{"id":293205,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T21:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=293205"},"modified":"2023-04-13T16:49:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T11:19:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-irkutsk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-irkutsk\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Things To Do In Irkutsk To Make Sure Your Experience Becomes A Memorable One!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Named after the Irkut river, Irkutsk is much more than the breathtaking Lake Baikal. One of the largest cities in Siberia, Irkutsk is home to more than half a million people and a hub of cultural activities and offers many tourist attractions. You can also get to know more about their culture and learn Russian if you wish to while you are exploring this amazing city. Irkutsk is known as the \u201cParis of Siberia\u201d and is for real, an architectural gem.<\/em><\/p>\n

7 Things To Do In Irkutsk<\/h2>\n

Here is a list of things that you should do when you are visiting Irkutsk to have the best experience and explore the city and learn about it in all dimensions. These activities range from being fascinated by the beauty of learning about Irkutsk\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n

1. Icebreaker Museum: Breaking The Ice<\/strong>
\n2. Churches: Take A Tour<\/b>
\n3. Shopping: Buy A Warm Pair Of Boots<\/b>
\n4. Annual Sculpture Festival<\/b>
\n5. Symbol Of Irkutsk, Babr: Take A Picture<\/b>
\n6. Lake Baikal: Be Fascinated With Diversity<\/b>
\n7. Explore The Fine Arts Collection<\/b><\/p>\n

1. Icebreaker Museum: Breaking The Ice<\/h3>\n
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Luck was what saved it from being demolished and in 1990 and it was preserved in Irkutsk and became the Ice-Breaker \u2018Angara\u2019 Museum and visiting it would be one of the best things to do in Irkutsk. Although it is miles away from the ocean, Irkutsk is one of the most important ports in Siberia and although now it’s a tourist attraction, back in the day the ship was used to break the ice on Lake Baikal to make it possible to travel across the lake.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Try Your Hands On These Fascinating Things To Do In Kazan While In Russia!<\/a><\/p>\n

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