Vladimir Oblast Travel Guide
Vladimir Oblast is a region in Central Russia, which borders Moscow Oblast to the west, Yaroslavl Oblast to the northwest, Ivanovo Oblast to the north, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to the east, and Ryazan Oblast to the south.
Cities
- Vladimir — the capital is 900 years old and home to numerous Russian cultural monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage list, which attract hordes of tourists each summer on the Golden Ring circuit
- Alexandrov — for a short time this small city was the capital of Russia under Tsar Ivan the Terrible
- Bogolyubovo — a small village just east of Vladimir, which shares the UNESCO World Heritage site status for it's remarkable 12th century white stone convent and churches
- Gorokhovetsk — a pretty, small town on the Klyazma River with some old churches
- Kirzhach — a historic town, home to the 14th century Annunciation Monastery
- Kovrov — the second largest city in the region with a major defense industry presence
- Murom — a large ancient city (9th century) with enormous history and cultural importance to Russia; home to the 11th century Saviour Monastery and several cathedrals
- Suzdal — a small town with a "Russian village feel," an extraordinarily high ratio of churches to residents, and very important monasteries
- Yuryev-Polsky — a town notable for its 13th century Cathedral of Saint George and the Monastery of Michael the Archangel
Other Destinations
Language
To be sure, there are multilingual guides around the UNESCO World Heritage sites, but for the most part, residents of Vladimir Oblast just speak Russian.
Getting There
Vladimir is a 2.5 hour train ride from Moscow.
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Within Vladimir Oblast
Vladimir is the capital and the largest city of Vladimir Oblast. The city is one of the most visited destinations within the …
Vladimir Travel Guide »
Alexandrov is a city in the north-western part of Vladimir Oblast. The location is known as a medieval residence of Russian princes.
Alexandrov Travel Guide »
Kirzhach is a town in the north-western part of Vladimir Oblast. Kirzhach does not fall into the list of the basic attractions of the region.
Kirzhach Travel Guide »
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