Marble Canyon. View from grotto. 23.08.2015

2-day trip.

 

Ruskeala. Marble Canyon.

This huge bowl was carved by man in the array of marble formation, born at the bottom of an ancient sea nearly two billion years ago. Its gently sloping and steep marble cliffs reach a height of 25 meters.

 

This is an old quarry of stone mining, which had been developed almost for three centuries. Today, it is a favorite place for lovers of historical heritage and “collectors” of natural phenomena.

 

The sides of the canyon are penetrated surface and underwater adits, drifts and mines. In one of the walls of the quarry there is a marble grotto – an important landmark of Ruskeala. It is possible to get to the grotto but only by water, using a boat.

 

The crystal clear lake is surrounded by green spruces and pines in summer, and in winter – the sparkling white snow gently covers marble, shimmering in the rays of winter sun.

 

The “Underground Lake”: this dip over the underground horizon was formed in 1928. It includes a set of adits, unique acoustics, a possibility to look into the depths of the marble designs.

 

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Thanks to everyone for your visit, kind comments and faves! :-)

Much appreciated!

 

Have a nice day! :-)

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