Dormition Cathedral
Успенский собор · 블라디미르
cathedral in Vladimir, Russia (13th and 14th centuries)
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dormition Cathedral2:01
Welcome to the Dormition Cathedral of Vladimir, one of the most prestigious and historically significant buildings in all of Russia. Founded in 1158 by Grand Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, this cathedral was designed to be the…
Listen in the app2The White Stone Exterior and the Vsevolod Expansion1:51
Standing before the Dormition Cathedral, you can see the results of two distinct phases of medieval construction. The central portion is the original 1158 structure built by Andrei Bogolyubsky. …
Listen in the app3The Frescoes of Andrei Rublev1:44
Entering the cathedral, you are in the presence of one of the greatest treasures of world art: the frescoes of Andrei Rublev. At the beginning of the fifteenth century, the legendary icon painter was commissioned to re-decorate…
Listen in the app4The Martyrs of Vladimir and the Mongol Siege1:39
In the side galleries of the cathedral, you will find a place of deep mourning and veneration: the site where the princely family and the citizens of Vladimir met their end during the Mongol invasion of 1238. As the city fell to…
Listen in the app5The Baroque Iconostasis of Catherine the Great1:42
As you turn toward the altar, you are met with a startling contrast to the ancient frescoes: the massive, gilded Baroque iconostasis installed in 1767. This was commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great, who passed through…
Listen in the app6The Bell Tower and the Panoramic Overlook1:33
Outside the cathedral stands the elegant bell tower, built in the nineteenth century in the neoclassical style. While much younger than the cathedral, it complements the white stone ensemble perfectly. …
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As you exit the Dormition Cathedral and walk back into the park, take a final look at the white stone walls that have stood for nearly nine hundred years. This building is the foundation stone of the Russian state, a monument to…
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What is Dormition Cathedral?
Dormition Cathedral is a place in 블라디미르 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 블라디미르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 12 min 03 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 56.1271, 40.4092 |
| Last updated |
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