Top 10 Things to do in Vladimir, Central Russia

"Chocolate Workshop" is the first and only project in Vladimir devoted to chocolate. We conduct informative interactive excursions to the world of chocolate, tell about its history, recipes and teach you how to make real chocolate! At our master classes you can make a chocolate bar or a set of chocolates, taste a drink of the kings of medieval Europe and get a chocolate gift! The beginning of the master classes in Budni: 11-00, 13-00, 14-30, 16-00, 17-30. The beginning of the master classes in the WEEKEND: 11-00, 13-00, 14-30, 16-00, 17-30, 19-00.

In the middle of the XII century, when the Vladimir-Suzdal Principality was ruled by the son of Yuri Dolgoruky Andrey Bogolyubsky, the Golden gate served as the main entrance, was a defensive structure and a triumphal arch. Covered with sheets of gilded copper, shining brightly in the sun, the gates amazed the imagination of contemporaries. In those days the city was surrounded by an extended shaft with five travel gates. The Golden gate is the only one that has survived to the present day. They were built in 1164 by princely masters in the technique of half-foot masonry, widely spread in Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. An archway offset by a strong semicircular arch. The building is built in strict proportions, a special grandeur it gives a small elegant gate Rizpolozhenskaya Church. In the exhibition you can see samples of small arms, created in the XX century by the legendary designers-gunsmiths Kovrov — Vasily Degtyarev, Sergei Simonov, Georgy Shpagin and others.

"The Gingerbread Museum" is a cozy interactive museum in the center of the city of Vladimir. Our goal is to tell you what a real Russian gingerbread is, in close cooperation with the unique production of "Gingerbread House" we want to revive old recipes, revive the oldest Russian traditions. The museum presents the history of the ancient delicacy that came to us through the centuries. Our programs consist of 3 parts: an interactive fascinating excursion around the museum, a master class to choose from and a tea party with a tasting of the royal printed gingerbread.