Kizhi island Walking tour

Duration

5 hours

Overview

Kizhi is an island on the Lake Onega in Karelia. Representing old Russian style of living village- Open Air Museum is attracting tourists all summer one of Russia republics. This unique place is the example of northern wooden architecture. Have you heard the legend, which is saying that huge wooden church was built without a single nail- Do you know that settlements and churches on the island were known from at least the 15th century- Kizhi Open Air Museum is a World Heritage site. Here you can attend all kinds of Festivals and folklore performances are organized on Kizhi Island. With your local charismatic guide you will discover Kizhi Open Air Museum, Transfiguration Church, will discover architectural masterpiece- wooden domes, gables and ingenious decorations designed to keep water off the walls and many other secrets of this beautiful place.