Sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin
All year
Walking
Lasting 3 hours
Provider: Solovetsky Museum-Preserve
Description: The Solovetsky monastery is the real pearl of the Russian North, a majestic, vivid and remarkable facility. Its walls are built of granite boulders, polished by years-long impact of ice and sea water. Because of its nature this building material has not only excellent constructing and shock-proof characteristics but also forms a unique and absolutely specific view of the landmark. Boulders of different size, shape and colour create a specific impressiveness of the monastery architecture. The relief of the walls and towers is accomplished so high-skilled that they do not break the environment but fit harmoniously into the ensemble. With good reason the Solovetsky monastery may be called a real wonder of fortification.
Description: The Solovetsky monastery is the real pearl of the Russian North, a majestic, vivid and remarkable facility. Its walls are built of granite boulders, polished by years-long impact of ice and sea water. Because of its nature this building material has not only excellent constructing and shock-proof characteristics but also forms a unique and absolutely specific view of the landmark. Boulders of different size, shape and colour create a specific impressiveness of the monastery architecture. The relief of the walls and towers is accomplished so high-skilled that they do not break the environment but fit harmoniously into the ensemble. With good reason the Solovetsky monastery may be called a real wonder of fortification.