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Holy Dormition Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

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Свято-Успенський кафедральний собор (Собор Успіння Пресвятої Богородиці)

Собор Успіння Пресвятої Богородиці - пам’ятка сакральної архітектури періоду XII століття, велична і довершена будівля.

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Address:
Soborna Str., 25, Volodymyr-Volynskyi, 44701

 

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a monument of sacred architecture of the 12th century, a majestic and perfect building. It was built in 1156-1160 by Prince Mstyslav Iziaslavovych, later Grand Prince of Kyiv. This is the only church in Volyn region that has been preserved until the now from the times of Kyivan Rus’. The magnificent architectural ensemble includes the temple, the bell tower and the Bishop's House.

The cathedral served as the resting place for Volyn dukes and bishops. The activities of the Sanguszko dukes are also linked with this shrine. The Elder of Lutsk Andrii Mykhailovych (died in 1560) and his son Oleksandr (died in 1565) are buried in the Assumption Cathedral in Volodymyr.

During its almost thousand-year history, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has experienced a lot – it was destroyed by the Tatars and fires, decorated with gold and shot with cannons. In different periods it served as a place of worship and was used as a warehouse. Periods of prosperity were replaced by years of desolation and destruction. However, this holy place has survived hard times and maintained its grandeur.

More information is available:

http://volodymyrrada.gov.ua/pam-yatky-arhitektury/

https://unexploredcity.com/tour-view/hrami-starodavn-ogo-volodimira

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Useful information for tourists

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Volodymyr-Volynskyi is a city of the regional subordination, the administrative centre of Volodymyr-Volynskyi raion in Volyn oblast. The H-22 motorway connects the city with Lutsk,  administrative centre of the Volyn Oblast. The distance between both cities is 76 km.


Catering:

Restaurant "Maiak" (2, Poshtova Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 23393).

Restaurant "Druzhba" (14, Kniazia Vasylka Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 22597).Restaurant "Torba" (46, Kovelska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (73) 270 0808).

Restaurant-cafe "Impreza" (2, Drahomanova Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 38210, http://mistovechirne.in.ua/bcatalog/kafe-impreza/).

Restaurant  "Princess Olga" (57a, Princess Olga Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 23649, +380 (68) 505 0082).          

Cafe "Veranda" (111, Kovelska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (66) 202 5577).

Cafe "Troianda" (34, Pryvokzalna Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (63) 328 6710).

Cafe "Vulyk" (185, Lutska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (63) 411 6942).

Cafe "2000" (2a, Lutska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, +380 (3342) 38056).

Pizzeria "Cascade" (117, Lutska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 27860).

Cafe "Lakomka" (12, Kovelska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 20715).

Cafe "Puzata Khata" (2a, Lutska Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 35155).

Restaurant "Zamkova Vezha" is located on the H-22 motorway, 56 km from the city of Volodymyr-Volynskyi.


Accommodation:  

Hotel "Volyn" (1, Kniazia Vasylka Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (3342) 30011,  http://hotel-volyn.ub.ua/ru).

Motel "Hostynnyi dvir" (8, Ustyluzka Str., Volodymyr-Volynskyi, tel. +380 (63) 421 2260).

Hotel "ABC-Inter" (17, Volodymyrska Str., Ustyluh, tel. +380 (3342) 93010), 13 km from the city of  Volodymyr-Volynskyi.


Places of interest:

The Zymne Assumption Monastery at the Holy Mountain is located 8 km from the city of Volodymyr-Volynskyi. This is a place that everyone should visit at least once in life. It attracts visitors by its beautiful fountains, bountiful greenery, a holy source, and the most valuable site - monastery founded by Grand Prince Volodymyr in 992-993.