The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius (Russian Дмитриевский собор) is a cathedral in the ancient Russian city of Vladimir. It was finished in 1191 during the reign of the Grand Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest of Vladimir-Suzdal to the honour of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki.
The cathedral is one-domed and four-pillared. Originally it was
surrounded by galleries with towers that connected it to the prince's
palace. They were demolished during the restoration in the 19th century.
The church is famous for its white-stone carvings - its walls are
decorated with ca. 600 reliefs, depicting saints, mythical and real
animals. Most of the reliefs are preserved in their original form, some
have been replaced during the restoration of the 19th century. Out of
the internal decoration a few fragments of frescoes of the 12th century
have survived, particularly fragments of the Last Judgement composition.
It's in the list of UNESCO as a part of White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal.
Date of Inscription on the List of UNESCO WHS: 1992
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| Date of Issue: October 19, 2012 - Winter Olympic Sports. |
Thank you, Christina (Kolesnikova) !
Received on: August 26, 2013
Travel time: 12 days
Distance: 768 km (477 miles)
Received on: August 26, 2013
Travel time: 12 days
Distance: 768 km (477 miles)
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