Sightseeing tour in Petrozavodsk and Kizhi island

Duration

7 hours

Overview

Kizhi is an island near the Lake Onega in the Karelia one of Russia republics. Close to Petrozavodsk this beautiful island is attracting tourists from all owner the world. Do you know that settlements and churches on the island were known from at least the 15th century- 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- Is it true that Kizhi Open Air Museum is a World Heritage site- What kind of Festivals and folklore performances are organized on Kizhi Island- With your local charismatic guide you will discover beautiful city Petrozavodsk with its neoclassical architecture, 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.