Oreshek is one of the most beautiful and famous northern fortresses and looks picturesque from both water and land. Here the walls and towers of the 15th century and the remains of a church turned into a war memorial have been preserved. In the 17... read more
Staraya Ladoga is one of the oldest trading settlements of Northern Russia. It was once the residence of Prince Rurik. Now you can see a powerful fortress of the 15-16th centuries, the church of St. George of the 12th century with unique... read more
The Holy Dormition Maiden Monastery is located in the village of Staraya Ladoga, on the bank of the Volkhov River, north of the stone fortress. It is one of the oldest monasteries of the North-West of Russia.
read moreSt John the Forerunner Monastery is located almost at the exit from Staraya Ladoga, but its huge bright blue heads are perfectly visible even from Nikolsky Monastery. One church survived from the whole monastery - a huge cathedral of the Nativity... read more
