- «Mount Athos of the North» — so is often called the ancient orthodox monastery on Valaam Island which has always been an indispensable religious and...
- In addition to the main monastery complex, monastic sketes are dotted all over the island. Valaam can be visited as part of a cruise from St Petersburg or via a ferry...
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- The main island of the archipelago also called Valaam is home to a 14th century monastery and one of the most popular Orthodox tourist destinations.
- Calculate your route to and from Valaam Island, choose your restaurant or accomodation next to Valaam Island and check the online map of on ViaMichelin.
- The island of Valaam is a unique nature reserve with steep cliffs, bays, and quiet lakes. ... It connects fr. Valaam with the second largest island — Skitsky.
- The Valaam founders Sergius and Herman were the first monks “from the Eastern countries” who settled on the island when Rus (the name of the medieval...
- On the largest island of Valaam accounted for 2 / 3 of the area - 27,8 km 2. The length of the island of 9.6 km, width - 7.8 km.
- In a trip with a route from the Solovetsky Islands to Valaam you will explore the northern region filled by history and mysteries. ... Day 7 The Valaam island.
- The beauty of the local nature fascinated Shishkin, Kuindzhi, Roerich who depicted Valaam as a mysterious, inaccessible, holy island.