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VLADIMIR, RUSSIA

 
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Cathedral of St Dmitri, Vladimir. (1193-97) is noted for the elaborate stone carving. It was part of the palace area of Prince Vsyevolod III and was his family church. Vsyevolod built it in honor of his patron saint and the name of his new son. The carvings depict King David, Hercules, Alexander the Great and Vsyevolod himself.

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