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Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel
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Prominent landmark in Unalaska, is one of the oldest churches in Alaska, and is significant as the site from which missionaries brought their religion to the local Aleut people

General Information

Hours:
Call ahead; limited public access; services held regularly
Fees:
Free to visit exterior; donations welcome
Pet Policy:
No pets inside the church
Closest cities with major hotel chains:
Anchorage, AK (~800 mi east by air)
Seasons:
Open year-round; summer is most accessible
Location:
Church of the Holy Ascension, Unalaska, AK
Website:
visitdutchharbor.com

How to Get There

From Anchorage, AK (~800 mi): Fly Alaska Airlines to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Airport (DUT) ~2.5 hours, then take a taxi or rental car ~3 miles to the Church of the Holy Ascension in Unalaska.

Overview

The Church of the Holy Ascension in Unalaska is a Russian Orthodox church built in 1894-96 on the north side of Unalaska Island, a National Historic Landmark and one of the best known landmarks of the Aleutians. It is a cruciform wood-frame building with a 52-foot bell tower and green onion domes, restored in 1998, and holds icons and artifacts. The bishop's house, nearby, is a two-story building of 1882. Visitors are welcome to tour; call ahead.

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