The holidays are over, but the travel is not. The time has come again for mini-trips that save you from tourist hunger between holidays and holidays. If there is a chance to see interesting cities located very close to the capital, and you are its resident or guest, do not miss it! We tell you how to spend a weekend in Vladimir and Suzdal.
More than fifteen trains run from Moscow to Vladimir per day. There are both seated carriages, reserved seats and compartments. The price in both directions is from 1,850 rubles*. Travel time — from 1 hour 38 minutes.
Overnight in Vladimir
We have selected several convenient options for you:
Boutique Hotel on Nikolskaya – from 2,000 rubles* per night for two.
Hotel “Orion” – from 3,300 rubles* per night for two.
Hotel “Bogolyubsky” – from 4,500 rubles* per night for two.
What to see in Vladimir
Cathedral Square
This is the historical center of the city. There are several monuments on the square: a monument to Lenin, a sculptural group in honor of the 850th anniversary of the city and a monument to Andrei Rublev. They are among the top attractions in Vladimir. Nearby is the building of the former Assembly of the Nobility – also an interesting exhibit of culture and history.
Holy Assumption Cathedral
It is considered the symbol of the city and its main church attraction. And this is not surprising. For two centuries it was the main temple of Rus’: here princes (including Moscow) were married for their great reign, and the richest library of books and manuscripts of the state was kept here.
Gingerbread Museum
In such a museum, you want to try all the delicious exhibits. Unfortunately, this cannot be done, but tastings are still held here. You can also take part in master classes: try to mold, bake and paint gingerbread yourself to immerse yourself in history, traditions and creativity.
Ticket price – from 400 rubles*.
How to get to Suzdal and back
You can get from Vladimir to Suzdal by taxi. It will cost approximately 1,600 rubles* round trip. Or rent a car for the day. Price – from 3,200 rubles* per day. Buses also run between cities. The cost of the trip is from 100 rubles*.
Accommodation in Suzdal
We offer several options where you can stop for a rest before walking around the city and on the way back:
Guest house of foundry worker Nikulichev – from 1,500 rubles* per night for two.
Hotel “MIRROS” – from 5,000 rubles* per night for two.
Hotel “Svetly Terem” – from 3,300 rubles* per night for two.
What to see in Suzdal
Suzdal Kremlin
According to chronicles, it has existed since the 11th century. After construction, the Kremlin acquired fortifications, a ring rampart, log walls and towers. Today all this can be seen freely, as the place has become a museum. Its main parts, in addition to the Kremlin walls, are the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the Bishop’s Chambers and the wooden St. Nicholas Church.
Museum of Wooden Architecture
In winter, to get here after visiting the Kremlin, you need to cross the Kamenka River on ice. You will find yourself in a village – this is the museum. Among the exhibits are unique wooden churches, windmills, real peasant houses with a “double” Russian stove and other interesting buildings.
Ticket price – 400 rubles*.
Churches in Michaly
Tourists usually think that they have already seen all possible churches. But in Mihaly – this is a village within the city – there is a complex of three picturesque, very special temples. If you go there by taxi from the center, you will only pay about 200 rubles* – and you will see a place that many travelers ignore, but in vain.
* Price valid at time of publication
