Title: Valaam Archipelago Travel Guide: Best of Valaam Archipelago, Sortavala Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk

  

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# Valaam Archipelago Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

## Visit Valaam Archipelago

Things to do

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### Popular places to visit

#### Valaam Monastery

You can learn about the history of Valaam when you stop by Valaam Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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#### Vakkosalmi Park

Explore the great outdoors at Vakkosalmi Park, a lovely green space in Sortavala. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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#### North Ladoga Republican Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Ladoga Republican Museum during your travels in Sortavala. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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### Sortavala

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