Spasskaya Church, A Baroque gem with unique Siberian murals

Спасская церковь

Irkutsk, 2 Sukhe Batora St

A Russian Eastern Orthodox Church

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Introduction

This 18th-century Russian Orthodox church is located on the north side of Kirov Square. The enchanting white walls and green roofs complement each other. The stone church was built in 1706 and completed in 1710. It is located in the center of Irkutsk and is also the center of the city's history. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that there is a huge icon on the exterior walls of the church, which is unique in the Siberian region.

Address

Irkutsk, 2 Sukhe Batora St

Opening hours

8:00-19:00

Transportation

Take bus route 14 or minibus route 31 and get off at Kirov Square. It is within walking distance from the train station, or take minibus routes 116, 16, or 20, or bus route 16 and get off at Kirov Square. From the airport, take bus routes 3, 80k, or 90, or minibus route 61 and get off at Hotel Angara.