Suzdal - Russia

Suzdal is one of Russia's oldest cities and dates back to 1024. It is often called a city-museum of the Golden Ring, as it has preserved its original appearance and boasts an abundance of historical monuments, ancient Russian art and architecture. The city's charm is so great that it was left untouched by the Soviet industrialization which destroyed so much of Russia's heritage. - in: https://www.travelallrussia.com

 

The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest part of Suzdal that laid the foundation for the settlement.

 

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The heart of the Kremlin is the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral (Rozhdestvensky), which stands right in the middle of the ensemble. The cathedral is considered the oldest preserved structure in Suzdal. It was originally built in 1222-1225 on the site of an earlier church erected by Vladimir Monomakh in the XI century. The earlier church was the first Christian church in Suzdal.
Only Cathedral’s lower part is original white stone, while the rest is 16th century brick. The walls of the cathedral are adorned with the ancient frescoes of the 13th – 17th centuries. The interior is famous for its golden gates (1230-1233). The gates are divided into squares with scenes of the life of Christ. - in: https://www.russiaeguide.com

The cathedral is one of the eight White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, a UNESCO site since 1992.

St. Nicholas Church is located near the ramparts in the southeastern part of the Suzdal Kremlin. Built in 1720-1739 as a summer parish church and was transported there from the village of Glotovo in the 19th century.