Irkutsk travel guide

Irkutsk residents call their city the capital of Eastern Siberia and simply «the middle of the earth». It is equally far from the Northern and southern oceans, to the Western and Eastern capitals. However, there is absolutely no provincial dullness and grayness. On the contrary, it is a bright, joyful and very Sunny city.

The savior church

The Saviour church is not a simple monument of architecture, Now it is the oldest building of Eastern Siberia and Far East. The first city temple was built at the beginning of 18th century in the territory of Irkutsk ostrog. The church was constructed in pseudo baroque style and it resembles the old Russian churches of the 15-th and the 16-th centuries. The church fires, floods and earthquakes and still can meet us with piece of history.

Poland Catholic Cathedral

Do not miss the chance to enjoy organ music which is rightly considered as one the best in Europe. Moreover, it is a unique opportunity to visit Poland Catholic Cathedral. This building is considered to be the only Gothic structure in our city, but, in fact, it is a combination of the Roman Gothic and Baroque styles. Nowadays it is monument of federal importance not only in Russia but also in Poland.