Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, Alaska, United States
4.5 (41 reviews) Spent Ranking #8 in Ninilchik Churches & Cathedrals
Stunning --- Do not overlook this beautiful site!
I was born and raised in Alaska, and this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to! The church is on a place overlooking a quaint little village settled alongside the inlet. It makes you feel like you just stepped into a 19th-century novel! This is a great place to stop for a picnic, read a book, or peruse the gravestones. Locals might notice some familiar ancestral names. I would recommend going on a warm and sunny day (as we did) if possible, but I'm sure it will be enjoyable in other weather. Two things to note: First, visitors CANNOT enter the church itself. You can still go inside the churchyard, though! Second, there's a whole lot of cow parsnip growing across the road from it, so be careful! It's likely to cause a rash if it comes in contact with your skin. We found this out the hard way.
Address
, Ninilchik, Alaska, United States, Postal Code: 99639.
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Website
http://oca.org/parishes/oca-ak-nintol
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 13:54
User Ratings
4.5 based on (41 reviews)
Reviews
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5Ferg42995 5:00 PM Jun 27, 2020
Beautiful church with beautiful views
Wow! What a beautiful site! If you are traveling between Anchorage and Homer, make this a Must Stop on your route. The Russian Orthodox church is beautiful. There are also two cemeteries next to the church. One is for Veterans and is well maintained. The one in the church yard is more overgrown with wildflowers but you can still see the beautiful crosses at the grave sites. On the other side of the church, you get beautiful views of water, volcanoes, and mountains. The views are breathtaking. And if you are lucky like us, you will also have an eagle soar above while you are there.
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4Mark H 5:00 PM Jul 10, 2022
A peaceful scenic spot just off the Sterling Highway
If you’re visiting the Kenai peninsula and driving south towards Homer this is a must stop between the views and the history of this church. It’s a direct tie to the Russian heritage of Alaska and the graveyard is worth walking around. It’s a short half mile trip down a gravel road off of the Sterling Highway. There is plenty of room for RVs and the surface is solid enough to park a motorcycle. Take your time and walk the grounds, enjoy the flowers and the view across the water. It’s a nice break.
