Lake Baikal
City tour of Irkutsk
Irkutsk was founded in 1661 when the Russian military cossack troops established
a fortress on the right bank of Angara River . From late 17 th century,
it was a political, economical and cultural center of Siberia . The city's
Russian classical architecture dates from the period of the 1880s when
the city boomed after gold was discovered in the area. Most of the brick mansions and grand public buildings varying in architectural styles were constructed in the late 19 th - early 20 th century. The beautiful Russian Orthodox churches and a Polish Cathedral (the only Siberian Gothic-style building) are located in downtown.
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| Itinerary | 3 houres | |
| Group size | 1 person to variable | |
| Season | All year round | |
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ADVENTURE
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INCLUDED
- Museum fees
- Guide service
- Food & accomodation
PROGRAM
3 houres
You will see many small one- and two-stored wooden houses or cabins that
are decorated with "wooden laces" (hand-made carvings) as
well as modern constructions of the 20 th century.
Tourists visit either the Irkutsk Museum of Regional Studies or the Decembrists'
House. During this city tour of Irkutsk, our guide tells you about the
Siberian city evolution, shows the most interesting sights and peculiar
features of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia.
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