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White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

Cultural · Inscribed: 1992

Site Information

UNESCO ID
633
Category
Cultural
Country
Russia
Inscribed
1992
Coordinates
56.1500, 40.4167
Components
7

Selection Criteria

(i) (ii) (iv)

Criteria: (i), (ii), (iv)

Description

The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The patrimony embraces eight medieval limestone monuments of Zalesye from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. They include Russian Orthodox churches and a monastery, as well as a castle and gate. It is a serial property, which means it is made up of multiple monuments.

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