The Kremlin is the heart of Suzdal and the oldest part of it. Archaeologists believe the Kremlin date from the 10th century and according to the chronicles the first mention of the Kremlin was made in 1024. At the turn of the 12th century here rose a fortress. It was surrounded by earth ramparts 1400 m. long. On the top there was a wooden wall with towers. The prince's and bishop's residence with the principle cathedral were located in the Kremlin.

Here lived the prince's bodyguard, his court and the high clergy. The Kremlin is situated at the bend of the Kamenka river in the southern part of the town. To the east of the Kremlin there was the posad (the part of the city where common people lived) and the northern part was occupied by the largest monasteries (St. Alexandre monastery, the convent of the Deposition of the Robe, the Intercession convent and Our Saviour monastery). The Kremlin has preserved the earth ramparts and moats, several churches and the archbishop's residence with the Nativity cathedral.