The Grand Principality of Vladimir, before 1157 the Principality of Suzdal, commonly known as Vladimir-Suzdal, or simply Suzdalia, was a Russian principality. Its capital was the city of Vladimir. In
Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir was built in 1158–1160 and functioned as the mother church of Kievan Rus' in the 13th century.[dubious – discuss]
The veneration of the Theotokos as a holy protectress of Vladimir was introduced by Prince Andrew, who dedicated to Her many churches and installed in his palace a revered image, known as Theotokos of Vladimir.
The Vladimir-Suzdal school was a Russian art school that developed in Vladimir-Suzdal in the 12th–14th centuries. It is known for its achievements in stone architecture, white-stone carving, icon pain
Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Vladimir (1158–1189)
Golden Gate, Vladimir (1164)
Plan of the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir with bypass galleries
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo