World Heritage Identification Number: 544
World Heritage since: 1990
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Kizhi Pogost: A Wooden Architectural Marvel on Lake Onega
The Kizhi Pogost, nestled on the picturesque Kizhi Island in Lake Onega, is a captivating testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the ancient Russian artisans. This remarkable ensemble of architectural wonders has earned a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List since 1990.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The pogost of Kizhi (i.e. the Kizhi enclosure) is located on one of the many islands in Lake Onega, in Karelia. Two 18th-century wooden churches, and an octagonal clock tower, also in wood and built in 1862, can be seen there. These unusual constructions, in which carpenters created a bold visionary architecture, perpetuate an ancient model of parish space and are in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
Encyclopedia Record: Kizhi Pogost
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, Russia. The pogost is the area inside a fence which includes two large wooden churches and a bell-tower. The pogost is famous for its beauty and longevity, despite being built exclusively of wood. In 1990, it was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites and in 1993 listed as a Russian Cultural Heritage site.Additional Site Details
Area: 0.57 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 62.0675833333 , 35.2243611111
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