Notorious islands provided Solovetsky Monastery, built in the 15th century. With a light hand of the Soviet authorities, he was transformed into a Special Purpose Camp, the so-called elephant. Within its walls were serving sentences writers, metropolitans, bishops, philosophers. The revival of monastic life in the monastery resumed only in the 90s of the last century.
Panorama of Solovetsky monastery opens eyes at the approach to the largest island of the archipelago. On the territory of the monastery can be seen Transfiguration Cathedral, which is one of the largest temples of ancient Russia. His appearance is striking in its grandeur and simplicity at the same time. Just north of it is another ancient cathedral - Assumption, which, according to tradition, was erected on the whole world famous architects Novgorod. All the architectural ensemble of the Solovetsky Monastery admire the massiveness of its arches, and the whole look - a severe form.
In the monastery will tell about the life of local miracle-workers, as well as their visions and the phenomenon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Visited the scene of the exploits of prayer companions can actually at some point feel the presence of the Monks.
Particularly noteworthy Anzer island, which is often referred to as Russian Golgotha. This is perhaps the most mysterious island Solovki. It lies in the north-west of the archipelago. To get to it is only possible in the summer. Here are two of the monastery. Anzer practically a virgin. It no roads, no electricity, no shops. The civilian population on the island is also no. Here live some hermits and novices. On the slope of the local Mount Calvary can see a real miracle - birch in the form of a cross.
Pilgrimage to Solovki remember. Tour to this archipelago have thoughts about the spiritual, even most notorious atheist.