Aleksandrov, Russia
Александров
Aleksandrov is a town of 64,088 people in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, founded in 1301.
Why visit Aleksandrov
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Александровский муниципальный театр драмы, Alexandrov Kremlin and Александровская слобода.
Weather in Aleksandrov
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About Aleksandrov
Alexandrov (Russian: Александров, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandrəf]) is a town and the administrative center of Alexandrovsky District in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located 120 kilometers (75 mi) northeast of Moscow and has a population of 57,053 (2021 census); It was previously known as Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. It operates on the EEST time zone, with the same time zone as Vladimir.
From the Wikipedia article Alexandrov, Vladimir Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Aleksandrov on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks25
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Alexandrov Kremlin
Monument and historic site · 1.7 km
Kremlin of the city of Alexandrov in Russia
Александровская слобода
Museum · 1.7 km
Государственный историко-архитектурный и художественный музей-заповедник «Александровская Слобода»
20 Музейный проезд
Битва на Каринском поле (28.09.1609)
Monument and historic site · 3.9 km
Александровский художественный музей (Усадьба купца Первушина)
Museum · 1.1 km
16 Советская улица
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes26
The Loft
Cafe · Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Greek · 1.0 km
24/7
14 more on the map.
History
It was established in the mid-14th century and was known as Alexandrovskaya Sloboda (Александровская Слобода). It served as the capital of Russia for three months (from December 1564 to February 1565) under Tsar Ivan the Terrible until he agreed to return his court and the relics of Moscow which he had taken with him. Ivan agreed to return after the church gave him permission to found the Oprichnina.
From the History section of Alexandrov, Vladimir Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship15
Собор Рождества Христова
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.9 km
11 Советский переулок
Церковь Иконы Божией Матери Боголюбская
Church · Russian Orthodox
8 Базарная улица
Церковь Иоанна Богослова
Church · Russian Orthodox · 3.3 km
45 Афанасьевская улица
Церковь Преображения Господня
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.6 km
2А Садово-Огородная улица
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare17
Map of Aleksandrov
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Getting there and nearby towns
Chkalovsky Air Base (CKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 70 km away.
- Strunino 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Kirzhach 29 km south, about 29 min by car
- Peresvet 33 km west, about 33 min by car
- Sergiyev Posad 37 km west, about 37 min by car
- Kol’chugino 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Khot'kovo 47 km west, about 47 min by car
- Krasnoarmeysk 49 km southwest, about 49 min by car
- Chernogolovka 49 km southwest, about 49 min by car
- Elektrogorsk 57 km south, about 57 min by car
- Noginsk 61 km south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alexandrov Kremlin 2024-05-01 9890, Mike1979 Russia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aleksandrov - Sverdlova street 47 - 2025-09, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Aleksandrov - Lenina 51 - 2025-08 - 02, Александр Сигачёв, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexandrov Kremlin tower 02 (winter, 2014) by shakko, Shakko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov, Vladimir Oblast, Russia - panoramio (5), Anton Nikiforov, CC BY 3.0
- На маяке - panoramio, spam00, CC BY 3.0
- У рынка - panoramio, spam00, CC BY 3.0
- Lenin street. Alexandrov. Vladimir reg. Russia. Улица Ленина. Александров. Владимирская обл. Россия - panoramio (1), kikiwis, CC BY 3.0
- Пожарка - panoramio, spam00, CC BY 3.0
- Alexandrov Lenina24, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lenin street. Alexandrov. Vladimir reg. Russia. Улица Ленина. Александров. Владимирская обл. Россия - panoramio, kikiwis, CC BY 3.0
- Цветное (47083179104), Andrey from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Военное (47083180594), Andrey from Moscow, Russia, CC BY 2.0
- Alexandrov Sverdlova47, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 15 - 2025-08 - 04, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 28 - 2025-08, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 30 - 2025-08 - 01, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Museum of Marina and Anastasia Tsvetaeva. Alexandrov. Vladimir reg. Russia. Музей Марины и Анастасии Цветаевых. Александров. Владимирская обл. Россия - panoramio, kikiwis, CC BY 3.0
- Museum of Marina and Anastasia Tsvetaeva. Alexandrov. Vladimir reg. Russia. Музей Марины и Анастасии Цветаевых. Александров. Владимирская обл. Россия - panoramio (1), kikiwis, CC BY 3.0
- Alexandrov VoennyiPer5-6, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 30 - 2025-08 - 03, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 13 - 2025-08 - 02, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov ChurchTheotokosBogolyubovo4, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Завод на институтской - panoramio, spam00, CC BY 3.0
- Alexandrov ChurchTheotokosBogolyubovo3, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov Voennaya2, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 30 - 2025-08 - 02, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov - Lenin street 13 - 2025-08 - 01, Александр Сигачёв, CC0
- Alexandrov ChurchTheotokosBogolyubovo5, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov ChurchTheotokosBogolyubovo2, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov Pervomaiskaya69, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum of Marina and Anastasia Tsvetaeva. Alexandrov. Vladimir reg. Russia. Музей Марины и Анастасии Цветаевых. Александров. Владимирская обл. Россия - panoramio (2), kikiwis, CC BY 3.0
- Институт и завод при нем - panoramio, spam00, CC BY 3.0
- Alexandrov SeraphimSarov church, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov-tower, A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RZD VL10-1785 2005-10 Alexandrov I 1128863597, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexandrov WaterPump, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov Voennaya4, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov Pervomaiskaya71, Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandrov Zubov House 2024-05-01 0063, Mike1979 Russia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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