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Sviyazhsk Assumption Monastery

Cultural World Heritage property in Russia and Soviet Union, inscribed in 2017 under criteria (ii), (iv).

Sviyazhsk Assumption Monastery, Russia
Photo: A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons
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States Parties
RussiaSoviet Union
Year of inscription
2017
Criteria
iiiv
Area of property
3.2 ha
Location
Sviyazhsk
What it is
eastern orthodox monastery, architectural landmark
Founded or built
1555
Official website
sviyazhsk-monastery.ru/
Reference
WHC 1525 · Wikidata Q4411008

Why it is on the List

(ii)Shows a major exchange of ideas — in architecture, technology, art, town planning or landscape design — over time or across a cultural area.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
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Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

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