Similar Properties
| Name |
Cultural and Historic
Ensemble of the
Solovetsky Islands |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Russian Federation |
| Address |
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| Overview |
The property comprises six small and large islands located in
the Onega Bay of the White Sea in Northwestern Russia. In the
15th century, the Russian Orthodox Solovetsky Monastery was
built followed by many other monasteries. The monastery was
also renowned as a strong fortress. During the Soviet era, the site
served as a prison camp, and later a naval camp for the Soviet
Northern Fleet. |
| Designation |
World cultural heritage |
| Designation year |
1992 |
| Criteria |
(iv) |
| Age |
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| Related homepage |
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/632/ |
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