The ancient Russian city of Irkutsk has a rather difficult history. The city was rebuilt twice after fires. Despite this, there are many interesting historical sites in the city located in Eastern Siberia on the banks of the Angara River. The ancient city was founded in 1661 as a prison, which can be seen in the preserved sights.
Irkutsk is one of the main tourist centers of Russia. But tourists, for the most part, are attracted by Lake Baikal, which is located near the city.
Unique architecture, picturesque places of the embankment, wooden buildings on lovely streets attract attention with their cozy, native atmosphere.
Informative individual tours of Irkutsk will definitely lead to the 130th quarter. Ancient buildings and architectural monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries were moved here from different places. It turned out to be a wonderful and cozy historical center (a wooden city of 65 houses). Comfortable benches located in the pedestrian zone will give you the opportunity to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The embankment of the city deserves special attention. Professional the best private guides in Irkutsk organize interesting excursions along the Upper and Lower Embankment. On the Upper embankment, you can walk along the well-maintained Gagarin Boulevard, visit the island of Youth.
Lovers of cathedrals definitely need to look into the church of Faith, Hope, Love and Their Mother Sophia. On the Lower embankment (it never freezes), you can visit the observation deck to enjoy the picturesque views, explore a variety of monuments and attractions.
Numerous walking tours of Irkutsk will capture a variety of museums, monuments and attractions. Walking on foot with a professional guide, you can learn the most unusual stories of the city, visit interesting and beautiful places. The famous Decembrist Museum will attract the attention of history lovers. Romantics will not ignore the Peak of Love, from where you can admire the beauty of Irkutsk.
Informative the best tours of Russian cities, including Irkutsk, will introduce you to the unique architecture, history, and nature of the Russian Federation. Over the years, Russia has created its own unique style, uniqueness, has been able to preserve its culture and strength, which is felt in every building, in every tree, in every Russian person.
Unusual original sightseeing tours of Irkutsk will definitely lead to the unique Lake Baikal. Nothing can compare with its beauties. In winter, you can see the famous blue ice, unique ice caves. In the summer, the beauty of Lake Baikal will amaze with its purity. The impressions will be added by Buddhism and shamanism preserved in the peoples living on the shores of the lake.
The ancient Russian city attracts attention with its originality and colorfulness. The unique folk traditions of the representatives of the nationalities who live here will not leave any tourist indifferent, because they have been created for centuries.
