Официальный туристический портал Владимирской Области

The Vladimir Region Alexandrov Gorokhovets Gus-Khrustalny Kameshkovo Kirzhach Kolchugino Kovrov Melenki Mstera Murom Petushki Pokrov Sobinka Sudogda Suzdal Vladimir Vyazniki Yuriev-Polsky

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate is a symbol of Vladimir. Built in 1158–1164, it was part of a large complex of defensive structures, including the Silver, Copper, Irina, Volga, Trade, and Ivan Gates, as well as earthworks none of which have survived to the present day. And at the top of the central entrance, there was a small Rizopolozhenskaya Church. On the sides of the gates there were earthworks, the gates were decorated with gilded copper.

Sudogodsky geyser

A high fountain of naturally flowing, pure spring water from an underground lake, reaching a height of up to 3 meters.

Alexandrov Art and Local History Museum

The exhibitions of the Pervushin house reflect the life of the provincial merchants of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The recreated interiors of the estate are organically inscribed with works of art from various eras: XIX–XX centuries with the works of the Peredvizhnik artist K.P. Pyneev and the works of local contemporary artists.

Svyato-Blagoveshchensky Monastery

The Murom Blagoveshchensky (Annunciation) Monastery was established in 1553 by Tsar Ivan the Terrible. It was erected on the site of a modest wooden church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its construction is attributed to Prince Konstantin (Yaroslav) Svyatoslavich, the son of Prince Svyatoslav of Chernigov, the grandson of the great Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Kiev.

Statue of Akim Maltsov

The monument to Akim Maltsov, the founder of the city, was unveiled in 2006 near the Maltsov Crystal Museum. In 1756, Akim Maltsov founded the Gusevsky Crystal Factory, which formed the village, which later became the city of Gus-Khrustalny.