Fence with gate of Kizhi Pogost
Fence with gate of Kizhi Pogost, Wooden fence and gate at Kizhi Pogost, Russia.
The 300-meter-long wooden fence rests on a boulder foundation and features a main entrance gate measuring 14.4 meters wide and 2.25 meters tall.
Built in the 17th century as a defensive structure, the fence underwent reconstruction in the 1950s under the supervision of architect Aleksandr Opolovnikov.
The fence marks the boundary between sacred and secular spaces, enclosing the wooden churches and bell tower of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visitors enter through the main gate near the Church of the Intercession, with additional wicket gates located on the eastern and northern sides.
The fence structure integrates traditional Russian log construction techniques with a foundation made entirely of local boulders from Lake Onega.
Location: Kizhi
Architects: Aleksandr Opolovnikov
Part of: Kizhi Pogost
GPS coordinates: 62.06713,35.22380
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:57
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