If your river cruise includes a visit to this island, then I think you'd be very pleased. This was probably the highlight of all the cathedrals we'd seen as i thought it was an amazing piece of architecture and the rest of the island museum site was great to see.
Kizhi is a fantastic collection of churches, belfries, chapels and houses. Access is very good from the river boat jetty, there's a boardwalk that takes you right up to the Cathedral of Transfiguration.Be sure to watch the craftsmen producing the aspen wood shingles used to clad the churches.There's a typical North Russian farmhouse complete with implements and furniture and close by the lake is the sauna.There are plenty of toilets and the whole site is accessible for wheelchairs if you take care.About a 30 minute walk away is the village of Kizhi, definitely worth the walk if you have time.
这座岛屿的景色可以用绝美来形容。碧水蓝天,全松木制的教堂在绿草的掩映下显得格外壮丽。阳关灿烂夏天是游览这里的最好时节,在太阳的照耀下木制教堂会在一天中的不同时段里呈现出不同的色彩。你可以从圣彼得堡一路搭乘邮轮南下经过四座小城到达莫斯科,基日岛就是其中一站。岛上常住人口不足50人,基本都是负责维护岛屿生态和教堂等建筑的工作人员,他们身着俄罗斯传统服饰,十分热情。岛上的教堂建筑群建于十五世纪,绝对是难得一见的伟大创造。假如你来到俄罗斯就一定要来这里看一看,基日岛绝对会让你流连忘返。
The Kizhi Open-Air Museum is incredibly out of the way; we were only able to visit it because it was included on our Viking River Cruise up the Volga and its tributaries from Moscow to St. Petersburg. It was by far the most important stop of the Volga portion of this trip. If we had come to Russia as independent travelers, it would definitely have been more difficult, although I believe not impossible. At any rate, I am very grateful we were able to see this astounding place, where an entire cluster of churches and other buildings, built entirely by hand out of wood, have been preserved. The only downside of our visit is that the main church of the Transfiguration has been undergoing restoration for many years, and one is not able to visit the inside of it. Also, it is perforce held up in part by modern structural reinforcements while the restoration work on the wood is going on. We were told that virtually no new wood is being used: only the old wood is being restored so that the structures may stand another 500 years or so. Visit it if you can.
A very unusual collection of wooden buildings, Bath Houses, Houses, Barns,Churches, Windmills etc. Church with many domes and meant to have been constructed without a single nail! Book a Guide who will explain the purposes of all the different buildings. As you walk around there are crafts people demonstrating their unique skills which brings the past to life. So good to see these ancient skills are still being preserved. A very interesting visit, would recommend it if you are in this part of Russia.(For those who have mobility needs, there is Wooden decking at the start of the walk around the small island, wheelchair access is 'ok -ish' as long as you have a strong pair of hands. It is fairly flat with no gravel, but not all buildings are accessible for sole wheelchair users.)
Kizhi Island has an open-air architectural museum and reserve. There are more than 80 wooden monuments representing folk wooden architecture, ancient Russian pictorial art, and cultural items of the region's various ethnic groups. The wooden churches and chapels were outstanding.The Church of the Transfiguration, with its 22 timbered onion domes is awe inspiring!The tranquility of the island is so peaceful and serene. Many old, beautiful buildings, monuments and landscaping that takes your thoughts away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.This is an attraction you do not want to miss! Many wonderful photo possibilities.Jon Lefeber
Kizhi Pogost is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia that contains a trio of ornate 17th century church buildings made entirely of wood. The structures were built entirely from wood without the use of nails, and they've withstood the test of time. Even today, the 22-domed church on the site is one of the world’s tallest wooden structures.
An absolute must do if you can, very difficult to get to, we travelled 3 days on a boat to get there. The building is truly extraordinary!
This amazing open-air museum chronicles a a difficult way of life on Lake Onega-- iced in during winter and often impossible to reach during summer. The island was a place for trade, a place for "games", but as it grew, it became a community. The Church of the Transfiguration, the summer church, was built in its grandeur with its 22 domes without a using a single nail. The smaller Church of the Intercession was heated in winter. By visiting here, you feel the strength of endurance, courage and perseverance of all people. Most of all, you feel hope.
According to the popular legend, this church was built by a single man with only one tool - an axe! The Church of the Transfiguration was quite a beautiful sight, as was the entire stroll around the open air museum. A highlight on the waterway cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg.