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Site Information
- UNESCO ID
- 633
- Category
- Cultural
- Country
- Russia
- Inscribed
- 1992
- Coordinates
- 56.1500, 40.4167
- Components
- 7
- Wikidata
- View on Wikidata
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.