The Dormition Cathedral, also known as the Assumption Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox church in Vladimir, Russia. It is regarded as the mother church of Russia through the 13th century. It is part of
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral Vladimir 2016 06 23 6402
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North-east view
The cathedral in 1912 as documented by color photography pioneer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky
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 t
Dormition Cathedral, Vladimir
…Orthodox church in Vladimir, Russia. It is regarded as the mother church of Russia through the 13th century. It is part of a World Heritage Site, the White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. The cathedral was commissioned by the Grand Prince of Vladimir, Andrew the Pious (r. 1157–1174), in his capital, Vladimir, and dedicated to the Dormition…
The Church of Boris and Gleb in Kideksha (1152, with later modifications)
The Monastery of Saint Euthymius in Suzdal (mostly 16th century)
The Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir (1158-60, 1185-89)
The Golden Gate in Vladimir (1158-64, with later modifications)