Valamon luostari (orthodox monastery)

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New Valamo or New Valaam (Finnish: Uusi Valamo, or simply Finnish: Valamon luostari) is an Orthodox monastery in Heinävesi, Finland. The monastery was established in its present location in 1940.

One of the most famous religious places in Finland. Situated in beautiful landscape. Called "uusi" Valamo. The former monastery is in Russian territory, in Lake Ladoga.
www.valamo.fi/en/index.php
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Coordinates:   62°33'43"N   28°47'29"E
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