|
|
|
Adolescenza
**** |
Discoteche/ |
|
|
| Europa |
| Russia |
| San Pietroburgo | Tula | Ural | |
| Vladimir | Irkutsk | Moscow | SVladivostok |
| Dagestan | Karelia | Krasnoyatsk |
| Thanks to
http://www.world66.com/ *********************The content is published under a creative commons licence : http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0 / ). |
| Vladimir Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Vladimir Monestary Vladimir Monestary Jennifer Farthing Vladimir, Russia one of the oldest and most famous cities of Russia is the center of the Vladimir region. The city has the population of 360,000 people and covers the area of 11,145 hectares.Growing cities in the region other than Vladimir are Kovrov, Murom, Alexandrov and Gus-Krustalny. has a millenial history; according to the latest data discovered by the historians and archaeologists, Vladimir was founded in 995. In the early part of Vladimir's history the city was the capital of Russia. It was a political, cultural and religious center . Vladimir is famous for its unique cathedrals dating back to the XII century. Four of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city belongs to the so called "Golden Ring" of Russia and, consequently, presents a major international tourist center. The geographical position of Vladimir makes it an attractive place for business development. The city is located in the Central Region of Russia; 180 km east of Moscow. Such prominent scientific-industrial centers as Nizhni-Novgorod, Ivanovo, Yaroslavl and Ryazan are situated not far from Vladimir. The city is linked with them by railways and highways. ______Sights Edit This Church of Pokrov-on-Nerl Church of Pokrov-on-Nerl Pavel Egorov Vladimir is the site of several unique architectural monuments. The most outstanding of these are the Assumption Cathedral (XII century.), the Cathedral of St. Demetrius (XII century.), the Golden Gate (XII century.) and church of Pokrov-on-Nerl. These monuments are included into the World Heritage List and protected by UNESCO. The State Vladimir-Susdal Historical-Architectural Natural Reserve Museum is famous for its exhibitions and monuments all over the world. __________History Edit This The Trinity by Andrei Rublev The Trinity by Andrei Rublev Historical dates: Founded in the year 990 by the Kievan prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich (the Red Sun) From 1157-1439 the capital of the North-Easten Russia In 1238 it was burnt and ransacked during the Mongol-Tatar invasion Since 1778 - the center of Vladimir province Since August, 1944-the center of Vladimir region ________Getting Around Edit This To get around Vladimir you can use the services of the railway or bus stations. Besides, there is a small airport that can serve private planes and helicopters. If you are heading to Suzdal (and you probably should be), you need not wait for a Vladimir-Suzdal bus, as buses to Ivanovo or Yaroslavl usually stop in Suzdal as well. Double-check with the ticket lady. _________Economy Edit This Industry In Vladimir there are several large-scale industrial enterprises, specializing in machine-building, metal-working, mechanical and electrical engineering, instrument-making, chemicals, textiles, food processing and building materials. As well, there are high tehnology enterprises in glass, fiber optics, polimers, automation and materials science. |