Russian Federation Onega

Lake Onega

Europe's second-largest freshwater lake, known for its numerous islands and home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kizhi Pogost.

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Lake Onega is the second largest freshwater lake in Europe, and while the vast glistening waters are absolutely gorgeous, there are *so many* exciting things to see within the perimeter of the famous lake. Tour museums, witness captivating architecture and explore a culturally diverse and unique area in the European section of Russia.

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  • New UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Discover in 2021

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    We have put together this list of the *brand new* 2021 UNESCO World Heritage list destinations across the globe, from ancient temples to elevated pottery towns. These unique sites around the world are famous for their significant history and importance to local culture. Whether you seek to uncover rare biodiversity amongst the tropical Islands of Japan, tour dynamic landscape gardens in Brazil, or discover ancient astronomical sites- these are some of the most cutting edge cultural heritage sites across the globe that made the cut for UNESCO just this year.