evening view through bogolubovo meadow towards the church intercession holy virgin nerl river

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Evening view through Bogolubovo meadow towards the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Evening view through Bogolubovo meadow towards the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River.

View through Bogolubovo meadow towards the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Bogolyubovo meadow has rich and variety floristic composition. According to current data, there are about 290 species of plants, including many rare species, four of which are included in the Red book of Vladimir region. Ancient city Vladimir with suburbs is recognized as significant artistic centre in central Russia. It holds an important place in the country`s architectural history. There are a number of magnificent 12th- and 13th-century public and religious buildings, one of them is Church of the Intercession on the River Nerl. This architectural masterpiece is an Orthodox church and a symbol of medieval Russia. The Church is built in a valley, on the meadow aspic, and stands on a man-made hill. The monument is built in white stone, and has one dome and four columns in the interior. The elegant proportions and overall harmony of the church is mentioned by many art historians. In 1992, the church was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the site White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal.