Vyazniki, Russia
Вязники
Vyazniki is a town of 39,243 people in Vladimir Oblast, Russia.
Why visit Vyazniki
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 14 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Vyazniki
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About Vyazniki
Vyazniki (Russian: Вя́зники) is a town and the administrative center of Vyaznikovsky District in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. Population: 36,203 (2021 census); 41,248 (2010 census); 40,398 (2002 census); 45,438 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Vyazniki, Vladimir Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks11
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes14
Столовая на Сенькова
Cafe · 1.1 km
9/8 улица Сенькова
Mo-Fr 08:30-04:30
2 more on the map.
History
The strategic height overlooking the Klyazma River was of great importance for defending approaches to the medieval Russian capital of Vladimir. To that effect, a fortress was established there some time in the 12th century, most likely in the 1130s. The Yaropolk fortress took its name from one prince named Yaropolk. It was situated about halfway between the nearest Klyazma ports: Starodub-on-the-Klyazma and Gorokhovets.
After the Mongols destroyed the fortress in 1238, Yaropolk was next documented in the 1389 treaty between Vasily I and his uncle Vladimir the Bold.
The selo of Vyazniki likely appeared slightly downhill from Yaropolk in the end of the 16th century; its first mention in the documents was in 1608 and it quickly developed into a merchant sloboda. When Yaropolk was annihilated by fire in 1703, Vyazniki came to dominate the area. In 1778, Vyazniki was granted town status.
From the History section of Vyazniki, Vladimir Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship8
Церковь Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы
Church · Russian Orthodox
2 Прядильный переулок
Храм Воздвижения Честного Креста Господня
Church · Orthodox · 1.7 km
10 улица Горького
Церковь Иконы Божией Матери Смоленская
Church · Russian Orthodox · 5.2 km
2А Центральная улица
Церковь Троицы Живоначальной
Church · Orthodox · 1.0 km
38 улица Киселёва, Вязники
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Гимназия имени преподобного Серафима Саровского
School · 1.0 km
1В Школьная улица
Healthcare13
Map of Vyazniki
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Getting there and nearby towns
Nizhny Novgorod (Strigino) (GOJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 101 km away.
- Novovyazniki 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Yuzha 39 km north, about 39 min by car
- Kovrov 53 km west, about 53 min by car
- Volodarsk 63 km east, about 1 h by car
- Pavlovo 66 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Murom 75 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Navashino 78 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Shuya 82 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Zavolzh’ye 88 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Chkalovsk 89 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vyazniki Trudovaya Gora street 2 2026-08 1787147572, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Trudovaya Gora street 2026-08 1787147545, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787147594, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Trudovaya Gora street 2026-08 1787147360, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki 20260819 134914, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787147660, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787147654, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sobornaya square 2026-08 1787147286, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787147689, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787147698, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Trudovaya Gora street 2026-08 1787147254, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Muromsky drive 2026-08 1787150721, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sovetskaya street 2026-08 1787147750, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sovetskaya street 2026-08 1787147757, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sovetskaya street 2026-08 1787150671, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sovetskaya street 2026-08 1787150660, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Vyazniki Sovetskaya street 2026-08 1787150677, Artyom Svetlov, CC BY 4.0
- Введение Богородицы во Храм 02, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (7), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Озеро никола 2, Splin 1973, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Церковь Пресвятой Троицы Вязники, Кривошеина Мария, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Усадьба Сенькова 01, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Озеро никола, Splin 1973, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Церковь Пресвятой Троицы купола Вязники, Кривошеина Мария, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Усадьба Сенькова 02, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Введение Богородицы во Храм 01, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Усадьба Сенькова 03, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Пожарная, SVnik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (12), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники. Неторопливость. - panoramio, Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (5), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (3), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (6), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (9), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (10), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
- Вязники - panoramio (8), Дмитрий Мозжухин, CC BY 3.0
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