The height of the Church of the Ascension, one of the highest tent-roofed churches in Russia, is 45 metres. It is known that patriarch Nikon prayed in this church.
In the interior the characteristic ceiling structure for the wooden churches and chapels, covered with paintings has preserved.
There is the bell tower, built in 1700, near the church. The wonderful proportions, the play of dimensions and volumes make the Piyala ensemble one of the most beautiful monuments in Russia.
Как добраться
From the road Onega-Yarnema turn to the Piyala village, the church is situated on the bank of the Onega river.