Bannery

The first written mention of the Irkutsk Znamensky Monastery is dated 1689. The original temples were built in 1663 and 1727 from wood. The old buildings were gradually replaced by stone ones. The main church (1757) is made in the style of Siberian Baroque. In the following years, through the efforts of parishioners and patrons, several cells for nuns, abbots, workshops of farm buildings were erected.

Today, from the entire monastery complex, the rector’s cells, the holy gate and the main church have been preserved. The monastery fence was restored and a diocesan administration with the chambers of the bishop was built.

You can visit the Znamensky Monastery using public transport. Bus (No. 3, 8, 9, 13, 15, 27, 31, 32, 67) or shuttle taxi (No. 56, 81, 84, 87, 92, 415) stop "Crafts School".