Church of Our Lady of Kazan
Казанская церковь
A Byzantine Revival church in red and white, with blue domes dotted with gold stars. Many consider it the most beautiful church in Irkutsk.
The Church of Our Lady of Kazan was built between 1885 and 1892 in the workers' district on the eastern bank of the Angara. Its exterior alternates red brick with white decorative trim, and its multiple blue domes are sprinkled with gold stars. The ornate design gives it the look of a fairy-tale castle. The interior icons and murals are just as lovely, and you may hear choral singing during weekend services. Entry is free, and women should cover their heads. It's about 4 km from the city center, reachable by tram or taxi, and it pairs well with a visit to the Icebreaker Angara.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Decembrist House Museum
- Shastin's Lace House (Europe House)
- Sukachev Estate Museum
- Irkutsk Central Market
- Znamensky Monastery
- 130 Kvartal
- Moscow Triumphal Gates & Angara Embankment
- Church of the Holy Cross