If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of ideas. Sitting 40 miles away, Vladimir is worth the drive. Explore the area beginning with Vladimir Central Prison, Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary and Golden Gates of Vladimir. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Suzdal, 40 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Suzdal Kremlin. (But we’d also highly recommend Saint Antipius and Saint Lazarus Churches and Monastery of Saint Euthymius.)