Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral (Vladimir)

Russia / Vladimir / Vladimir
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The magnificent five-domed Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir (sometimes translated Assumption Cathedral) was designed as a sepulcher of grand princes and dedicated to the holy icon Theotokos of Vladimir, which had been brought to the city by Andrew the Pious. The cathedral was constructed in 1158–1160, expanded in 1185–1189, and painted by the great Andrei Rublev and Daniil Chyorny in 1408. In 1810, they added a lofty bell-tower in Neoclassical style. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dormition_Cathedral,_Vladimir
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Coordinates:   56°7'38"N   40°24'33"E

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  • Very old and famous Cathedral in Russia.