Valaam Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Valaam Island, Russia
Valaam Monastery is an Orthodox monastic complex spread across several islands in Lake Ladoga in northern Russia. The site includes churches, chapels, residential buildings for monks, workshops, and expansive gardens connected by paths and bridges.
The monastery was founded in the early 15th century and grew into an important spiritual center in northern Russia. Swedish attacks in the 17th century led to destruction, but after Russian reconquest the site was rebuilt and expanded.
The monastery takes its name from the island and serves as a living center of Orthodox spirituality that draws pilgrims from across Russia. Monks here practice ancient liturgical chanting and hold services several times each day, which visitors are welcome to attend.
Ferries connect the monastery to the mainland from May through September, with the crossing taking about an hour. Visitors should bring appropriate clothing for religious sites and note that some areas remain accessible only to monks.
The monks cultivate their own fields and orchards and produce food items such as dairy products and vegetables for daily needs. This self-sufficiency allows the monastery to function largely independent of mainland supply lines.
Location: Sortavalskoye urban settlement
Inception: 1407
Architects: Aleksej Gornostaev
Website: http://valaam.ru
GPS coordinates: 61.38874,30.94423
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05
Valaam Research Religious-Archaeological and Nature Museum-Reserve
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Central manor of Valaam monastery
126 m
Каменный дом при гостинице ("флотский домик") (Сортавальское г.п.)
338 m
Церковь иконы Богоматери "Живоносный источник" и Живоначальной Троицы во внешнем каре монастыря (Сортавальское г.п.)
90 m
Orchard, Valaam Monastery
185 m
Пихтовая аллея (аллея одинокого монаха) (Сортавальское г.п.)
254 m
Ограда аптекарского сада с калитками и воротами (Сортавальское г.п.)
167 m
Водомерный пост (Сортавальское г.п.)
219 m
Workers house, Valaam island
275 m
Корпуса внутреннего каре монастыря (Сортавальское г.п.)
32 m
Winter Hotel, Valaam
281 m
Water House, Valaam
212 m
Посадки клёна и ясеня (Сортавальское г.п.)
139 m
Монетные ворота с дровяниками (Сортавальское г.п.)
13 m
Гранитная лестница (Сортавальское г.п.)
219 m
Old brothers' cemetery of Valaam Monastery
118 m
Металлическая ограда с восточной стороны внешнего каре (Сортавальское г.п.)
122 m
Церковь Петра и Павла во внешнем каре монастыря (Сортавальское г.п.)
77 m
Upper garden, Valaam
207 m
Односторонняя аллея лиственниц (Сортавальское г.п.)
263 m
Orchard with Vegetable Garden and Pond, Valaam Monastery
275 m
Свечная лавка (Сортавальское г.п.)
106 m
Церковь Успения Богоматери во внутреннем каре монастыря (Сортавальское г.п.)
97 m
Церковь валаамской иконы Божией Матери во внутреннем каре монастыря (Сортавальское г.п.)
92 m
Memorial obelisk with the names of royal people who visited Valaam
142 m
Chapel of the Intercession of the Theotokos
99 m
Chapel of Joy of All Who Sorrow, Valaam
253 m
Transfiguration Cathedral (Valaam)
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