Stone City– one of the main attractions of the Perm region. It is located 6 kilometers from the village of Usva. Another name for these rocks is Devil's Settlement. Locals usually call them Turtles.
Once upon a time, millions of years ago, the waters of the Perm Sea splashed here, which, retreating, left behind an amazing phenomenon - a spur of the Ural Ridge.
If you believe legend, then once upon a time, there was a rich city here - beautiful people lived in it, built beautiful houses and performed beautiful deeds. And everything would be fine, but the ruler of the city could not rejoice in all this - his daughter was blind and could not see what a wonderful place she lived in... One day the ruler turned to the sorcerer to ask him to restore his daughter’s sight. The sorcerer agreed, but with only one condition - the city would be turned to stone. The ruler agreed to everything, and the magician kept his word. But instead of a city, the girl saw blocks of stone...
Who built the Devil's Settlement?
Stone City- a purely natural creation. But it looks as if someone built it all on purpose. There are gates with arches, a large central square, spacious avenues and narrow alleys, and there are also dead ends. The Devil's Settlement is famous for its unusually shaped rock outcrops. Scientists suggest that such bizarre forms appeared under the influence of fast waters of a mountain river that flowed here several million years ago. And then the mountains rose higher, forming the Rudyansky Spoy ridge, and the river disappeared.
Landscapes of the Stone Town.
The rocks are composed of fine-grained quartz sandstone. The rock massif is cut through by numerous deep cracks (up to 8-12 meters). The width of the cracks is from 1 to 8 meters. Thanks to this, the outlines of the rocks and the cracks in them are very reminiscent of the houses and streets of an old, abandoned city.
The giant stone reserve is divided into Big AndSmall town . It has its own streets (and even an avenue - the largest crack between the rocks with sheer walls 8 meters high). In the Big City there are two highest outcrops, called, due to their resemblance to animals in shape, Big AndSmall Turtles .
Turtles of Stone Town.
The numerous streets, paths, alleys and dead ends of the city draw you in, like a huge labyrinth from which you have no desire to get out. Those who dare to climb to one of the peaks will be treated to an amazing view of the surrounding areas. It is very beautiful here on sunny autumn days, when the forest and field around are covered with gold and from the height of the rocks a person feels like a real crown of nature.
Stone Town is popular with rock climbers - competitions are held here annually between Emergency Situations Ministry employees and local speleologists. The number of tourists visiting this amazing monument is constantly growing - and there is a simple explanation for this, hidden in the incredible beauty and uniqueness of this amazing place.
At any time of the year you can come to Stone Town and spend the night in a tent. The most significant inconvenience is the complete lack of water. You need to take it with you.
Climbers.
How to get there
By car:
About 200 km: along the Perm-Kizel highway past the village of Usva for about another 1 km, then turn to the village of Yubileiny and another 5 km before turning right at the sign “Stone City”. We leave the car near the turn and walk about 1 km along the path. There will be many paths, but they all lead to the Stone City.
By public transport:
By bus Perm-Gubakha or Perm-Kizel, or by train from Perm with a transfer in Chusovoy to Usva. From Usva, walk 1 km along the Kizelskaya highway, turn to Yubileinyye and another 5 km, and then turn to Kamenny Gorod and another 1 km.
You can get to the turn to Chertovo Gorodishche by minibus from Usva to the village. Yubileiny, it runs once a day at approximately 14.00. But you still have to walk back, or hitch a ride to Usva. Because this minibus returns early in the morning.
- Near the Stone Town there are many other attractions that can also be visited: numerous rocks on the Usva River, Usva Pillars, caves, abandoned coal mines in Usva and much more. Come, it's worth seeing!
- September 25, 2015
Stone City- one of the main natural sights of the Perm region. Another name for these rocks is Devil's Settlement. Locals usually call them Turtles.
Description
This is a truly unique natural monument, located on one of the peaks Rudyansky Spoy ridge(526 meters above sea level). Moreover, this place gained wide popularity relatively recently – less than two decades ago. Since then, the flow of tourists here has been growing every year. Even travel agencies organize regular weekend tours here.
Stone City famous for its bizarre rock outcrops, for which this place received its name. The rocks are composed of fine-grained quartz sandstone. The rock massif is cut through by numerous deep cracks (up to 8-12 meters). The width of the cracks is from 1 to 8 meters. Thanks to this, the outlines of the rocks and the cracks in them are very reminiscent of the houses and streets of an old, abandoned city.
The remains have their own names - Turtle(she does bear a striking resemblance to a turtle) Feathered Guardian etc.
In the center is the Turtle stone The cracks also have their own names - “streets”. The biggest "street" is Avenue. The length of the “streets” reaches 80 meters. There is also one here Square.
Tourists also share Stone City on Big And Small, which differ in size. It’s nice and beautiful on these rocks at any time of the year: be it summer or winter.
Scientists believe that this miracle of nature was formed thanks to an ancient river that once flowed here. But keep in mind that on Stone Town There are no water sources, so you will have to take water with you.
Weekend route
Nearby Stone City There are many other attractions that can also be visited as part of this exciting weekend itinerary: numerous rock formations, caves, abandoned coal mines and much more.
How to get there?
Get to Stone Town (Devil's Settlement) Perm Territory very simple. By car through Chusovoy, Gremyachinsk, Usva. Turn on Stone City is located behind the kilometer post of the 4th km of the Usva –
Tips on what to bring from Perm as a gift or souvenir.
Faceted glass
Few people know, but Perm is the birthplace of cut glass. In the early seventies of the nineteenth century, the first metal faceted glass was created in Perm by engineer Slavyanov. At the same time, the production of this household item began at the Sylven glass factory. Already in the middle of the twentieth century, a round rim was added in the USSR, which became the beginning of a new era of the legendary Soviet faceted glasses. So, you definitely need to bring a glass from here.
You can purchase a variety of variations of this gift, an item of household utensils, in souvenir shops in Perm.
Perm animal style
The Perm animal style is a distinctive type of artistic bronze metal-plastic art. Scientists suggest several centers of origin of this style, one of which is the Perm region. The images were based on figures of animals and birds, as well as mixed species and semi-human creatures.
If earlier products of animal style were used as religious objects, today these souvenirs can be purchased for interior decoration and as a talisman. A rich assortment is offered by souvenir shops, where you can find gifts such as keychains, books, magnets and amulets with images in the Perm animal style.
You can buy products in animal style in specialized stores or souvenir shops.
Selenite
Selenite is a stone that is the hallmark of Perm. Products made from this material attract the eye with their beauty and grace. Selenite is a type of gypsum named after the moon goddess Selene. Perm is the only region where this property is found. On the banks of the Ireni River, the stone is colored with impurities, giving it a rich palette of various colors. In Perm there is the only Selenite room in the country, where the best products from selenite are collected. The unique images and skill of the stone cutters will not leave any visitor indifferent. Selenite figures are in the public domain for residents and guests of Perm, so it won’t be difficult to buy them and bring them as a gift in one of the local souvenir shops.
Moonstone from Kungur Cave
Moonstone gets its name from its brilliance, similar to the light of the moon. Initially, it is endowed with magical properties, making it a guardian and protector from the evil eye. Jewelry made from moonstone amazes with its beauty. Perm stone cutters who mine stone in the Kungur Cave make colorful crafts and souvenirs from this material. You can buy moonstone in jewelry clubs and salons in Perm.
Perm - travel tips
- Renting apartments for daily rent in cities of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries is very convenient with the Sutochno.ru website, and including in foreign countries on the famous Airbnb website
- It is very convenient to search and book hotels using this service Hotellook or you can also try RoomGuru - I have outlined it in more detail.
- I recommend searching for air tickets using this site.
- Tickets for intercity and international buses can be found or
And Komi-Permyak district. This territory occupies a very large area. In terms of size, the Perm Territory is ranked 24th among all regions of the Russian Federation. There are many beautiful places here that will not leave any tourist indifferent. Further in the article we will go into more detail about some of them.
Natural attractions of the Perm region. Kungur Ice Cave
This underground palace is one of the largest in the whole world. In addition, this is also the “heart” of the Urals. Kungur Cave is one of the most visited places. It appeared 10 thousand years ago, and today it pleases with its extraordinary beauty. Many people visit this underground palace. On average, about 80 thousand tourists come here per year. They are attracted by the amazing combination of lakes, stone, ice and the connection of underground passages into one large labyrinth. This is incredible beauty that will not leave a single person without impressions. Not only Russians, but also thousands of people from other countries are eager to see the miracle. The cave stretches for 5.7 km. The excursion route is 1.5 km. After such a walk under the vaults of the dungeon, tourists can relax in a specially equipped complex.
Historical monuments
Travelers can visit various attractions of the Perm region. Those who love history also have a place to go. 130 km from Perm there is an ethnographic park that will leave an unforgettable impression. Here you can observe how peasants lived hundreds of years ago. The buildings on display are those that have survived from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You can see houses, forges, trade shops and much more. The most interesting thing is that a tourist can touch everything with his own hands, feel for himself how people lived many years ago. There is a stream near the museum where you can relax with the whole family, have a picnic, go fishing, or swim.
Hell Lake and the monastery on White Mountain
There are many legends about different reservoirs of the Perm region. However, Hell Lake is considered the most popular. It is located where the watershed of the tributaries of the left side of the modern Kama now passes. The area around the lake is swampy. In its shape from a bird's eye view, the reservoir resembles an egg. About 3.68 sq. km covers its area, and its depth is approximately 5-6 meters. It is surprising that the water in it is exceptionally clear, although the shores are very low and viscous. Near Kungur there is a monastery of extraordinary beauty. For Orthodox people this is a special place. By the way, the mountain is called that because the snow that falls here lies for a long time and almost never melts. It was on this hill that the St. Nicholas Monastery was built.
Beautiful view from Glyadenovskaya Mountain
The Nizhnyaya Mulyanka River flows through the Perm region. On its shore is Glyadenovskaya Mountain. If you climb to its top, you can watch a beautiful view - from here open spaces open up for several kilometers. You can see the Mulyanka River, the Kama River, and the picturesque
Stone City (Perm)
Over the past few decades, this place has been considered a favorite place for tourists to visit. It’s easy to get here by transport, which is why people so often come in whole groups for the weekend. Stone Town is the modern name of this place. Previously, it was called differently - Devil's Settlement. This place is truly mesmerizing. There are many stones throughout the area. But they combine very harmoniously, forming compositions of streets and passages. So, it feels like you are in a real city. It seems that all this was built on purpose: all these streets, avenues, squares. The stone city is so confusing that it becomes like a labyrinth, so you need to be careful if you come here for the first time. The symbols of this place are turtles, rats, seals and others. This is due to the fact that some combinations of stones resemble images of these animals.
History of origin
Of course, there are many legends about this place. It is believed that once upon a time, instead of connecting stones, there was a beautiful city where people of unearthly kindness lived, everything was always in bloom, culture was developing. The king had a daughter who could not see anything because she was blind. Only she could not appreciate the beauty that surrounded her. An evil sorcerer came to the rescue. He suggested that the king cure the child, and he, without hesitation, agreed. The moment the heiress's sight was restored, the entire city turned to stone, so the princess had no choice but to enjoy the beauty of the stone. Of course, the legend very beautifully describes the history of creation, but scientists are in no hurry to agree with it. It is believed that a river used to flow on the site of stone houses and streets. The power of water has broken through such sculptures. As a result, it was as if a city was formed. It consists of quartz fine-grained sandstone and Lower Carboniferous. The Stone Town is located at an altitude of 526 m (the top of Rudyansky Spoy). The entire rock mass is strewn with various cracks that reach up to 12 meters in depth. The extraordinary nature of the Ural Mountains is the result of the action of natural elements. Water, glacier, wind, change of geological eras - all this contributed to the creation of a unique landscape. If you climb to the top of the Stone City, you can observe the beauty of the Ural taiga.
Elements
The entire stone complex is divided into the Big City and the Small City. The distance between them is about 200-300 meters. It is difficult to find the Small Town; there is only an inconspicuous path that leads to it. It consists of four remains, which are also amazingly beautiful. The Leaky Stone and the Hole are especially attractive.
Features of the visit
A large number of tourists coming to the Perm region visit Stone Town in late August or early autumn. This time is considered the peak influx of people. This is due to the fact that it is in autumn, when nature is filled with different colorful palettes, that Stone Town (photo presented in the article) is unusually beautiful. Climbers are especially frequent guests here. Every year, Stone Town hosts a large number of athletes. Climbing competitions are often held here - after all, all the conditions have been created for them to take place. Competitions usually take place in the summer. Festivals are organized at the same time. Performances and performances take place among natural scenery. In general, you can have a good time in Stone Town all year round. Many tourists stay here overnight in tents. However, when going to Stone Town, you need to stock up on water, since there are no sources nearby. By the way, if you wish, you can also visit the caves of Sukhoi Log, which are located on the Usva River. They are no less attractive than Stone Town. Excursions to these places are usually on foot, since it is very difficult to get directly to the complex by car or bus.
How to get to this amazing place
The stone city is located approximately 200 kilometers from Perm. Getting here is very easy. First you need to get on the Perm-Kizel highway and move to the village of Usva. Then you only have to drive a short distance before the sign “Stone Town” appears. It is installed near the turn to the Yubileiny village. The main thing is not to take the necessary turn onto the dirt road. As we have already said, driving a car further will be problematic. Therefore, you need to walk the rest of the way (1 km). There is a special parking lot for cars. Of course, you can also use public transport to get to Stone Town. But this way is not very convenient to get to the desired road, since all buses/trains go to the village of Usva. You will have to change trains in Chusovoy and then walk all the way to Yubileiny - first about a kilometer from Usva along the road towards Kizel, then 5 kilometers to Yubileiny. The only minibus that goes to the village leaves every day at about 14.00. But you will have to go back on your own or hitch a ride, since the necessary transport runs only in the morning.
Finally
Undoubtedly, the Perm region surprises with its attractions. He will be able to please the eye with extraordinary works of nature, the culture of ancient times, and the beauty of monasteries. Here you can relax with your whole family or a group of friends, arrange a weekend and spend it as your heart desires. After all, what better way to heal the body than nature? It is this region that can give you an unforgettable vacation and emotions, and if you also visit various excursions, you can learn a lot of new and interesting things for yourself.