Verkhneye Sel’tso
District of Vladimir
Vladimirskaya Oblast’ - Russia

Dormition Cathedral, Vladimir

Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir (sometimes translated Assumption Cathedral) used to be a mother church of medieval Russia in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. The cathedral was commissioned by Andrew the Pious in his capital Vladimir and dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, whom he promoted as the patron saint of his lands.

Located at 56.1274, 40.4089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Russia, Churches in Vladimir, Russian Orthodox cathedrals, Vladimir-Suzdal, Religious buildings completed in 1189, 12th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Reserve

Golden Gate (Vladimir)

The Golden Gate of Vladimir (Russian: Zolotye Vorota, Золотые ворота), constructed between 1158 and 1164, is the only (albeit partially) preserved instance of the ancient Russian city gates. A museum inside focuses on the history of the Mongol invasion of Russia in the 13th century. The Golden Gates existed in the holiest cities of Eastern Orthodoxy - Jerusalem, Constantinople, and Kiev.

Located at 56.1267, 40.3969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Russia, Towers in Russia, Gates in Russia, Buildings and structures in Vladimir, Vladimir-Suzdal, 1100s architecture, Infrastructure completed in 1795, Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Reserve

White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal is the name of a World Heritage Site in Russian Federation.

Located at 56.15, 40.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Russia, Buildings and structures in Vladimir Oblast, Visitor attractions in Vladimir Oblast

Semyazino Airport

Semyazino Airport is an airport in Russia located 6 km west of Vladimir. It is a forestry commission and VVS Antonov An-26 base.

Located at 56.1267, 40.315 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Soviet Air Force bases, Russian Air Force bases, Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports in Vladimir Oblast

Torpedo Stadium (Vladimir)

Torpedo stadium is a football stadium situated in the central part of Vladimir city, Russia. The stadium, built in 1948-1950, consisted of a football field and running-track, had a seating capacity of more than 19,700. Renovations in 1958 improved the quality of the football pitch, improving athletic conditions.

Located at 56.1235, 40.3925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Russia, Sport in Vladimir, Buildings and structures in Vladimir

Sungir

Sungir is an Upper Paleolithic archaeological site in Russia and one of the earliest records of modern Homo sapiens in Europe. It is situated about 200 km east of Moscow, on the outskirts of Vladimir, and is dated to between 28,000 and 30,000 years ago. It served as a grave to an older man and two children and was discovered in 1955. The site was excavated between 1957 and 1977.

Located at 56.1758, 40.5092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Stone Age, Archaeological sites in Russia

Vladimir Central Prison

The Vladimir Prison, colloquially known as "Vladimirsky Central" (Russian: Владимирский централ, from "Vladimir Central Prison"), is a prison for dangerous criminals in Vladimir, Russia, about 100 miles northeast of Moscow. It was established in 1783. Most are serving a minimum of 10 years, and some are imprisoned for life. This prison is the largest in Russia. Prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the complex served as an infamous prison for political prisoners of the Soviet regime.

Located at 56.1415, 40.4327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Prisons in Russia, Prisons in the Soviet Union, Buildings and structures in Vladimir

Cathedral of Saint Demetrius

The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius is a cathedral in the ancient Russian city of Vladimir. It was finished in 1191 during the reign of the Grand Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest of Vladimir-Suzdal to the honour of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. Being an important component of the White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, the cathedral belongs to the World Heritage of UNESCO.

Located at 56.1292, 40.4108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Russia, Churches in Vladimir, Russian Orthodox cathedrals, Vladimir-Suzdal, Religious buildings completed in 1191, 12th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Reserve