What to see in the capital of Karelia? There are a lot of excursions in Petrozavodsk. Among them are those that include exclusively city attractions. But there are excursions from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi, Valaam, the park "Ruskeala". The article provides a summary of the most popular tourist routes.
Before telling about excursions from Petrozavodsk, it is worth listing the main attractions of this city.
Onega Embankment
This part of Petrozavodsk has recently been reconstructed. In 2003, the embankment was laid out with paving stones, wrought iron lamps and rotundas were installed. This is a great place for leisurely walks, romantic meetings.
Here, on the embankment, you can see quite unusual sculptural compositions. One of them, shown in the photo below, is called "Fishermen". Installed in 1991. The length of the embankment is approximately three kilometers.
Parks
A monument to the first Russian emperor was erected in Petrovsky Square. Besides this sculpture, there is nothing remarkable in the park. Local people like to visit the square, especially on hot summer days. In excursions around Petrozavodsk, the square, of course, is not included.
Near Petrovsky Square there is a Park of Culture and Rest. In the 19th century, there was a garden in its place, which included more than two hundred species of plants. In the 20th century, it was converted into a public park.
Exhibition complex
Many excursions from Petrozavodsk to Karelia involve a visit to Kizhi. If you go from Petrovsky Square to the west, cross Lunacharsky Street, you can see a landmark that is directly related to the famous open-air museum. We are talking about the lecture and exhibition complex "Kizhi", located in Komsomolsky Square.
Musical Theatre
This Petrozavodsk attraction is located about a hundred meters from the Exhibition Complex. The theater was built in 1955, vaguely reminiscent of the Bolshoi in Moscow.
Other sights of Petrozavodsk:
- Art Museum.
- National Museum.
- Governor's Park.
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
- Holy Cross Cathedral.
Excursions from Petrozavodsk
In the summer it is worth visiting Kizhi, Solovki, Valaam. These grandiose monuments of architecture and architecture, by the way, included in the list of "Miracles of Russia", make an extraordinary impression at any time of the year. But the Karelian climate is quite severe and does not favor walking. And the excursion from Petrozavodsk to Valaam or Solovki will take almost the whole day. In addition, to evaluate the works of masters of Russian architecture in a hurry will not succeed, it takes time.
In the spring, the season of river rest opens. There are many unique natural monuments in the vicinity of Petrozavodsk. One of them is the Ruskeala Park, which annually collects hundreds of thousands of tourists. Rafting on the Shue River is a route that is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. Read more about popular excursions from Petrozavodsk below.
Kizhi
Almost every ancient city has churches and monasteries founded several centuries ago. But nowhere in Russia is there anything remotely resembling the Kizhi complex of extraordinary beauty. This unique work of masters of architecture is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
There is an open-air museum on the island where tourists go by boat. Meet their guide. He tells in detail about the history of Kizhi, the architectural features of this complex. Traveling to the island takes approximately seven hours.
There is a sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, involving a visit to Kizhi. On a bus, tourists, accompanied by a guide, make a short trip around the city, stopping at the main monuments. The guide tells about the main events from the history of Petrozavodsk. A few hours later, tourists are rafting to the island. The duration of the tour is ten hours.
Balaam
The island is located on Lake Ladoga. The unusual atmosphere of the Russian North reigns here. But you can reach the coast of Valaam by boat, which leaves from the water pier in Sortavala. That is, the tour includes attractions of this city.
Mountain park "Ruskeala"
During a tour of Petrozavodsk and Karelian attractions, tourists will learn a lot of new things, breathe in the clean mountain air, and take unusual photos.
Park "Ruskeala" - one of the most picturesque places in Russia. It is especially beautiful in summer and spring. Mountain waterfall Akhvensky, marble quarry - the main attractions of Ruskeala.
The famous Karelian park is not without signs of civilization. On its territory there is a cafe where sightseers usually stop. It was in these picturesque places, near the Akhvensky waterfall, that the film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" was filmed.
Restless travelers, constantly searching for thrills, choose a jeep tour in Karelia. On an SUV, tourists reach Kivach Waterfall, Assumption Church, Sampo Mountain and other attractions. Such an excursion takes a whole day.