Canyon Ruskeala is a monument of nature and a monument of mining. Marble was mined there as far back as the 17th century, not just an architectural masterpiece in St. Petersburg , Tsarskoe Selo , Gatchina is decorated with marble. There is a Marble canyon of Ruskeala in Karelia, in Sortavala district, not far from the city of Sortavala. The marble quarry in Karelia was the place of open marble mining, and it was from here that stones were obtained for the cladding of such architectural masterpieces as St. Petersburg St. Isaac's Cathedral, metro stations Ladozhskaya and Primorskaya.
The canyon is part of the complex of Ruskeal quarries and is its main highlight. This canyon is the oldest of all, and now it is filled with water, thanks to which it is famous for its unsurpassed beauty.
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Attractions of the Marquet quarry Ruskeala
The quarry itself is a majestic attraction. Coming here, you find yourself in a fantastically beautiful world where you can relax in nature, go boating, fish, go to the forest for mushrooms and berries. Fans of extreme sports can try their hand at rafting on the rapids of Tohmajoki.
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In addition to such an active holiday, you can immerse yourself in the history of the mining business, contemplate the ruins of an old marble plant.
Be sure to visit the waterfall Akhvenkoski. It was here that the film "A Dawns Here Are Quiet" was shot at the time. It's no wonder that filming of movies was conducted and continues to be conducted here, because the picturesque views and the mysterious beauty of the local nature can not but attract the attention of filmmakers. As recently as 2010, the film "Dark World" in the genre of fantasy was shot here - the terrain here is really a bit mysterious.
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The mountain park "Ruskaela" is not in vain called the highlight of Karelia. It is so unique that the second such is not in Russia, and, perhaps, throughout Europe. This place is one of the most amazing places in the Northern Ladoga Lake and the only monument of both nature and history of mining.
The banks of the Marble Canyon, which is located on the territory of the Ruskaela Park, steeply rise above the emerald waters. The whole canyon is permeated with underwater and surface mines, galleries and drifts. On the boat you can swim in the mysterious grottoes. But underwater mines and labyrinths can be seen only by being a diver.
Mountain Park "Ruskeala": how to get
There are several ways to get to the park: by car, train, bus. If you are coming from St. Petersburg, you need to go through Priozersk along the Priozerskoe highway, then - to the city of Sortaval, and from there, along the main road, move towards Petrozavodsk. At the 10th kilometer from Sortavala, take the A-130 road to Värtsilä. It takes about 5 hours from St. Petersburg. However, it is much easier to get here by train.
Excursions to the park "Ruskeala"
The mountain park offers everyone a lot of options for recreation and excursions. For example, individual visits to the park are available, excursions, water walks on the marble lake. As a more extreme holiday you will be offered diving and tarsinka.
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Weather in Ruskeala
As for the climate, we can say that it is rather soft in Karelia. Throughout the year for this area is characterized by a large amount of precipitation. In winter there is a lot of snow and it's pretty cool, although large frosts are a rarity.
In the summer it is hot almost never happens - only as an exception for several days. The hottest month is July. The temperature on the hottest days can rise to + 30 ° C, but generally keeps at 13-15 ° above zero. And in the summer there are white nights, when the sun shines almost whole days. But in January, the duration of the light day - only 4-6 hours.