Pokorovskaya Church
church, Kizhi Island, Russia
Also known as: Church of the Intercession
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The Pokorovskaya Church, also known as the Church of the Intercession, is located on Kizhi Island in Russia's Karelia republic. Built in 1764, it is a notable example of Russian wooden church architecture. The church features 10 cupolas and is decorated with local icons from the 17th and 18th centuries. Kizhi Island itself is an open-air museum showcasing restored historical wooden structures, including several churches, and is a significant tourist destination.1
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