Suzdal is a real trove of historic attractions. This is not surprising that the entire territory of the city is declared an attraction of national significance. The center of the historic district is the Suzdal Kremlin that started to be built in the 10th century. Most of the fortress constructions the city guests can see today were built in the 11th-12th centuries. Most of the Kremlin buildings were destroyed in a fire at the beginning of the 18th century. Only the Bishops Chambers and several beautiful churches have survived to this day. Suzdal is famous for its unique religious monuments, among which the Cathedral of St. Blessed Virgin is especially worth being noted. It was built in the 12th century and now is a spectacular example of Russian architecture. Over the years of its existence, the cathedral was rebuilt completely several times. Despite multiple reconstructions, the cathedral has managed to preserve its original exterior and some part of its unique interior. Now, its main values are old frescoes, some of which were created in the 13th century. On the territory of Kremlin, there is St. Nicholas Cathedral that is one of the oldest wooden churches in Russia. The church was built in 1766. Originally, it is located in the village Glotovo. In the middle of the last century, the architectural object was “transferred” to Suzdal. Besides multiple churches and monasteries, there are preserved trading rows in Suzdal. They were built at the beginning
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