First meeting with irkutsk
Irkutsk will be remembered by the majestic panoramas of the Angara, temples of different religions and merchant mansions. You will see all the iconic places of the city, hear about its rich trading past and learn which famous dynasties contributed to its development. And I will definitely tell you how Irkutsk lives in our days!
What awaits you
Architecture of past centuries
You will walk along the central and most beautiful street of Irkutsk – Karl Marx. Look into the Kirov Square, see the old building of the Drama Theater, the monument to Alexander III and the Moscow Gate. And also consider and, if desired, visit the religious buildings of different confessions: the Spasskaya Church, the Cathedral of the Epiphany and the Polish Church. In addition, I will show the White House, which served in the 19th century as the residence of the governors-general of Eastern Siberia.
History of Irkutsk: Cossacks, merchants and not only
We will talk about the founders of the city – the Cossacks. You will hear how and why they erected a wooden fortress, how many times it had to be rebuilt and why it has not survived to this day. In addition, I will reveal why Irkutsk for a long time lived under the brand name "merchant city", how trade was born in our region and what goods were in the greatest demand.
Organizational details
The tour will be conducted for you by me or another guide from my team.