About
The pogost of Kizhi (i.e. the Kizhi enclosure) is located on one of the many islands in Lake Onega, in Karelia. Two 18th-century wooden churches, and an octagonal clock tower, also in wood and built in 1862, can be seen there. These unusual constructions, in which carpenters created a bold visionary architecture, perpetuate an ancient model of parish space and are in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
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The Kizhi open-air museum is open year-round, seven days a week, with seasonally different opening windows.
Admission
- Adults
- ₽1,200
- · From May 1 to November 5, 2026 the basic adult entrance ticket without экскурсия is RUB 1,200. A basic ticket with guided excursion is RUB 1,500. More extensive complex tickets and concessionary rates are also available on the official 2026 price list.
Booking
Booking recommended
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible