White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal explained

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Location:Vladimir Oblast, Russia
Criteria:(i), (ii), (iv)
Id:633
Coordinates:56.15°N 65°W
Year:1992

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: