Balaam – an archipelago of over 50 Islands, separated by Straits. Marvelous harsh nature disposes one to prayer and spiritual search.
According to legend, the first Christian community here was founded by the Apostle Andrew.
The History of the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy monastery can be traced back to the 14th century, although, according to tradition, it exists since the 10th century.
He was repeatedly destroyed in the hostilities with Sweden. In the 16th century it killed 34 monk, refused to change faith. They were later canonized.
The Monastery was restored under Peter the great, and then relived the dramatic events of 1940.
Come To the island for tours curious tourists from all over the world, volunteers involved in the restoration of the monastery, pilgrims wishing to pray at the relics of St. Sergius and Herman of Valaam, St. Antipy, other shrines, listen to the wondrous chant.
The Island attracts history buffs, scholars, students.
For guests are three hotels on the island.
The fire in 2016, the monastery lost two: “Attic” and “Winter”, located in the same building.
Today, tourists and pilgrims can stay at the following hotels Balaam:
“Abbot” is located close to Transfiguration Cathedral in the monastery building, where the rooms are converted cells. In 19 double rooms and one single hotel on the island, can accommodate up to 39 people. Facilities provided in the three sanitary blocks.
The summer of 2016, you can stay on the ship "Admiral Kuznetsov" that constantly is at the berth.
In 2011, it opened another hotel on Balaam, "Slavic". It was reconstructed after a fire, used to be called “Summer”. Located on the territory of the Central manor.
In the Middle of the building is the Church of saints Cyril and Methodius with a small dome with a cross, which towers over the house, there are regularly held worship services.
In this hotel on the island, there are 25 double rooms with modern amenities.
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