Kizhi museum, Historic wooden chapel in Kizhi Island, Russia
The wooden Chapel of the Archangel Michael features intricate designs, carved elements, and traditional onion domes characteristic of Northern Russian religious structures.
Constructed in 1714 without using nails, the chapel represents architectural techniques passed down through generations of Russian craftsmen from the Karelia region.
The chapel maintains active religious ceremonies within the Kizhi Museum complex, connecting modern Orthodox practitioners with traditional Russian spiritual customs.
Guided tours in multiple languages lead visitors through the chapel grounds daily from May to September, with winter visits requiring advance reservations.
The structure demonstrates precision wood joinery methods that allow the building to stand firmly without metal fasteners for over three centuries.
Location: Kizhi
Inception: 1966
Phone: +79212245358;+78142535722;+78142799877
Email: museum@kizhi.karelia.ru
Website: http://kizhi.karelia.ru
GPS coordinates: 62.07420,35.22178
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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