – early XX century.).
Transfer to Bogolyubovo village.
On the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky (the only civil building of Ancient Russia that has survived at least partially), an excursion to one of the oldest Russian monasteries on the Vladimir land – Bogolyubovsky Monastery: the chambers of Prince Andrew, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (architecture).
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (architecture) – according to weather conditions (the road to the church is on foot, not intended for vehicles. Since the church is located near the mouth of the Nerl River, there may be flooding during floods, floods (due to rains, snowmelt during the thaw).
It was located practically on the river "strelka", making out the intersection of the most important water trade routes. This miracle, preserved since the XII century, is called the swan temple.
Accommodation at the hotel SCC "Suzdal" 3* Suzdal, (reserve hotels: "Russian village 3*", Vladimir, "Amaks Golden Ring 3*", Vladimir, "Levitan 3*", Vladimir). Rooms of the "standard" category.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
