Historic Site · Petrozavodsk, Russia
Kizhi Pogost
A 17th-century wooden church complex on Lake Onega, built entirely of wood. Built 1714.
Photo: Ludvig14 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Petrozavodsk, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1714 |
| Coordinates | 62.0667° N, 35.2250° E |
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What Kizhi Pogost is known for
A 17th-century wooden church complex on Lake Onega, built entirely of wood.
About 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.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Petrozavodsk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) |
| Distance from the airport | 39.3 miles (straight line) |
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- Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) · Petrozavodsk, Russia · 36.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kizhi Pogost?
A 17th-century wooden church complex on Lake Onega, built entirely of wood.
Where is Kizhi Pogost located?
Kizhi Pogost is in Petrozavodsk, Russia. Its coordinates are 62.0667° N, 35.2250° E.
How do I get to Kizhi Pogost?
The nearest town is Petrozavodsk, and the nearest airport is Petrozavodsk Airport (PES), about 39.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Kizhi Pogost built?
Kizhi Pogost was built 1714.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizhi_Pogost — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q477462 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.