Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin

Dating back to 1225, this cathedral is the oldest in Suzdal and one of the oldest in Russia. Its distinctive blue star-spangled onion domes are 18th Century additions while the other immediately striking feature - the huge intricate gold inlaid doors - are a masterpiece of 13th Century craftsmanship. Inside the cathedral is covered in bright frescoes which are currently being restored to a very high lustre.