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White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal

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White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The patrimony embraces eight medieval limestone monuments of Zalesye from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. They include Russian Orthodox churches and a monastery, as well as a castle and gate. It is a serial property, which means it is made up of multiple monuments.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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