Russia - Church of the Intercession on the Nerl River

Church of Intercession on the Nerl.  1165.
Masterpiece of Vladimir-Suzdal white stone architecture, one of the most perfect creations of the builders of Ancient Russia.  This world-famous church was built to commemorate Prince Andrei Bogolubsky's victorious campaign against the Volga Bulgars.
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The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River is an Orthodox church and a symbol of medieval Russia.

In 1992, the church was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the site White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal.