Adherents of ecological tourism will say with confidence that for the sake of the beauty of the nature of Karelia it is worth going to this distant land. The republic is part of the Northwestern Federal District and borders the Arkhangelsk Region.
Earthly …
A relatively small territory of Karelia is covered with unique forests; there are two largest lakes in Europe - Onega and Peipsi. Many fast, full-flowing rivers cross Karelia, and the coastal cliffs amaze with their pristine beauty.
Lovers of beautiful nature have a reason to go to Karelia. Many natural monuments created by nature itself attract the attention of tourists who leave admiring reviews.
It is said that in 1719, by order of Peter the Great, the first balneological resort "Marcial Waters" was opened, where mud and mineral water enriched with iron were treated. The resort is still functioning, reviews of comfort are by no means laudatory, but the effect of the procedures and the skill of local doctors deserve praise.
Ruskeala mountain park was opened in the Sortavala region at a marble quarry. Currently, the quarry is flooded, and you can explore the park by sailing along the steep cliffs by boat. The strongest impression is from the monumentality and grandeur of the marble rocks. Karelia with its discreet, northern beauty attracts thousands of tourists.
… and unearthly
In the west of Karelia, on a hill where the Mizersky district is located, there is Mount Vottovaara, which is the highest point in the republic. Unique stones - seids and huge boulders - are scattered around the mountain in a huge area. According to ufologists, the mountain is the place where the portals of entry to another world are concentrated.
On the shores of the Unitskaya Bay of Lake Onega, there are the remains of an ancient Sami settlement - the village of Legrema. Its origins date back to the second to fourth millennium BC. On the other side is the famous Glade of Idols with the oldest chapel of St. Varlaam of Khutynsky, getting here, as they say, literally takes your breath away. Mystics and esotericists say that they not only draw strength from these places, but also receive revelations. Visions are also visited by mere mortals, however, few people share their impressions on the Internet, keeping the sacred.
The Demon tracks located in the town of Zalavruga attract with their mysteriousness. These are open White Sea petroglyphs. On the rocks, halfway into the waters of the Vyg River, images of animals and people are carved. These images were considered sacred for the peoples inhabiting ancient Karelia.
The second largest flat waterfall in Europe, Kivach, is located on the Suna River. Vacationers are advised to visit it and see with their own eyes how the river waters, bursting out of the rapids, fall from a height of ten meters. Kivach is located on the territory of the reserve of the same name, where bicentennial pines grow.
Of course, a visit to the ethnographic museum of Kizhi traditionally occupies a special place in a trip to Karelia in the "notes of travelers". He is worthy of praise. This open-air museum contains old peasant huts, a mill, a blacksmith's - giving an idea of the life of the indigenous population of Karelia. The pearl of this museum is the wooden Transfiguration Cathedral with its 32 domes. The entire museum for its exclusivity is under the auspices of UNESCO.
