Architecture
130th Quarter, Irkutsk: Wooden Houses, Cafes and Window to Asia
A restored district of wooden houses at the foot of the Krestovaya hill, opened in 2011. It has paved walking streets, the…
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This page is for neighborhoods of Irkutsk valued for their architecture, led by the 130th Quarter, Irkutsk, a district of restored and rebuilt wooden houses in the southern part of the historic center. The guide explains what is original and what is reconstruction, where to walk and what to look for on the streets, so you can judge how much time the quarter deserves. Cafes, restaurants and a museum branch are nearby, but their hours change, so check them locally.
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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