Church Of The Savior Of The Holy Face

Church Of The Savior Of The Holy Face was built in 1706 on the territory of the now-lost Kremlin. The church was built on the site of an old wooden church, from which the banner of the first explorers with the image of the Savior was moved. The church is one of the first stone buildings in Irkutsk. This is the only church in Siberia with frescoes from the early 19th century on its exterior walls. In 1931, the church was closed. For 30 years, the church premises were used for various household needs and repair shops. After restoration, since 1983, the exhibition hall of the Museum of Local lore has been located here. Now it is an active church, which is the property of Irkutsk.