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| Name |
Kizhi Pogost |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Russian Federation |
| Address |
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| Overview |
Kizhi is an island in Lake Onega located about 350 km northeast
of Saint Petersburg. The name "Kizhi" is an aboriginal word
meaning "place for rituals." The whole island including the
Russian Orthodox churches of the 18th century has been
designated as the protected zone of wooden architecture. |
| Designation |
World cultural heritage |
| Designation year |
1990 |
| Criteria |
(i)(iv)(v) |
| Age |
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| Related homepage |
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/544/ |
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