I tried to get a sense of the wonder of Baikal,
but its majesty was just too great for words to fit it all

Kenton M. Stewart

Irkutsk attractions

Znamensky Convent is the orthodox convent located in Pravoberezhny district of Irkutsk at confluence of Angara and Ushakovki rivers. One of the oldest monasteries of Siberia.

The sculpture of a babr. In the historical part of Irkutsk there was established a bronze sculpture of a babr – a mythical animal. Babr holds a sable in teeth. The sculpture was established on a low pedestal. City dwellers liked the monument, as well as city guests. Many different people make photos with it. 

The museum of local lore - Irkutsk Regional Museum of Local Lore - the oldest museum of Siberia, was founded on December 3 in 1782 and possesses invaluable monuments of historical and cultural heritage. 

Park of the 350 anniversary of Irkutsk (Irkutsk park of sculptures) is an equipped zone for the rest with a large number of sculptures. 

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