High in the mountains of the Eastern Sayan, hiding among gorges and blue There is a mountain resort "Shumak" (at an altitude of 15 …
The sculpture "Babr" is a monument in the city of Irkutsk and is located in a square on Lenin Street. This monument depicts a tige …
Square 50 years of October is located on the south side of the central part of Irkutsk between Sedov and Baikal streets, near the …
The monument to Leonid Gaidai, the famous director of cult Soviet comedies, is located in the central part of the city of Irkutsk …
If you are in Irkutsk, do not spare time on the most beautiful street of the city - the Lower embankment of the Angara. Its length …
On the border of Russia and Mongolia, at the ascent on the Munku-Sadyk ridge there is a round lake Ekhoi. The name comes from the …
Irkutsk Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in Russia, located 30 kilometers southeast of the city of Irkutsk. The date …
In the Okina district of Buryatia in the bowels of the Eastern Sayan, the unpredictable Urik River spilled. Powerful rapids and pi …
Ascension Monastery is a male monastery in the city of Irkutsk. He's very, very old. The date of its construction is recognized by …
On the Irkutsk embankment in honor of the 350th anniversary of the city, a monument to Yakov Pokhabov was erected. Little informat …
Ivanovo Square in Irkutsk is one of the oldest shopping places. It was founded in the late 18th century for the purpose of trade i …
The monument to Alexander III in Irkutsk was erected in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander III in 1908 following the results o …
One of the famous sights of Irkutsk is undoubtedly a monument to Leonid Gaidai and the main characters of his film "Caucasian Pris …
Decembrists Square is one of the most popular places in Irkutsk. It used to be called the Assumption. Here, indeed, there is somet …
At the intersection of the Big Sayan and the Okina Range in Buryatia, Lake Khara-Nur stretches, which means “black lake” from the …
In Irkutsk, Lake Agul is located in the Nizhneudinsky district. For Eastern Sayan and Tofalaria, this place is considered a precio …
Tired of the noise of the city and just want to get distracted? Then the information is for you! We invite you to visit the isl …
Constitution Square is a popular place for recreation and walks among residents of the city. It is located in front of the registr …
The Agul River is a tributary of the Kan River flowing through the lands of Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk. The river takes its origins o …
Siberia has long been known for stunning natural beauty: snow-capped mountains, dense forests, emerald glades full of scented and …
The Kazan Church (the Mother of God-Irkutsk Church in the name of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God) is an Orthodox church in Ir …
Kropotkin volcano is a natural monument of the Eastern Sayan with a regular cone. A unique object of Buryatia, located in the vall …
Wikipedia: Selenga' (Bur Salenge mu ren Mong). Selenga river in Mongolia and Russia (Buryatia), flows into Lake Baikal, belongs to …
The Big Sayan Ridge is located in the southern part of Siberia, the total length is 150 km. It coincides with the Eastern Sayan li …
In 2010, a monument to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was inaugurated in Irkutsk. The idea appeared a few years earlier, …
Without reaching Irkutsk 200 km. you can get a unique impression of what you saw. And all because in the area where the Snow River …
October Revolution Street is located on the right bank in the city of Irkutsk. Kuibyshevsky district. The street originates from K …
Labor is a sports complex in the city. Irkutsk is located on the right bank, the main sports ground of the city, which was built a …
Lokomotiv Stadium in Irkutsk is a favorite meeting place for people leading an active lifestyle. It was founded in 1957 and is loc …
The Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of the Mother of God is a local landmark of the city, a Roman Catholic church with …
The Church of Gregory of Neocaesarea is located in the historical part of the city of Irkutsk near the Trinity Church. Named in ho …
Baikal seal is not found anywhere in nature except Lake Baikal. To see this rare animal in natural conditions is almost impossible …
The hay and forest markets, as well as the bread markets, were located on the site of the abandoned Arsenal Square. They were move …
Baikal is famous not only for the purest water, but also for the nature that enveloped the lake. One of these natural wonders of t …
What is the Tunkin Valley? Tunkin valley is located on the border of Buryatia and Irkutsk region. This place is known to touris …
The current Irkutsk Cathedral Mosque is a cultural heritage of federal significance. It was first opened in 1897 by the Shafigulli …
Tunkin Golts is a mountain range separating Buryatia and the Irkutsk region. This natural object is one of the largest, because it …
The Paris Commune Park was founded in 1920. It is located on the Kai Mountain, in one of the most picturesque areas of Irkutsk. To …
The Botanical Garden of Irkutsk State University is spread over 27 hectares. It was established in 1940, and in 1941 the first pla …
You will ride on a hivus near the ice-free source of the Angara RiverWalk through the famous tunnels cut into the rocks of the Cir …
You will visit the southern part of Olkhon Island;Walk through the original village of Khuzhir;You will see the most famous attrac …
During the tour you will visit: Salt LakeAncient river terraceValley of Stone SpiritsThe oldest marble quarryThe remains of the B …
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I make the coolest and most soulful trips to Baikal, Baikal and Mongolia! The time of great geographical discoveries is …
Individual and group tours Listvyanka (Taltsy, Shaman-stone, Chersky stone, riding dogs and snowmobiles, visiting the …
The usual Russian-speaking name "Lena" has nothing to do with the female name - it is only a derivative of the Evenki word of the …
Dates: from 29.06.2025 to 13.07.2025 from 20.07.2025 to 03.08.2025 from 03.08.2025 to 17.08.2025 Tour programme Day 1. Me …
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Irkutsk is a unique Siberian city on the banks of the Angara with a centuries-old history of merchant prosperity, the intersection of cultures and a strong character. Its wooden architecture, ancient temples and cozy embankments create a unique atmosphere, and the proximity of the great Baikal and the mountain ranges of the Eastern Sayan makes the city an excellent starting point for adventure.
Man-made sights of Irkutsk amaze with diversity: walks along the Lower Embankment of the Angara open a view of monuments and sculptures, including the famous Babr and the monument to Alexander III. In the historical center are concentrated the square of 50 years of October, the Decembrist Square and Ivanovo Square, Orthodox churches and monasteries - Voznesensky, Nikolo-Innokentyevsky and Kazan Church, as well as the functioning Cathedral Mosque and Catholic Cathedral. Museums and ethnographic complexes preserve the memory of merchant life and Siberian streets, and monuments to writers and cinema give the city a special cultural charm.
Natural pearls in the vicinity of Irkutsk beckon no less: the mountain resort of Shumak, the Big Sayan Range and the Tunkinsky Golts open routes for trekking, and the lakes Ekhoy, Agul and Khara-Nur create unforgettable landscapes. The Irkutsk Reservoir, the waterfalls of Hamar-Dabana and Kinzelyuksky Falls are places of power for nature lovers, and the warm Emerald Lakes and the rivers of the Angara, Selenga and Snow give the opportunity to relax by the water and photos for memory.
On our website, all these points are conveniently collected on an interactive map: you can see the sights of Irkutsk, read brief descriptions, find out the distances and build a route. The interactive map helps to arrange a walk in the center, a trip plan to Baikal or choose several natural sites for a day trip, while maintaining optimal travel time.
You can explore the city on your own, walking along the embankments, looking at temples and museums, and you can order excursions from local guides - professionals will tell interesting stories, show hidden corners and make a route for your interests. Excursions and author’s routes will help to better understand history and culture, and independent walks will give freedom and unexpected discoveries.
Come to Irkutsk to experience the Siberian spirit, discover the architecture of the old city and go to the great natural sites nearby. Travel, photograph and come back again – there is always room for new stories and experiences.
