Irkutsk is an ancient Siberian city with a rich history and unique cultural heritage. Founded in 1661, it became an important commercial and cultural center of Eastern Siberia. Today, Irkutsk attracts tourists with its architecture, museums and proximity to Baikal. A map of museums and attractions will help you get to know this amazing city better and plan your route. Among the main museums of Irkutsk, the Irkutsk Regional Museum, one of the oldest in Siberia, deserves special attention. The Decembrists Museum tells about the life of exiled nobles in Siberia, and the Sukachev Art Museum will delight with a collection of Russian and Western European art. The Angara Icebreaker is also unique – a museum on water dedicated to the history of navigation on Baikal. These and other museums of the city reveal different pages of its history and culture. The main attractions of Irkutsk include the monument to Alexander III, the Transfiguration Cathedral and ancient merchant houses in the city center. A special flavor gives the city wooden houses with carved casings, preserved in the historical area. The map will help you not only find these places, but also plan a convenient route to visit them. An excellent route for exploring the city can start from the Angara embankment, where a monument to Alexander III is installed. From here go to the Transfiguration Cathedral, then along Karl Marx Street to Kirov Square. Along the way, you will see ancient buildings and museums, and the map will tell you what other interesting places to visit nearby. You can explore Irkutsk on your own using a map or choose a tour with a local guide who will reveal the secrets of the city to you. Plan your trip in advance by mapping the museums and attractions you want to visit to make your trip even more exciting.