The Ruins of Alph are a set of ruins located south-west of Violet City. These ruins have four different entrances in which to gain access to various Unown forms, two of which only accessible through Union Cave. There are a few hidden rooms which require you to use various moves or items which give even more items. If you bring a special Arceus to the ruins, you shall be teleported to the Sinjoh Ruins. If you turn your radio on while in the area, you will hear a very strange radio signal.

Cameron's Photos
On Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Cameron the Cameraman will appear outside the ruins and will take photos of you and your Pokémon team.
On Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Cameron the Cameraman will appear inside the ruins and will take photos of you and your Pokémon team.

Special Moves used in :
Surf
Strength
Rock Smash
Flash