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What to do and see in Sitka, Alaska (AK): The Best Sights & Landmarks
The city of Sitka, located on Baranof Island along the Alaska Panhandle, was once the capital of Russian America. Nearby Sitka National Historical Park was established to commemorate the Battle of Sitka in 1804, the last major conflict between Europeans and the native Alaskans. The park now helps preserve the culture of the Tlingit people, as well as the Russian and American settlers, with collections of rare artifacts, the preserved remains of the Tlingit fort and a Russian Bishop's House.
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1. Sitka Lutheran Church
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
This church was founded in the 1840's resultant from the Russian-American Co. bringing Governor Etolen to Sitka with his Lutheran wife precipitatin the building simultaneously of the Russian Orthodox Catheral of St. Michael as well as Sitka Lutheran Church directly across the street. It was the first Lutheran church and pipe organ on the west coast of America.
2. Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
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4.5 based on 882 reviews
Reviewed By 808janiep
I spent a month in Sitka and found so much beauty, yet the place I returned to almost every day was this pristine historical forest. It is a rain forest, a forest beside the sea, a forest along a river, a forest with amazing totem poles planted around a curve, a forest with eagles flying over the tree tops, a forest memorial of a battle site between the natives and the Russians, asking for peace and brotherhood. Whether you have several hours or only 15 minutes this may be the most sacred place you have been.
3. St. Michael's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By ruthandkev
Cruise port visit to Stika, wandering round Stika and came across the Cathedral which has a $5 dollar per person entry fee, worth every cent and more. Walked inside and was stopped in my tracks by the beautiful icons and altar box, met the bishop who was simply amazing to talk to, he gave us a detailed history of the cathedral, could have spent much longer looking at all the treasures.
4. Russian Bishop's House
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
Located within the Sitka National Historical Park, this is one of the last surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture in North America.
Reviewed By Land0nC
We stopped at the Russian Bishop's House on an impulse and were very glad we did. We took a short guided tour and learned some fascinating details about the early settlement of Alaska by Russians and then Americans, as well as some history of the Native people in the Sitka area. I recommend it to anyone interested in the history and European and Native culture of the Sitka area.
5. Baranof Castle State Historical Site
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By 6edith7 - Oklahoma, United States
We didn't know what to expect when we walked up to the top of this historical site. After reading the plaques at the site, we learned so much about the history, and how the U.S. acquired the territory of Alaska from Russia. After walking up to the top, you will love the 360 degree view you get above of all of Sitka. It's a great place for photos and selfies.
