Kizhi Pogost, Russia is one of the most popular heritage sites in the world. Located on one of the many islands in Lake Onega, in Karelia, Russia, the Kizhi Pogost, Russia includes 2 18th century wooden churches, and an octagonal clock tower, also made of wood and built in 1862.
Kizhi Pogost in Russia includes unusual and unique constructions, in which carpenters created a bold visionary architecture. Kizhi Pogost included an ancient model of parish space and is in harmony with the surrounding landscapes. Kizhi is a lovely island on the Lake Onega and offers stunning views of the land and water.
Kizhi Island is about 7 km long and 0.5 km wide and is surrounded by about 5, 000 other islands, most of which are very small in size. Some of the islands are just as big as 35 km long. To get into Kizhi Pogost, Russia, travelers can access boats in summers or snowcat and cruise ship in the winter.
The Kizhi Pogost is the area inside the perimeter wall or fence which has 2 large churches and a bell-tower. The entire island of Kizhi is a museum, with several historically important and beautiful wooden structures. It includes windmills, chapels, boat and fish houses, saunas, barns, granaries, and homes. There are also 2 small villages on the Kizhi Island that are home to some local fishermen.
Tourists visit Kizhi Pogost, Russia to see its 22-domed Transfiguration Church. The church consists of large iconostasis, which is a wooden screen covered with religious portraits, including much gold leaf. The massive Transfiguration Church is about 30m tall, making it one of the tallest log structures in the world.