Russia - White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

"These two artistic centres in central Russia hold an important place in the country's architectural history. There are a number of magnificent 12th- and 13th-century public and religious buildings, above all the masterpieces of the Collegiate Church of St Demetrios and the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

List of 8 cited UNESCO WHS monuments, collected in bold
1) Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir
2) Golden Gate in Vladimir
3) Cathedral of Saint Demetrius in Vladimir
4) Castle of Andrew the Pious in Bogolyubovo
5) Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo
6) Suzdal Kremlin with the Cathedral of the Nativity
7) Monastery of Saint Euthymius in Suzdal
8) Church of Boris and Gleb in Kideksha


Postcard 1 - Suzdal Cathedral of Nativity
The interior of the Cathedral of Nativity of the Virgin, Suzdal. Beautiful famous building stamps. Thanks to Elena of Russia.






Postcard 2 - Vladimir Cathedral of St. Demetrius
The 12 century Cathedral of St. Demetrius. Postcard was sent from Vladimir, a very old town in Russia. Thanks to Elena of Vladimir, Russia.







Postcard 3 - Suzdal Monastery of Saint Euthymius
Imposing view of the walls of St Euthymius Monastery. Suzdal, Russia. Thanks to Oleg of Russia. Received in November 2019.


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