Sokolovsky quarry

Sokolovsky pond appeared in Zhitomir due to flooding of the unused granite quarry. Kind of stone bowl was made by human hands, or rather special equipment and explosives. Now Sokolovsky flooded quarry waters natural sources.

Quarry and factory, which produced processed granite, are close enough to Zhitomir. Due to the fast-growing city and problems with pumping water extraction of granite was stopped. It was decided to close the quarry, although the plant still continues its activities.

Interesting was the way to lift the granite top - it was a spiral counterclockwise and was further stacked boulders. Today, this rise can be estimated only by divers, because it is under water. Wishing to dive to a depth of 90 meters missing in summer and winter. To try to get the pond not only local, but also divers from other cities.

In addition to the depth and good visibility, water attracts tourists tiered bottom. Another attraction Sokolovsky career has long been submerged car. VAZ were absolutely the whole bottom of the reservoir until the machine is not yet started leaking oil and gasoline. Then the owner of the factory took care of removing the vehicle.

Ever since the flooded quarry in the city there were a lot of rumors about the excavator that does not have time to pick up when the water began to arrive, and left him at the bottom. None of the divers plunging into the pond did not confirm this theory.

Water clarity and proximity to dwellings career every year attracts a large number of those wishing to relax on the beach and swim. However, the quarry is part of the guarded area and local travelers have to settle for a small area, which allows to enter the water.