←A Town on the Karelian Isthmus

A Town on the Karelian Isthmus

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7 points51 km4 hours

Priozersk is a town on the Karelian Isthmus. At different times in its history the settlement and its fortress belonged to the Novgorod Republic, Sweden, Russia, and Finland. The town's name changed too: it was Korela, Kexholm, and Käkisalmi before becoming Priozersk after World War II. A great reason to learn the history of these parts. The route was designed especially for BelkaCar car sharing.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 🏞️ Enjoy the view
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras

Route points (7)

  1. Korela Fortress — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Korela Fortress

    🏯 Fortress remains · 📜 Historic site

  2. Lutheran Church in Priozersk — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Lutheran Church in Priozersk

    🕍 Place of worship

  3. Valaam Monastery Metochion — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Valaam Monastery Metochion

    🕍 Place of worship

  4. Priozersk Railway Station — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Priozersk Railway Station

    🚂 Railway station

  5. The Vuoksi River and Love Island — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    The Vuoksi River and Love Island

    🔭 Viewpoint

  6. Lutheran Church in Melnikovo — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Lutheran Church in Melnikovo

    🕍 Place of worship

  7. Church of St. Andrew the First-Called — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

    Church of St. Andrew the First-Called

    🕍 Place of worship

Church of St. Andrew the First-Called in Priozersk

Point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

Church of St. Andrew the First-Called — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”
Church of St. Andrew the First-Called — point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”

Point 7

Church of St. Andrew the First-Called

🕍 Place of worship

Historical Background

In early 2000 a chapel was built here dedicated to St. Andrew the First-Called, patron saint of fishermen and sailors. It stands on the bank of the Vuoksi River and has become a spiritual symbol for locals and visitors alike.

Architecture

The building is made of wood in the traditional Russian style. Its tent roof and golden dome blend harmoniously with the surrounding nature, creating a sense of unity between architecture and landscape.

Event

Every year the chapel hosts the rite of blessing the waters of the Vuoksi River. The event draws locals and pilgrims.