Church of Intercession on the Nerl. 1165.
Masterpiece of Vladimir-Suzdal white stone architecture, one of the most perfect creations of the builders of Ancient Russia. This world-famous church was built to commemorate Prince Andrei Bogolubsky's victorious campaign against the Volga Bulgars.
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with 5 Russian stamps from 2009. (two for 6.00, two for 5.00 and one for 4.00)
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The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River is an Orthodox church and a symbol of medieval Russia.
In 1992, the church was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the site White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal.
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