White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
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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 Russian Federation 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 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)