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.
Korela Fortress
🏯 Fortress remains · 📜 Historic site
Lutheran Church in Priozersk
🕍 Place of worship
Valaam Monastery Metochion
🕍 Place of worship
Priozersk Railway Station
🚂 Railway station
The Vuoksi River and Love Island
🔭 Viewpoint
Lutheran Church in Melnikovo
🕍 Place of worship
Church of St. Andrew the First-Called
🕍 Place of worship
Point 4
🚂 Railway station
The railway station building in Priozersk is an example of early 20th-century Finnish architecture. It was built in 1916 under the direction of the chief engineer of the Finnish railways. The station became part of an important transport hub linking Finland and the Karelian Isthmus.
The station is an example of wooden architecture uncommon for this region. Its walls are painted red, like the houses of station keepers of that time. In 2008 a fresh coat of paint made the building brighter and more prominent in the townscape. Elegant decorative details highlight the station's Scandinavian style.
On City Day, tours and photo shoots are often held at the station. Locals and visitors alike are fond of the place.
Point on route “A Town on the Karelian Isthmus”
Point 4
🚂 Railway station
The railway station building in Priozersk is an example of early 20th-century Finnish architecture. It was built in 1916 under the direction of the chief engineer of the Finnish railways. The station became part of an important transport hub linking Finland and the Karelian Isthmus.
The station is an example of wooden architecture uncommon for this region. Its walls are painted red, like the houses of station keepers of that time. In 2008 a fresh coat of paint made the building brighter and more prominent in the townscape. Elegant decorative details highlight the station's Scandinavian style.
On City Day, tours and photo shoots are often held at the station. Locals and visitors alike are fond of the place.
7 points
51 km
4 hours
