The document summarizes the history and significance of three landmarks in Vladimir, Russia: 1) The Golden Gate, built in 1158-1164, was originally the main entrance and defensive tower but was later reconstructed, and is now a museum on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 2) The Cathedral of the Assumption, built from 1158-1160, was the principal church and features a unique five-domed architectural style that influenced Orthodox church design. It is also a museum and church now on the UNESCO list. 3) Vladimir is welcoming visitors to see its native city and these important historical sites.

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2. At the end of the 18 - th century the building was seriously changed. The earth ramparts, which adjoined the Gate were removed; buttresses surrounded by circular bastions were added to four corners of the old tower to reinforce it; the gateway church was built in brick and reconstructed in 1810; the platform around the church was turned into a covered gallery. Extremely rare monument of the old-russian fortification. It was built in white stone in 1158-1164 by prince Andrei Bogolyubsky of Vladimir and was the main entrance and defensive tower of the new fortress , the assault of the mongol-tartar army and was not covered with shame at that. Today the Golden Gate is a part of the Vladimir and Suzdal museum, in 1992 it was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. The Golden Gate

4. Welcome to Our Native City of Vladimir!