"Irkutsk" Irkutsk by tini58de

Irkutsk Travel Guide: 196 reviews and 446 photos

On both of my Transsiberian Train tours we had a stopover in Irkutsk.
The nice thing was, that I experienced that wonderful town in March, when it was still very cold and in September! And I really enjoyed it both times! The vicinity of Lake Baikal is wonderful, but the town itself is quite nice as well!

Last visit to Irkutsk: Sep 1999
Intro Updated Jul 3, 2004
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Friendly people Local Customs (2)

One of my nicest experiences in Russia was my first visit to Listvjanka at Lake Baikal: we were strolling around the... more travel advice

by boat Transportation (2)

A boat trip on Lake Baikal can be quite nice - but you will have to wait until the ice melts - and that can take quite a... more travel advice

Open Air Museum Off The Beaten Path (3)

The Talcy museum was founded in 1969 and is situated between Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. There are over 40 monuments, like... more travel advice

The Old Part of the Town Things to Do (2)

I don't know, for how much longer this part of Irkutsk will exist, but I enjoyed strolling through the old part of town... more travel advice

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Comments (43)

Nemorino Nov 11, 2007 at 1:07 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christine, it's great that you had two Transsiberian Train tours. This looks like an interesting place to stop over right in the middle of the trip.
easterntrekker Jan 5, 2007 at 10:12 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for dropping by my Newfoundland page. The rabbit pie was pretty good. I love the work you have done with the calendars..What a great idea!
HORSCHECK Sep 3, 2006 at 9:14 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous updates here ...Irkutsk is definitely on my must-visit list ...but now I don't know where to go first: Barentsburg or Irkutsk ... :o)
Kinia May 24, 2006 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

it's more than fascinating!!!
Laurina May 5, 2006 at 6:02 PM Report Abuse

Hi Cristine - nice to hear from you! hope you are well...I love your calendar themes... :o) Take care and keep in touch
birchy99 Apr 15, 2005 at 5:13 PM Report Abuse

Thank you for you wonderful insights of Irkutsk and vicinity. One of my pipe dreams is to ride the RR like you did.
shrimp56 Mar 26, 2005 at 10:56 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating!
f1unland Dec 19, 2004 at 3:46 AM Report Abuse

One word - WOW! You truly bring your travel destinations to life with your first-class pages; full of great tips and photos :-)
hunterV Nov 20, 2004 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

Why don't you name it "Savior Cathedral".... That's another great example of the Russian architecture....
andal13 Sep 4, 2004 at 11:47 AM Report Abuse

Irkutsk doesn't look real... it looks like a legendary place...