- 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.
- Kizhi Island, church ensemble (pogost). West view from Lake Onega. From left: Church of the Transfiguration, bell tower, Church of the Intercession.
- The Kizhi Pogost (also known as the Kizhi enclosures) were built on Kizhi Island, one of thousands of islands in Lake Onega in the Karelia region.
- The pogost is famous for its splendor and sturdiness, in spite of that it's far constructed completely of timber. ... Download Travel Checklist for Kizhi Pogost.
- The Kizhi Pogost: The Kizhi Pogost has two wooden churches and a bell tower that were built during the 18th century.
- 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.
- Q. What was Kizhi Pogost used for? A – The Kizhi Pogost represents an important step in the establishment of Orthodoxy in the Russian North.
- The Kizhi Pogost enclosure holds two wooden churches and an octagonal bell tower built during the 18th-century. ... kizhi-pogost-1. Photo credit.
- Kizhi Pogost is such a rare example of religious architecture that the site it was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1990.