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Best Churches and Monasteries, Irkutsk: Baroque and Beyond
Eight places of worship in Irkutsk, from the oldest stone church and Siberian Baroque cathedrals to a working convent and a Buddhist…
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Start here if you want to explore Irkutsk by interest rather than by individual attraction. Best Things to Do, Irkutsk offers a broad starting point, while Best Museums, Irkutsk narrows the focus to collections and exhibitions. The Green Line Self-Guided Walking Tour, Irkutsk is useful if you prefer to explore on foot. Other guides bring together places to eat, family activities, seasonal ideas, and cultural sights. Choose a topic that matches your visit, then follow the linked articles for a closer look at specific places and experiences.
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Best Wooden Architecture and Historic Houses, Irkutsk: 9 Stops
Nine places to see Irkutsk's carved wooden houses and historic mansions, from the restored 130th Quarter to Decembrist homes, a carved merchant…
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Best Museums, Irkutsk: History, Art and Decembrist Houses
Eight museum stops in Irkutsk, from Siberia's oldest museum and a carved wooden mansion to Decembrist family homes and a real steam…
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Green Line Self-Guided Walking Tour, Irkutsk: Route and Stops
A walking route through the historic center of Irkutsk, from the Alexander III Monument on the Angara to Holy Cross Church by…
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Best Things to Do, Irkutsk: Old Town, Museums and Angara Walks
Ten places that show Irkutsk at its best: restored wooden streets, Siberian Baroque churches, Decembrist houses, a museum icebreaker and a working…
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