• The pogost was built on the southern part of Kizhi island, on a hill 4 meters above the Lake Onega level. ... The Kizhi Pogost was built without using a single nail.
  • Kizhi Pogost is a historical site dating from the 17th century on Kizhi island. The island is located on Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia.
  • The Kizhi Pogost is undoubtedly the highlight of any visit to the island. ... The Pogost is home to two stunning wooden churches and an octagonal clock tower.
  • Kizhi Pogost is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia that contains a trio of ornate 17th century church buildings made entirely of wood.
  • The pogost is famous for its beauty and longevity, despite that it is built exclusively of wood. ... The Kizhi Pogost was built without using a single nail.
  • Kizhi Pogost consists of two wooden churches, both built without the use of nails as was common in ancient, Russian carpentry traditions.
  • The pogost was built on the southern part of Kizhi island, on a hill 4 meters above the Lake Onega level. ... The Kizhi Pogost was built without using a single nail.
  • The Kizhi Pogost was included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1990 and Russian Cultural Heritage in 1993.
  • Open Air Museum Kizhi, Republic of Karelia • Russia. On the Kizhi island Kizhi Pogost at dawn Kizhi Pogost Kizhi Pogost in autumn Onega lake Bird's eye view...
  • Kizhi Pogost is an enclosure with religious buildings typical for sparsely populated Orthodox communities.