Attractions

What to see in Irkutsk

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.

Manufactures and facilities

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 attractions and places

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.

Build routes and visit interesting places

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.