"Irkutsk" Top 5 Page for this destination Irkutsk by bijo69

Irkutsk Travel Guide: 184 reviews and 632 photos

Originally this was a soviet-style obelisk to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the arrival of the Transsiberian... more travel advice

Irkutsk is a main stop-over for passengers travelling on the Transsiberian, so you've got some trains each day to choose... more travel advice

One of the most beautiful churches in Irkutsk. It's situated at the Angara riverbank close to two other churces, the... more travel advice

The Regional Museum hosts a selection of dresses and tools of the different ethnic groups of the Baikal area aswell as... more travel advice

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Kuznetsov_Sergey Feb 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM

I'm going to Irkutsk on business next week. Hope to see all you wrote about (if the frost permits, haha!).
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DennyP Oct 14, 2009 at 2:01 AM

Hi Birgit...so many great pages of info that you have ...must keep coming back to visit ...very useful tips with good pics..thanks for sharing Denny..
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hunterV Aug 1, 2009 at 3:24 AM

Wow, you've managed to pay a visit to those remote places! Good for you! ><><><
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starship Feb 19, 2009 at 5:11 AM

I am wondering if Irkutsk and Lake Baikal draw many tourists. The lake certainly is a natural wonder and would be great to see.
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robertgaz May 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Can you swim in the world's largest lake?
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scottishvisitor Feb 3, 2008 at 4:22 AM

Wonderful to see the world's largest lake = sounds like a good adventure here
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yumyum Nov 19, 2006 at 8:26 AM

I quite like Irkutsk for a day or so.
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pepples46 Oct 17, 2006 at 12:18 PM

Siberien hat mich auch immer interessiert, lange Zugfahrten ueber die Weiten der Tundra. great page Birgit
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chewy3326 Aug 30, 2006 at 6:04 PM

Lake Baikal and Irkutsk look like very remote places, it must have been quite an adventure! Great photos!
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DPando Aug 24, 2006 at 9:10 AM

such an amazing place ... !! another flag as my future places to visit