Let's find out a little about the Siberian city, which is famous not only for Lake Baikal, but also for its rich history, in which it was the largest port and trade city in Siberia! In this article I will tell you which sights to visit in Irkutsk, first of all, except for Listvyanka and the 130th quarter.
Where can you stay in Irkutsk
Be sure to read the article about the best places for you to stay in Irkutsk. The article tells about all the places and cheap prices for hotels in the city that you can find on the Internet.
I'll run a little ahead and reveal a secret that all the main attractions of Irkutsk are located right in the city center. If you decide to visit this city, then I advise you to stay in good hotels, which are located in the very center of the city, I mean such hotels as:
- Europe,
- Marriott,
- Irkut, Saen,
- Delta, Sun,
- Empire,
- Atlas
- Gloria
I recommend booking all hotels in only one place - the RoomGuru service, which I have trusted for more than a year, booking places here wherever I am, and I have been in enough places to talk about the quality of booking and cost savings. You can also book a plane ticket on my website, in the air tickets booking section at the very top of my blog.
What to see in Irkutsk first of all
Of all the places, I will highlight the most basic ones that you simply must see with your own eyes when you draw up a walking route.
130 quarter in Irkutsk
Quarter 130 appeared relatively recently, in 2012. At this place there was a squalid area with wooden buildings of the last century, houses were burning here almost every night, but after the demolition of this area, the mayor of the city decided to build a historical landmark that will play a huge role in tourism.
In fact, after the construction of the 130th block, I was a little upset, when you walk around this block, it takes some kind of sadness. It seems that they were building a historical landmark, but it turned out to be a commercial one, on every corner and floor there are boutiques and restaurants with prices calculated for a wealthy tourist.
Babr or the main symbol of the city
Here, in the 130th quarter, you can take a picture with Babr, which is not only the main attraction of Irkutsk, but also became the symbol of the city on the flag.
Lower embankment
The lower embankment is the place where there is something to see in Irkutsk from the places located nearby. Here you can not only walk along the lower embankment in the evening, but also take pictures of such places as:
Monument to the founders of the city
Church of the Savior and next to the monument to Peter and Fevronia of Murom
Cathedral of the Epiphany on the lower embankment
Moscow gates
And just have a great time after work near the Angara River, breathing in the fresh air of the rushing stream of water. By the way, it is near this embankment, on the other side, that the Irkut River flows into the bed of the Angara River, so you can visit a geographically significant place in the city. Here, on the lower embankment, you can sit perfectly on the benches.
Upper embankment
The upper embankment has become a favorite place for young people; here you can walk along the Angara River, enjoying panoramic views and fresh air. In summer, you can ride a river tram here, the fare is 250 rubles, the ride time is about 30-40 minutes. There is something else on the upper embankment that is worth seeing and photographing, I mean the monument to Alexander III.
Monument to Alexander the third
Kirov square
The square near the city administration and the governor's house is called Kirov square, here in the summer it is very convenient to relax on a bench near the central fountain. Many students of the linguistic university like to sit here right on the grass with whole companies. In summer, very beautiful flower arrangements are planted here, the park is very green and beautiful.
Church
Museum of the Decembrists
Drama Theater named after Okhlopkov
Icebreaker Angara
Fountain on the Decembrists' Square
Musical Theatre
If you have a free evening, I recommend dedicating it to a musical theater performance. An excellent walk will turn out if you start your journey through the 130th block with a smooth transition across the bridge to the musical theater and the evening theatrical performance, only we book tickets in advance.
Peak of Love
Another attraction of Irkutsk, which is loved by newlyweds and romantics. If you want to look at Irkutsk from above, then the peak of love is exactly what you need, everything is in full view here. Recently, a construction company has erected a building here, which has a cafe on the top floor, the view from the window of this cafe is simply amazing, but the prices ‘bite’.
Irkutsk attractions outside the city
Although the places outside the city, this is a separate topic, but I will touch on it. Here you will need to go far out of town, about 60 kilometers along the Baikal highway. Having covered this distance, you can visit the Taltsy Museum, see Lake Baikal and eat delicious omul in Listvyanka.
Lake Baikal
On my blog there are not only several articles about this lake, but also a whole section devoted to the places of rest on Lake Baikal, I definitely recommend to go to the section ‘Lake Baikal’ and read the information about all the questions that you may have.
Chersky Peak at the ‘Pribaikalskaya’ camp site
Taltsy Museum
The museum is located on the 47th kilometer of the Baikal tract, here you will see all the ancient culture of not only Irkutsk, but also immerse yourself in the times when merchants lived and there were fortresses, history lovers should definitely visit.
Listvyanka village
The village of Listvyanka has already become one of the most visited places for tourists from other cities, in the summer here you can not only relax near the shore of Lake Baikal, but also eat smoked omul, just walk along the embankment and ride boats as an excursion program. We are going here for the whole day, from morning to evening. Here is an article with photos of summer Baikal in Listvyanka.
Perhaps you will be interested in learning about apartments, cottages, tourist centers on Lake Baikal, where you can stay on the coast →
Irkutsk interesting places map
And finally, if you suddenly liked something, I advise you to look at the map of Irkutsk attractions in order to know where to go and where what is. On this map we compose our tourist route, if you have any questions, then we write comments, by the way, if you have a question how to get to Irkutsk, then here is a detailed article for you with routes and ways to get to the desired place.
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