The Church of the Transfiguration at Kizhi

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The Church of the Transfiguration at Kizhi

Kizhi · Karelia, Russia · Monument · Early Modern

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Shingled in aspen that turns silver in the northern light, the church is one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.

Kizhi Pogost is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the summit of Russian wooden architecture.

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