Special interest places in Karelia

Interesting places in Karelia, tourist sights in Karelia

The two largest lakes in Europe – Onega Lake and Ladoga Lake – are situated on Karelian territory. One of the mysteries of the Onega Lake is located on the Besov Nos (Demon’s Nose) cape. Here some pictures painted by the people of the late Stone Age have survived. Scientists call them petroglyphs. They were also discovered on the shore of the White Sea. Petroglyphs made 5 thousand years ago represent one of the first examples of ancient culture. They are considered to be one of the most outstanding monuments of primitive art in Northern Europe.

No less unique is the White Sea. In summer it is warm, in winter, severe and arctic. Water of a depth of 100 m becomes a phenomenon known as liquid frost, as its temperature is -1,5’C. Despite the severe climate, 27 rare species of birds and animals reside on the islands of the White Sea. Cultural potential of the White Sea region is huge. Solovetskiy monastery, petroglyphs, Kuzova archipelago – all these places attract fans of history and tourists who are not seeking for comfortable rest.

Onezhskie petroglyps

Karelia, Onega lake

Karelian petroglyphs are related to the number of unique objects of cultural heritage of Northern Europe. These are the most valuable certificates of the remote past which has reached us from the late Stone Age. Their age makes from 5 to 6 thousand years.
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Ruskeala marble quarry, 1766-1940

Sortavala, Karelia

Ruskeala is situated in 24 km to the north from Sortavala. The famous marble and lime plant is located there there. The marble has beeing extracted since XVIII century, it was used for a decoration Kazanskiy and Isakievskiy churches in St-Petersburg.
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