Vladimir-Suzdal Rus

Start the second day of the trip with a walk to the picturesque observation point near the Church of Ilya the Prophet. The winding course of the Kamenka river, the Suzdal Kremlin and the Ilyinsky meadow are clearly visible from it.
Ilinsky meadow is an ornament of the city panorama. The reserve of state significance was created in order to preserve the local flora and fauna. The meadow covers the coastal territory of the Kamenka river. The green carpet is framed by the historical monuments and temples of Suzdal.
The territory is inhabited by meadow animals and nesting birds. The second name of the meadow is Lebyazhy. From time to time migratory birds appear by the Suzdal river. In the area one can hear the cries of seagulls. One cannot imagine meadow fauna without them. There are more than fifty species of permanent inhabitants.

The project of creating the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life appeared in the 60s. It was authored by V.M. Anisimov, an employee of the restoration workshop. The museum was placed on the bank of the Kamenka River, in the outskirts of Suzdal, in the place of the earlier (XI century) Dimitriyevsky Monastery, which was not preserved. Before the revolution, there were a couple of churches here: Dimitriyevskaya (1773) with a bell tower from 1812 and the "warm" St. George church (1751).
Surviving wooden buildings: churches, huts, outbuildings were brought here from various villages of Suzdal region. The empty place on the high bank of the Kamenka river was again filled with creations of human hands.
The museum of wooden architecture in Suzdal is a village of its own, with a concentration of everything that survived from the XVIII-XIX centuries and was not burned in fires or taken apart for firewood or broken during the bad years. The streets of the village are made up of houses and buildings brought from the villages, and everything is dominated by the high domes of wooden churches and the wings of windmills.

You won't be able to see all the highlights of the ancient city in less than a day, so keep your eyes peeled for the main ones.
Suzdal Kremlin is the most ancient structure in the city, which absorbed all its history, starting from Vladimir Monomakh. According to archeologists the Kremlin in Suzdal was built in the X century. In spite of it all its main constructions except for protective walls and towers were preserved up to now. Suzdal Kremlin now works as a museum.
Carriage trip After a tour of the Kremlin, you can immediately use the carriage of your choice standing next to the entrance and go for a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Suzdal at any time of the year allows you to see this city from a carriage or wagon. A guide will lead you through the quiet streets of the old town centre and tell you about its history in time with the unhurried clatter of hooves and the bell-ringing of cathedrals and churches.

The historical center of Suzdal is a shopping square. On weekends and holidays, fairs are held here. In addition to local souvenirs, you can find specialty pickles and pies that you can take with you or eat on the spot.
Be sure to visit the souvenir store of the manufacturer "Dymov Ceramics". "Dymov Ceramics" produces collections of decorative ceramics, tiles, tiles, earthenware and decorative items. The brand collaborates with contemporary artists, designers and architects and is an active participant in the design market in Russia.
It is a creative space which unites a store of handmade tableware, a school and a workshop. Take away from Suzdal not a simple souvenir, but real local products!

Have lunch at a cafe with a rather unpretentious name, but a very pleasant atmosphere and tasty dishes. They cook quickly and serve with a smile.
Don't linger too long at lunch, because you'll be on your way to Vladimir on that day, and there's something unusual waiting for you on the way to Vladimir.

Bogolyubovo is an ancient town in the Suzdal region on the bank of the Klyazma River, 14 kilometers from Vladimir. In the 12th century, it was the residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, and a century later a monastery was located there.
The white-stone Church of the Intercession on the Nerl is located on a picturesque meadow in a place where the Nerl river flows into the Klyazma. Different sources give different dates of construction of the church. It is believed that the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl was built in 1165 by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky in memory of his killed son during a campaign against the Bulgarian kingdom.
The place on which the church stands was chosen by Andrei Bogolyubsky himself. This church is considered to be the first in Russia to be dedicated to the feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
It is recommended to leave the car at the railway crossing near the Svyato-Bogolyubsky Monastery. From there begins the walking route. Use the horse-drawn carriage, which will be waiting for you near the railway crossing to take a leisurely ride across the clear field to the church or ride it on the way back.

Abazhur Art Café is located in the historical center of Vladimir. It is an extraordinary cafe imbued with the spirit of Bohemian elite. Handmade furniture and warm light of lampshades create an atmosphere that relieves any tension.

During the day of the trip you visited a number of valuable historical places in Suzdal and Bogolubovo. Gain strength and energy for the final day of your trip.
The next day you will have a leisurely walk in the center of Vladimir, a sightseeing tour and a return trip to Moscow, where you will visit several more places related to Russian culture and local traditions.