About twenty thousand years ago, this place was in the glacier began to melt and fill the water numerous small rivers. Then there are several picturesque lakes connected by a marvelous bays and canals. And this beauty is stretched a hundred kilometers.
The first mention of Seliger found in old Russian chronicles XII-XIII centuries, however, the name of the lake they sound a little bit different - "Sereger", which translated from Finnish (namely, they were the first to settle in these places) means "lake portage" "transparent or rugged lake." For him to deliver the goods and goods of other nations.
Beach Seliger uneven, it seems that the mythical forest edge tailor cut a wavy line and has not lost - the beauty armholes and various islands is able to awaken a sense of light in even the most callous heart.
One notable places Seliger is Stolobny Island - Monastery, the bell tower which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings. Earlier in Nilov Desert constantly thronged by pilgrims from all over the country, because it is considered the second in the world after the Holy Sepulcher shrine. Those who have been here, they say that at the very top rethought the whole of life, and from the joyful expectation of something bright and clean tremble not only air, but also the soul.
Lovers can enjoy the benefit of the Sign convent, Pushkin Museum, Museum of Bells, the county town museum and many other attractions that will add to knowledge base about this amazing place.
Tourists say it is better to come to Seliger in the spring, when the snow has melted, the first leaves, but many vacationers have not yet completed are a number of recreation. After all, this place attracts not only for its beauty, but also a wealth of flora and fauna. Fishermen happy abundance of fish - about 30 species, such as bream, pike, perch, burbot, and hunters - the opportunity to catch wild boar, fox, raccoon or squirrel (albeit with special permission).
One hundred and ten small rivers filled with water Seliger his strength, and flows out of it, only one river. Maybe this explains not only the deepness Seliger, but also feelings of fullness, covering anyone who at least once visited this lake. Here there is a rise in vitality, harmony and peace, like a lot of different energies flocked in one place. They say that those who have been on this lake and loved him with all my heart, it is reflected in his eyes.