Savior Church (Спасская Церковь), Irkutsk (must see)

Savior Church was built in 1706. It is located opposite Epiphany Cathedral and is the oldest building in the city. Savior Church is the only church in the city that has frescoes on its exterior. The church has a large collection of bells, including the unique Hilevskaya Bell. In 1861 the church suffered due to an earthquake, but it has since been restored.

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Sight Name: Savior Church (Спасская Церковь)
Sight Location: Irkutsk, Russia (See walking tours in Irkutsk)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Irkutsk, Russia

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

Historical Religious Buildings

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles