Kizhi is an island of Lake Onega in Karelia and Represents an old Russian style of village. The Open Air Museum attracts tourists all summer long. This unique place is the example of northern wooden architecture.
Have you heard the legend, which says that the huge wooden church was built without a single nail? Did 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, which take place on the island.
With your local charismatic guide you will discover the Kizhi Open Air Museum, the Church of Transfiguration, you will discover the architectural masterpieces such as the wooden domes, the gables and the ingenious decorations designed to keep the water off the walls, and many other secrets of this beautiful place.
Guided tour