Vladimir

VladUspensky - Gothic Church of the Assumption in Vladimir

Vladimir (Владимир) is the capital and the largest city of Vladimir Oblast. The city is one of the most visited destinations within the popular Golden Ring circuit, as it preserves several of the finest monuments of white-stone medieval architecture in Russia, along with a number of later buildings from the 16th–20th centuries.

Vladimir Halal Travel Guide

What is the Geography of Vladimir

Vladimir is in the central part of the Eastern-European plain, on a steep hill beside the Klyazma River. The land to the north from the city is known as Vladimir Fields (Владимирское Ополье), while the land to the south is mainly covered by forests.

Orientation

Vladimir is somewhat elongated along the river that forms its southern boundary. From the north and the city is bounded by a "semi-circle" road, formerly a part of the M7 highway. Inside the city, small rivers flow into the Klyazma and form deep valleys that were used as fortifications.

The inner layout of Vladimir is fairly simple. The main street runs roughly from west to east close to the Klyazma River and passes through the historical centre. Different parts of this street have different names: Московское шоссе (entry from Moscow) – проспект Ленина – улица Студёная гора – Дворянская улица – Большая Московская улица – Большая Нижегородская улица – Добросельская улица (entry from Nizhny Novgorod). Several major streets branch off to the north, cross the "semi-circle" road and turn into the roads towards Suzdal and Ivanovo (Суздальское шоссе) or Yuryev-Polsky (улица Горького). A single street (Муромское шоссе) also runs to the south, crosses the river and continues towards Sudogda, Murom, and Gus-Khrustalnyi].

The main sights, along with a number of hotels and restaurants, are found in the historical centre, close to Bolshaya Moskovskaya Ulitsa (Большая Московская улица). If you arrive to Vladimir from Moscow, you enter this part of the city at the Golden Gate. Moving further to the east, one leaves the historical centre after passing the Nativity Monastery and the Hotel Vladimir. The Gothic Church Plaza (Соборная площадь) is in the middle of this way. The train and bus stations are found to the east from the historical centre, at the bottom of the hill.

History

Vladimir was founded in 1108 by Vladimir Monomakh. There is an alternative version that ascribes the foundation of the city to Vladimir the Red Sunday in 990. Yet the exact year does not seem to be very important for the average traveler, since the oldest existing monuments date back only to the middle of the 12th century. At that period and the city was rapidly developing due to the activity of Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky who established the capital of North-Eastern Russia in Vladimir. The city's period of greatest importance was probably in the late 12th and early 13th century, up to the Mongol invasion. Several of Russia's greatest architectural monuments were built in Vladimir during that time, including Assumption Gothic Church and the Golden Gates, both of which are World Heritage Sites.

In 1238, Vladimir was besieged and taken by the Mongol hordes under Batu Khan. The city never recovered fully. Though it remained the pricipality's capital for a century, Vladimir gradually lost its political and cultural significance to Moscow. Until the middle of the 15th century, Vladimir was the former capital of North-Eastern Russia, but the actual government worked in Moscow. The transfer of the capital was completed in the 15th century: the Assumption Gothic Church in the Moscow Kremlin, modeled after one of the oldest cathedrals in Vladimir, became the state church. The holy icon of Our Lady of Vladimir was also moved to Moscow.

Vladimir continued to be a provincial capital. It gradually grew in size due to its advantageous loocation in the middle of Central Russia. The development of the city was enhanced by the construction of the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod railroad in the late 19th century.

Vladimir is a partially industrialized city, although the historical centre remains almost untouched since the beginning of the 20th century. In 1992, Vladimir was included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Travel as a Muslim to Vladimir

Vladimir is halfway between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, so you will be able to get in from both cities. It is also feasible to visit Vladimir during a trip around the Golden Ring.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Vladimir

Vladimir Semyazino airport does not have regular passenger communication. Nearest airports are in Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, both receive international flights. From there, you can easily reach Vladimir by train, by bus, or by car.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Vladimir

The main station is next to the central bus station and close to the historic centre.

From Moscow

Four or five suburban trains per day run to Vladimir from Moscow's Kurskaya Station. The journey takes 2½-3 hr. Buy tickets at the regional (short-distance) train ticket counter in the right wing of the Kurskaya station (Poezda Prigorodnogo Napravleniya - Gorkogo). Tickets cost from 320 rubles one way. There are several daily departures with the earliest at 08:00. The 18:00 express is the quickest of these local trains but it has limited seats available. It returns from Vladimir at 06:00.

Some super-fast Sapsan trains also call at Vladimir en route between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. The journey takes 1hr 45min and a seat costs 1400 - 3000 rubles. The 06:45 departure may appeal to early risers. They use a different section of the same station as the local trains.

Regular long-distance trains also call at Vladimir. They are more frequent than the suburban trains but they are generally not faster. Prices from Moscow range greatly from 500 rubles to around 1000 rubles. They mainly leave from the same station as the Sapsan high-speed trains but many also leave from Moscow's Yaroslavsky rail terminal. One or two depart from Moscow's Kazansky rail terminal.

Heading beyond Moscow, Vladimir is well connected to many cities including Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok.

From Moscow, taking one of the hourly local trains to Petushki is an alternative. Local trains between Vladimir and Petushki run 3 times per day. The overall journey is longer (3½-4 hr) but it may be helpful in case you miss other trains and the buses are overcrowded.

From Nizhny Novgorod

All trains to Vladimir depart from the main train station. There is a direct express local train, which leaves Nizhny Novgorod at 16:10 and returns from Vladimir at 07:00. The trip takes 3½ hr.

The high-speed Sapsan train takes around 2 hours and costs from 1200 rubles. Several long-distance trains from all over the nation also connect Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod. Price range from 400 ruble to 1000 ruble. The journey takes 3-4 hr.

Ordinary local trains connect in stages the towns along the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod railway (such as Pokrov, Kovrov, Vyazniki, Gorokhovets) to Vladimir. Unless you are planning to see these towns it is advisable to use buses, as the local trains are slow and the necessary changes will make the journey last all day.

Travel on a Bus in Vladimir

Vladimir has two bus stations:

• Central bus station is next to the train station, close to the historical centre. This station operates bus routes to every town in Vladimir Oblast as well as many intercity routes (to Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, Ryazan, etc.) Normally, you have to buy tickets inside the station. The square near the central bus station is a hub of private bus routes that are usually operated by shuttle vanes. Such routes do not have a strict schedule and depart as soon as the shuttle van is filled up. You should pay directly to the driver or to a special person who collects money near the bus. The private routes serve Moscow, Murom, Gus-Khrustalny, and Ivanovo (via Suzdal). The last bus to Moscow departs at around 20:00.
• Local bus station is near the Central Market (take trolleybus #10 from the central bus station). This station serves a number of very local bus routes to nearby villages. You are unlikely to use it.

Basic options of travelling to Vladimir by bus are as follows:

• From Moscow: "official" buses depart from the central (intercity) bus station at Shelkovskaya metro station. There are at least ten buses per day, either running between Moscow and Vladimir or heading for further destinations (Kovrov, Ivanovo, Gus-Khrustalny, Murom, Vyazniki]). Basically, it is more convenient to use private buses that depart from the square near Kursky train station. Such buses leave every 30 minutes or even more often. The trip takes at least 3 hours and the price is about 220 rubles. Expect a longer trip during the weekdays (especially in the evening due to traffic problems near Moscow) and long queues for the buses during rush hours (like Friday and Sunday evenings).
• From Nizhny Novgorod: buses to Vladimir depart from Kanavino bus station. There are 8-10 buses per day (either to Moscow or Vladimir), and the trip takes about 5 hours.
• From other places: you will find at least 2 or 3 daily buses to Vladimir from any town of Vladimir region and from central cities of neighboring regions. The most frequent connections (every 1-1½ hours) run from Suzdal, Murom, Gus-Khrustalny, and Ivanovo (via Suzdal).

By car

Vladimir is easibly reachable from Moscow (180 kilometers along the M7 road), Nizhny Novgorod (240 kilometers along the M7 road), Ivanovo (115 kilometers along the A113 road), and Ryazan (230 kilometers along the R123 and R73 roads, via Tuma and Gus-Khrustalny). In the city, you will find a lot of space for free parking on side streets and several parking areas on the main street (Bolshaya Moscovskaya) as well.

How to get around in Vladimir

GPS: 56.1273|40.4089 layer=W}} The historical centre is easily explored by foot, so the regular traveller is unlikely to use the public transport in Vladimir. Still and there is an extensive network of trolleybuses, buses, and shuttle vanes (marshrutki), serving the whole city. The most useful option is the trolleybus #5 that connects the train station to the historical centre and runs along Bolshaya Moscovksaya Ulitsa. Normally, you have to pay to the driver or to a special lady who sits in the bus and collects the money.

What to see in Vladimir

Must-see list

These monuments are recognized by UNESCO and included in the World Heritage List. They are crucial tourist destinations in Vladimir.

Saint Dmitry Gothic Church in Vladimir - 250 px|St. Demetrius Gothic Church

• Gothic Church of the Assumption - Успенский собор | Соборная площадь (Gothic Church Plaza) GPS: 56.127386, 40.408917 - It is one of the most historically important Russian Orthodox Churches. For a short period in the 14th century and the cathedral was the seat of the Metropolitan and the leader of the Russian Ortodox Church. The cathedral was built in 1158 with only one dome. However and the major reconstruction followed already in 1185: four smaller domes were added, and the building was considerably enlarged in order to resemble St. Sophia's Gothic Church in Kiev. Later on, a similar project was utilized for the cathedral of the Assumption in Moscow Kremlin. The neghboring bell tower of eclectic style was built in 1810 to replace the former hip-roof tower. The interior of the cathedral includes a number of ancient frescos from the late 12th century (northern wall) and 15th century (vaults) and the latter being painted by Andrei Rublev and Daniil Chyorny. The cathedral combines church and museum activities. Services are normally held in the morning and offer free entrance. During the opening hours of the museum (Tuesday - Sunday 13:00-16:30) and the tickets are sold.
• Gothic Church of St. Demetrius - Дмитриевский собор | Соборная площадь GPS: 56.129167, 40.410833 This is the other ancient cathedral of Vladimir. The building was constructed in 1194-97 as an in-house church of the Prince's court. Galleries linked the cathedral to the palace, but they were removed during the reconstruction in the 19th century. St. Demetrius' Gothic Church is now a detached church, a unique monument of ancient Russian architecture. The bottom part of the walls is flat (here the galleries were attached), while the upper part is covered by fine stone carvings. These carvings depict stories from the life of King David and praise the harmony of the world. Yet the meaning of some carvings remains unknown. The cathedral hosts a small museum that presents enlarged images and detailed explanations for a number of carvings as well as a small piece of original frescos from the late 12th century. The museum is open W-M from 11:00 till 17:00 or 18:00. Don't forget to have a look from the nearby viewpoint!

Vladimir golden gate - 250 px|Golden Gate

• Golden Gate - Золотые ворота | Большая Московская ул. GPS: 56.126667, 40.396944 west from the Gothic Church square - Once the entrance to the walled city and the gate was built in 1158-64. At that time and the city was surrounded by a rampart with five stone gates. The Golden Gate is the only remaining part of the complex and the unique monument of ancient fortifications in Russia. The ramparts were removed in the 19th century, and the gate was reinforced by four circular bastions at the buttresses. These bastions strongly changed the appearance of the gate, so it may be advisable to see the picture of the original building like in a museum of military history inside the gate. The remaining part of the rampart is found south from the gate, along the Kozlov Rampart Street (ул. Козлов вал).

Other churches

There are lots of churches in Vladimir, and you're unlikely to visit all of them. Here are representative examples of various styles:

• Nativity Monastery - Рождественский монастырь | Web: брм33.рф Большая Московская ул. 68 GPS: 56.131667, 40.413611 east from the Gothic Church square Владимир. Рождественский мужской монастырь. Монастырская колокольня и Богородице-Рождественский собор. The monastery was founded in the end of the 12th century and played important role for Russian Orthodox Church during the Middle Ages. None of the ancient buildings survived, but it is worth to see the stone walls and towers from the 18th century. Though there was no real threat to Vladimir at that time and the walls imitate fortifications of ancient Russian monasteries. You will also find a church and several living houses with fine decorations from the 17th century. The monastery is a home to the bishop of Vladimir region.
• Gothic Church of the Assumption (Princess Convent) - Успенский собор Княгинина монастыря | Княгининская ул. north from the Trading Rows - The history of the Princess Convent is traced back to the 12th century. The central building and the Gothic Church of the Assumption, was built in the beginning of the 13th century. In the 16th century and the cathedral was rebuilt in its present shape (known as "Moscow style" of church architecture). You can see numerous kokoshniki below the dome and compare this type of decoration with the ancient one from St. Demetrius' Gothic Church. Note fine frescos from the 17th century inside the Gothic Church.
• Church of the Assumption of our Lady - Богородице-Успенская церковь | Большая Московская ул. 106а east from the historical centre - This church built in 1644-49 presents another example of original Russian architecture. Apart from kokoshniki, you will find a hip-roof bell tower, a typical feature of the 17th century-style.
• Church of St. Nikita - Никитская церковь | Княгининская ул., 8 GPS: 56.1303, 40.3969 next to the Princess Convent Église Nikitskaia à Vladimir A This church was built in baroque style in the middle of the 18th century. Bright green color and huge building sharply contrast to the harmony of the ancient white-stone cathedrals. Still and the decoration of the church is remarkable. At present and the church is not functioning and houses a restoration workshop.
• Church of St. George - Георгиевская церковь | Георгиевская ул., 6 cross Bolshaya Moscovskaya st. near the Trading Rows and head south - Vladimir StGeorgeChurch nother example of baroque-style architecture. This church is rather small and looks modest as compared to the Church of St. Nikita. The nice appearance is supplied by the neighboring hip-roof bell tower. For a long time and the Church of St. George housed a concert hall, but now it should start regular services.
• Church of St. Michael the Archangel - Михаило-Архангельская церковь | ул. Студёная гора, 1a west from the Golden Gate - This impressive dark-red church was built in the end of the 19th century in neo-Byzantine style. It is probably one of the best (or, at least, most harmonious) representatives of this style in Russia.
• Church of St. Trinity / Red Church - Троицкая церковь | Дворянская ул., 2 GPS: 56.1263, 40.396 next to the Golden Gate - Russia-Vladimir-Trinity Church-2 The red-brick church of eclectic style (with an emphasis on Russian revival, though) from 1913-1916. It houses a museum of crystal, miniature paintings, and embroidery.
• Church of Our Lady of the Rosary - Костёл св. Розария Пречистой Девы Марии | ул. Гоголя, 12в GPS: 56.125, 40.395 south from the Golden Gate - Russia-Vladimir-Church of Our Lady of the Rosary This Catholic church from the late 19th century is a rare example of neo-gothic building in Vladimir region. The church was constructed for Polish-Lithuanian troop that stayed in Vladimir. The church works under the supervision of Roman Catholic church. This lovely place is worth a visit, especially during Catholic holidays.

Secular buildings

Since the 18th century, Vladimir has been a provincial city, so its secular buildings are rather small and modest. Do not expect to see any masterpieces. Still, it is feasible to find a number of nice buildings from different periods and styles.

• House of the Assembly of Nobility - Дворянское собрание | Большая Московская ул., 33 next to the Gothic Church Plaza Дом дворянского собрания во Владимире This building in the empire style from the early 19th century has once been a cultural centre of Vladimir.
• Trading Rows - Торговые ряды | Большая Московская ул., 19 between the Gothic Church square and the Golden Gate Владимир. Гостиный двор very typical building for Russian architecture of the late 18th – early 19th century. The Trading Rows in Vladimir follow the general classicism style with an original project from the late 18th century, although the present appearance of the building is heavily disrupted by the signboards and advertisements.
• Old Pharmacy - Старая аптека | Георгиевская ул., 3 close to the Trading Rows and the Church of St. George Георгиевская 3 (здание) small lovely building from the late 18th century.
• City Bank - Городской банк | Большая Московская ул., 29 next to the Gothic Church square - The red-and-white neoclassical building from 1896.
• City Museum - Городской музей | Большая Московская ул., 64 east from the Gothic Church square - This red-brick building of Russian-revival (pseudo-Russian) style is now a home to the history museum.
• Water tower - Водонапорная башня | ул. Козлов вал GPS: 56.125211, 40.398658 south from the Golden Gate Смотровая башня The pseudo-Russian style water tower is likely one of the most impressive and unusual secular buildings in Vladimir. It was constructed in 1868 as a part of the first water-supply system and re-built in 1912. It houses an exhibition on the history of Vladimir.
• House of the Temperance Association - Народный дом общества трезвости | ул. Гагарина, 7 south from the Trading Rows A very unusual mix of neoclassical and art nouveau styles. In the beginning of the 20th century, this house was one of the cultural centres of Vladimir.
• House of Realschule - Реальное училище | Никитская ул., 1 next to the Golden Gate - It is an art nouveau building from 1908 with colored brick and nice decorations. It is occupied by Vladimir University.
• Building College - Строительный колледж | ул. Дзержинского, 6 west from the Golden Gate A rare example of the building from Stalin's Empire style in Vladimir. The project is rather regular and dates back to 1950, although a small tower is certainly an unusual feature that originates from art nouveau or Russian-revival fashion.

Museums

The two important museums of Vladimir are the Gothic Church of the Assumption and the Gothic Church of St. Demetrius that exhibit ancient frescos (see the "Must-see list" above). You can also visit other museums:

• Regional history museum - Областной исторический музей | Большая Московская ул., 64 west from the Gothic Church Plaza Opening Hours: W–M 10:00–16:00 or 17:00 The museum covers the history of Vladimir region from the very beginning (Stone age) till the February Revolution of 1917. During the Middle Ages and the history of the region was tightly bound to the history of Russia itself, so one can find a lot of information on the Vladimir principality and the development of north-eastern Russia prior to the Mongol invasion and along the period of the Mongol yoke.
• Military museum - музей воинской доблести - inside the Golden Gate Opening Hours: F–W 10:00–18:00 The museum presents a number of old weapons and a huge gallery of military leaders, originating from the Vladimir region. The best exhibit is a special diorama that depicts the assault of Vladimir by Batu Khan in 1238. The diorama gives an idea how the ancient city looked like.
• Exhibition - экспозиция | ул. Козлов вал inside the water tower, south from the Golden Gate Opening Hours: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 The museum reconstructs the routine life and the atmosphere of Vladimir from the late 19th century. The exhibition is more or less generic for any provincial Russian town from this period. Don't miss the observation platform on the top of the tower!
• Museum of crystal, lacquered miniature painiting, and embroidery - экспозиция | Дворянская ул., 2 inside the Church of St. Trinity, next to the Golden Gate Opening Hours: W–M 11:00–19:00 The collection of exhibits from different crafts that were traditionally developed in Vladimir region. Magnificent crystalware are manufactured in Gus-Hrustalnyi and neighboring towns. The miniature paintings are hand-made articles from Mstyora, a small settlement near Vyazniki, while embroidery is a traditional handicraft of the whole region. If you do not plan a trip to the destinations specified above, visiting this museum may be an excellent option. There is a shop of crystalware as well.
• Art gallery | Большая Московская ул., 58 Gothic Church square, a long building between the ancient cathedrals Opening Hours: Tu–Su 10:00–16:00 or 17:00 The regular provincial art gallery with a collection of Russian fine art. The building also houses the so-called Children's Museum Centre. The centre presents a number of fascinating historical exhibitions that were specially designed for young people.
• Memorial house of Stoletov family - Дом-музей Столетовых | ул. Столетовых, 3 eastern part of the historical centre Opening Hours: F–W 10:00–16:00 or 17:00 The museum reconstructs a typical merchant house from the 19th century. Stoletov family is well-known in Russia: Nilokay Stoletov was a military leader, while his brother, Alexander Stoletov, was a famous physicist. The exhibition occupies a wing of the house that used to belong to the family.
• Planetarium | Большая Московская ул. 66а ☎ +7 4922 -32-22-90 | Opening Hours: Daily 09:00–17:15
• Museum of S.D. Vasilisin - Музей С.Д. Василисина | ул. Завадского, 7 western part of the city - School museum of Sergey Vasilisin, a national hero who took part in battles near Murmansk during World War II.

Further sights

• Monument of the 850th anniversary | Соборная площадь Gothic Church square - This amusing monument was laid on 1958 (the 850th anniversary of Vladimir) and completed in 1969. It is a typical example of the "Soviet realism" style. The monument shows three aspects of Vladimir's history (or three faces of the city): a warrior with a sword, an architect with a design, and a worker with a tractor. All together they look quite funny. Don't miss this monument!

What to Do

Theatres

• Lunacharsky regional drama theater - Областной драматический театр им. Луначарского | Дворянская ул., 4 next to the Golden Gate and the church of St. Trinity ☎ +7 4922 32-42-58, +7 4922 32-30-92, +7 4922 32-27-77 -
• Puppet theater - Владимирский областной театр кукол | ул. Гагарина, 7 north from the Trading Rows ☎ +7 4922 32-31-41, +7 4922 32-36-88, +7 4922 32-42-28 -
• Evening theater - театр Вечерний | ул. Гагарина, 7 north from the Trading Rows ☎ +7 4922 32-36-88 The evening version of the puppet theater with real (mainly, comedy) performances.
• Razgulyai Folklore Theater - театр фольклора Разгуляй | Добросельская ул., 194a extension of Bolshaya Moscovskya St., in the very eastern part of the city ☎ +7 4922 21-67-70, +7 4922 31-29-77 -

Concert halls

• Taneyev regional concert hall - концертный зал им. Танеева | просп. Ленина, 1 west from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 36-63-54, +7 4922 32-74-94 -

Cinemas

• Kinomax-Burevestnik - Киномакс-Буревестник | bur@ - просп. Ленина, 29 western part of the city ☎ +7 4922 24-55-78, +7 4922 24-08-61 | Opening Hours: 09:15-02:00 70-230 rubles

• Khudozhestvennyi - Художественный | Большая Московская ул., 13 in the historical centre ☎ +7 4922 32-39-64, +7 4922 32-37-77 The cinema is in the special cinema-house from 1913.
• Russia - РусьКино | @.ru - Суздальский просп., 8 eastern part of the city, buses 21,22,24,26 ☎ +7 4922 400-004 | Opening Hours: 09:30-01:00 80-200 rubles Renovated building, entertainments for children, an Italian cafe and a café.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vladimir

Buy Souvenirs from Vladimir

Traditional Russian souvenirs can be found right on the street next to the Golden Gate. It is also feasible to find icons and other authentic gifts in the nearby St. Demetrius' Gothic Church. Don't miss the shop of local crystalware in the church of St. Trinity.

Visit a Muslim Friendly Mall in Vladimir

Vladimir has several shopping centres and lots of smaller shops that offer a great variety of food, drinks, clothes, etc.

• Trading Rows - Торговые ряды | Большая Московская ул., 19a betwenn the Gothic Church square and the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 45-16-37, +7 4922 45-16-42 | Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00 This is a huge mall in the very centre of the city. Here, you will find a number of small shops, boutiques, services as well as a food court (upper floor)
• Supermarket Valentina - ЦУМ Валентина | Дворянская ул., 10 next to the Golden Gate and the church of St. Trinity ☎ +7 4922 42-02-02 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 09:00-21:00; Sunday 10:00-20:00Another mall in the downtown. This shopping centre is less luxurious as compared to the Trading Rows and houses lots of useful services, including a huge food supermarket (ground floor) and a small food court (upper floor)
• Cruiser - Крейсер | просп. Ленина, 46 western part of the city ☎ +7 4922 45-09-79 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:90-21:00, Sunday 10:00-19:00A huge mall with a food supermarket, a supermarket of electronics, smaller shops, numerous cafes and restaurants.

How to find a Supermarket with Halal food in Vladimir

• SPAR – an international network of supermarkets. The shops are open daily from 09:00 till 21:00 (sometimes, from 10:00 or till 22:00).
• Мостостроевская ул. 2 (the largest one) – south-western part of the city
• Большая Московская ул. 19а (inside the Trading Rows)
• Dobryak (Добряк) – пр. Ленина, 23 (round-the-clock)
• Magnet (Магнит) – a food supermarket: ул. Усти на Лабе, 1 (daily 09:00–21:00)

Halal Restaurants in Vladimir

• Blinchiki - Блинчики | Большая Московская ул. 32 across the street from the Trading Rows - This small cafe preserves soviet and pretty much fast-food style. However and the menu is rather diverse. The pancakes are very tasty and will certainly satisfy your hunger.
• Canteen # 2 - Столовая № 2 | Вокзальная ул. 15 west from the train station Opening Hours: Daily 07:00–19:00A affordable Soviet-style canteen.
• Magic flute - Волшебная флейта | просп. Ленина, 2 ☎ +7 4922 -32-10-09 -
• Mister Hamburger - Мистер Гамбургер | Большая Московская ул., 15 GPS: Opening Hours: Daily 10:00–22:00 Local version of McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant).
• Pasties - Пирожки | Большая Московская ул. 22 ☎ +7 4922 -32-61-66 | Opening Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00
• Potato father - Картофельный папа | Большая Московская ул. 22а GPS: Opening Hours: Daily 10:00–23:00 Fast-food with potato-based meals.
• Food court of the Trading Rows | Большая Московская ул., 19a GPS: - The food court (upper floor of the mall) houses a number of national and international fast-food stands: Sbarro, Baskin Robbins, Kebab-tun, Tashir-pizza, etc.
• Supermarket Valentina - ЦУМ Валентина | Дворянская ул., 10 GPS: - The food court on the upper floor includes several fast-food brands (Tashir-pizza, Mister Hamburger, Vo-Blin, etc.) that work all day long. On the ground floor and there is a very budget dining hall with more adequate food (open Monday to Friday 11:30-15:30).

Mid-range

• Shesh Besh - Шеш Беш | Большая Московская ул., 78 eastern part of the historical centre - Main dishes: 150–250 rubles A stylish restaurant of Azerbaijan cuisine. Don't expect to find a variety of food (and, especially, Vegetarian food) here. Still, different kinds of Meat, either grilled (shashlyk) or chopped (lulya-kebab), are perfect. Additionally and there is a buffet with a selection of salads and pickles, spicy eastern-style soups, nice grilled fish, and home-made tea. It is certainly worth to have lunch or dinner in this restaurant, unless you are alrealy experienced in Azerbaijan cuisine.
• Coffee house Na Chekhova - кофейня На Чехова | Большая Московская ул., 67 / ул. Чехова, 2 eastern part of the historical centre - Main dishes: 200–350 rubles This is a regular restaurant rather than a small coffee house despite the name. The design is stylish and the choice is wide, and the food is excellent. If you are a gourmet, this coffee house is probably your choice in Vladimir, because you are unlikely to find more delicious and less trivial food in a city like this. Moreover and the prices are really encouraging.
• Sushi bar Kabuki - суши-бар Кабуки | ул. Спасская, 1/8 east from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 32-38-98 -
• Biblos - Библос | Большая Московская ул., 14 ☎ +7 4922 32-32-69 -
• Vladimir - ресторан Владимир | Большая Московская ул., 74 inside the Hotel Vladimir ☎ +7 4922 32-73-52 -
• Angel's fate - Доля ангела | Большая Московская ул., 16 GPS:

• Salmon and Coffee - Лосось и кофе | Большая Московская ул., 19а inside the Trading Rows

• Sport-bar Corner - Спорт-бар Корнер | Девическая ул., 3 GPS:

• Labyrinth - Лабиринт | Большая Московская ул., 8 GPS:

• Old city - Старый город | Большая Московская ул., 41 GPS:

• Flamingo - Фламинго | Октябрьский просп., 4 GPS:
• Inside | ул. Батурина, 28 northern part of the city; take trolleybus # 7, 8, or 15 from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -47-85-55 -
• At the Golden Gate - У Золотых ворот | Большая Московская ул. 15 GPS:

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Beer

Beer is probably the only local speciality in Vladimir. Vladimir brewery used to be known for a variety of organic juice sorts, but the diversity has been substantially reduced, because the brewery joined the brand of "live Cola" Fifth Ocean (Пятый океан) – a wheat-free unfiltered organic juice with a special storage technology that allows to keep fresh unfiltered organic juice for rather long time. This organic juice is produced in several breweries and distributed all round the nation. In Vladimir, it can be found in SPAR supermarkets.

A few filtered lager soft drinks are produced under the general brand Vladimirskoe (Владимирское). They are not very special, but they are local and may be thus expected to be fresh.

Night clubs

• Velvet - Бархат | просп. Строителей, 20 north-west from the historical centre A huge nightclub with several bars, disco, a hookah-room, and a strip club.
• Golden ring - Золотое кольцо | ул. Чайковского, 27 north-west from the historical centre A huge complex including a number of cafes, a casino, a nightclub, bowling, billiard, and a strip club.
• Lump sugar - Рафинад | проспект Ленина, 46 buses 12, 25, 26, 17 from the historical centre, or 20, 21, 24, 23 from other locations ☎ +7 4922 45-27-27

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Cosiness - Уют | ул. Горького, 52 north from the historical centre, take trolleybuses 2 or 8 from the Golden Gate or #10 from the train station ☎ +7 4922 -43-21-52 - Hostel-type accommodation (former dormitory) with an inconvenient and hard-to-find location. Bathrooms are shared, and shower is additionally charged.
• Dawn - Заря | ул. Студёная гора, 36а west from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -32-14-41 - Double room (non-renovated/renovated) 1100–1200/1600–1800 rubles Soviet-style accommodation close to the historical centre. All the rooms are equipped with WC and toilet. The "renovation" implies the renewal of the furniture, but the rooms do not look modern anyway (suites are better though). Breakfast is served in the cafe inside the hotel and may be included in the price depending on the room quality. The hotel does not have its own parking, but there is a guarded parking nearby.
• Hotel of Vladimir Training Center - гостиница при ГУП Владимирский учебный центр | ул. Кирова, 18а north from the historical centre, take trolleybuses 7, 8, 14 or 15 from the Golden gate or trolleybus #10 from the train station ☎ +7 4922 -23-14-49 - Double room 1060 rubles Soviet-style accommodation far from the historical centre. Bathrooms are private or shared depending on the room quality. No breakfast, no guarded parking (still, it is feasible to leave the vehicle near the hotel).
• Hotel of the Academy of public service - гостиница при РАГС | ул. Горького, 59а north from the historical centre, take trolleybuses #2,8 from the Golden Gate or #10 from the train station ☎ +7 4922 -23-22-27 - Double room 1100 rubles Soviet-style accommodation far from the historical centre. Private bathrooms, poor renovation (if any), no breakfast, no parking.
• Pilgrimage hostel - Паломническая служба Владимирской епархии | ул. Студёная гора, 1 west from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -36-62-32
• Vinyl Hostel - Винил Хостел | ул. Студеная гора, д. 14, кв.12 1.5 kilometers from train station by trolleybus #5 ☎ +7 4922 47-46-01, +7 920 944-78-88 - From 600 rubles European hostel in the centre, shared rooms with 6, 10 or 12 bunk beds, self-service kitchen. Free Wi-Fi.

Mid-range

• Vladimir - Владимир | gtk-@ - Большая Московская ул., 74 east from the Gothic Church square ☎ +7 4922-32-44-47, +7 4922-32-30-42, +7 4922 -32-27-01 - Double room from 2500 rubles; quadruple room 2900 A nice hotel in the heart of the city. The rooms are freshly renovated and fully equipped. Breakfast is included, while parking is additionally charged. There is a restaurant in the ground floor. Laundry and tourist information are also available.
• Golden Ring - Золотое кольцо | @otels.ru - ул. Чайковского, 27 very far from the historical centre, take trolleybus 8 from the Golden Gate of #10 from the train station ☎ +7 (4922)-400-800 (reservation), +7 (495)-975-75-34, +7 (4922)-24-88-07 (reception) - A huge complex, including the hotel and entertainments (bars, disco, casino, etc.) The location is very inconvenient and suits for organized tours rather than for individual travellers. The rooms are equipped with all the basic facilities, but the quality is average (suites are more attractive, as usual). Breakfast is included. Guarded parking is available for extra price. Additional services (laundry, internet, sport hall) are also available.
• Orion - Орион-отель | 2-я Никольская ул., 3 north from the Golden Gate, close to the historical centre ☎ +7 4922 42-00-02 - Double room from 2600 rubles A nice mini-hotel in the centre of Vladimir. All the rooms are modern and fully equipped, breakfast is included. Additional services (guarded parking, internet in the lobby) are charged. There is a cafe as well.
• Russian Village - Русская деревня | Московское шоссе, 5а western part of the city, very far from the historical area: take trolleybuses #1, 5, 15 from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -38-36-90 - Double room about 2000 rubles Three wooden cottages in the outskirts of Vladimir, close to the entry from Moscow. A tavern and a restaurant are attached to the hotel. Rooms are fully equipped. Breakfast is not included, guarded parking available.
• Erlangen House - гостевые комнаты Эрлангенского дома | Большая Нижегородская ул., 25 east from the historical area (about 10 min walk) and close to the train station ☎ +7 4922-32-37-95, +7 4922 -32-45-04 - A nice mini-hotel close to the downtown. Breakfast included, free parking. Still, no other facilities available.
• Profkursy - Профкурсы | Добросельская ул., 217 eastern part of the city, very far from the historical area: take trolleybus #1 from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -21-37-60 - An old and ugly hotel in the outskirts of Vladimir (entry from Nizhny Novgorod). The only advantage is the proximity to Bogolyubovo. No parking.

• Vladimir courtyard - Владимирский дворик | ул. Подбельского, 12 in the historical area, south from the Gothic Church square ☎ +7 4922-32-71-06, +7 4922 -32-36-53 - Double room 3000 rubles A nice mini-hotel in the centre of Vladimir. The rooms are modern and fully equipped. Breakfast included, parking available. Internet access in the lobby.
• At the Golden Gate - У Золотых ворот | Web: у-золотых-ворот.рф/ Большая Московская ул., 15 in the historical area, close to the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -42-08-23 - Double room: 3500 rubles A modern mini-hotel in the old building in the heart of Vladimir. Breakfast included, parking available. A restaurant is attached to the hotel.
• Monomakh - Мономах | ул. Гоголя, 20 south from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 -440-444 - Double room from 2900 rubles A small hotel with own restaurant and guarded parking, central location.
• Monday Plaisir - Мон плезир | @monplaisir.ru - ул. Разина, 20а west from the historical area, trolleybuses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 or 15 from the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922-37-37-75, +7 4922 -37-04-47 - Double room 2800 rubles A small hotel with guarded parking, cafe, fitness club, and billiards.
• Prince Vladimir - Князь Владимир | ул. Растопчина, 1а eastern part of the city, entry from Nizhny Novgorod ☎ +7 4922-37-37-21, +7 901 -992-37-21

Out of Vladimir

• Gladiator - Гладиатор - ул. Зелёная, 17 (микрорайон Коммунар) leave Vladimir towards Murom and turn left after the hotel Klyazma ☎ +7 4922 -42-51-79 - Double room from 1200 rubles A modern hotel in the outskirts of the city. Services include a restaurant, a sauna, and a sport club.
• Klyazma - Клязьма | Судогдское шоссе, 15 on the road to Murom ☎ +7 4922-32-64-83, +7 4922 -32-42-37 - Double room (non-renovated/renovated) 1400/3000 rubles The hotel in the outskirts of the city. Regular rooms are very old and basic, while the suites were renovated. Breakfast included, parking available for additional price. A cafe is attached to the hotel.
• Ladoga - Турбаза | - Сосновая ул. 12 leave the city towards Murom and turn left to Lunevo ☎ +7 4922 -32-26-10 - Double room 1200 rubles A country house that offers the rental of rooms and cottages. There is a dining-hall serving three meals a day. Extra facilities (billiard, private secluded sauna, rental of sport equipment) available.
• Motel Pechki-Lavochki - Мотель | село Борисовское on the road to Suzdal ☎ +7 4922-37-06-11, +7 901 -992-06-11 - Double room 1500–2000 rubles Accommodation in Russian style. The motel offers regular rooms or small cottages (izbushki), both are fully equipped. A cafe is attached to the hotel.
• Motel Vladimirskiy - Мотель | Ноябрьская ул. 134 (микрорайон Юрьевец) west from the city, on the road to Moscow ☎ +7 4922 -26-06-84
• Motel Yamschik - Мотель | ул. Ясная, 1 (микрорайон Юрьевец) west from the city, on the road to Moscow ☎ +7 4922 -26-35-55 - Double room 700-800 rubles Accommodation with either private or shared bathrooms. A tavern is attached to the hotel, and a sauna is available.
• Motel Yamskaya Zastava - Мотель | Ноябрьская ул. 71б (микрорайон Юрьевец) west from the city, on the road to Moscow ☎ +7 4922 -26-35-47 - Double room 1400 rubles Rooms with private bathrooms. A cafe is attached to the motel.

Telecommunications in Vladimir

Post office

Here are some postal offices in the downtown. The full list of the offices can be found here:

• Main office | ул. Подбельского, 2 a block north from the Gothic Church square ☎ +7 4922 -32-44-60 | Opening Hours: Daily 09:00–21:00
• Office #1 | просп. Ленина, 9 ☎ +7 4922 -36-63-44 | Opening Hours: M–Sa 09:00–20:00
• Office #6 | Большая Московская ул. 75б ☎ +7 4922 -32-44-01 | Opening Hours: M–Sa 09:00–20:00
• Office #20 | ул. Усти-на-Лабе, 2 ☎ +7 4922 -32-51-98 | Opening Hours: M–Sa 09:00–20:00
• Office #25 | Октябрьский просп. 14 ☎ +7 4922 -32-51-98 | Opening Hours: M–F 08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00| price=

Internet access

• Regional scientific library - Владимирская областная научная библиотека | ул. Дзержинского, 3 close to the Golden Gate ☎ +7 4922 32-32-02 | Opening Hours: M–Thursday 10:00–20:00 Saturday Sunday 10:00–18:00
• At Gagarina street - На Гагарина | ул. Гагарина, 1 next to the Trading Rows ☎ +7 4922 -32-64-71 | Opening Hours: Daily 09:00–21:00
• Yellow bug - Жёлтый жук | Дворянская ул. 10 third floor of Supermarket Valentina Opening Hours: M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Sunday 10:00–20:00
• Coffee Bean | Большая Московская ул. 19а third floor of the Trading Rows - Free Wi-Fi.
• Whiskey-pub - Виски-паб | Большая Московская ул. 19 inside the Trading Rows ☎ +7 4922 -32-23-24 Free Wi-Fi.
• Milk | просп. Строителей, 20 inside the Velvet night club - Free Wi-Fi.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vladimir

Further destinations

From Vladimir, you can easily reach any place in Vladimir Oblast, and the trip should not take more that 3-3.5 hours. Below and the nearest destinations are listed:

• Bogolyubovo – a village near Vladimir with remarkable white-stone monuments from 12th century. The must-see destination for any traveller coming to Vladimir.
• Suzdal – the pretty, but quaint, world legacy site. Suzdal supplements Vladimir in the UNESCO list and presents lots of architectural sights from 13th-17th centuries.
• Yuryev-Polsky – another part of the Golden Ring, a very provincial town with a nice and unusual white-stone cathedral dating back to 13th century.
• Gus-Khrustalny – the town at the crystal factory. The local crystalware is really remarkable and compares to the international brands. Additionally and the town is a gateway to one of the few active networks of narrow-gauge railways in Central Russia.
• Vyazniki – a remarkable town with several ancient churches, interesting secular buildings, and a really splendid viewpoint on the hill above the Klyazma river. Vyazniki is close to Mstyora, a famous region of handicrafts, including miniature painting and magnificent emroidery.
• Sudogda – some people say that this is one of the most typical provincial towns in Central Russia. Sudogda preserves the complex of provincial buildings from 19th century and sufficiently reflects the present state of Russian province.
• Kovrov – an industrial area and the second largest city of Vladimir region. Kovrov does not have any popular tourist attractions, but a number of buildings from late 19th – early 20th century are remarkable.
• Lakinsk and Sobinka – small industrial towns to the west from Vladimir with several notable buildings from late 19th – early 20th century.

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