Botanical garden in Solovki, Botanical garden on Solovetsky Island, Russia.
The garden sits within Makarievskaya pustyn, enclosed by high hills on three sides, creating conditions for growing plants 165 kilometers beyond the Arctic Circle.
Monks established this garden in 1822, developing cultivation methods that allowed southern plants to thrive in the challenging environment of the Russian Far North.
The garden forms part of Saint Macarius Skete within the Solovetsky Museum-Reserve, reflecting the monastic traditions of cultivation in Arctic conditions.
Visitors can reach the garden via boats from Kem or Belomorsk during summer months, with travel times ranging between 2.5 to 4 hours.
The microclimate of this northern garden permits the cultivation of watermelons and other southern plants despite its location beyond the Arctic Circle.
Location: Solovetsky Island
Inception: 1822
Part of: Saint Macarius Skete
GPS coordinates: 65.05293,35.66563
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:21
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