Krasnoyarsk Pillars
Krasnoyarsk Pillars (also known as Stolby) (Russian: Национа́льный парк «Красноя́рские Столбы́») is a Russian national park located 10 km south of the city of Krasnoyarsk, on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains. The site is known for its dramatic rock formations. Over 200,000 climbers, hikers, and other visitors are recorded annually. The park covers 47,219 hectares.
| Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Map of Russia | |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Nearest city | Krasnoyarsk |
| Coordinates | 55°32′N 92°28′E |
| Area | 47,154 ha (182.06 sq mi) |
| www.zapovednik-stolby.ru | |
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