Kazan is a famous city in Russia, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, a modern metropolis with a thousand-year history, the economic, political, social and cultural center of the Volga region. In September 2018, Kazan is preparing to meet the 3 millionth tourist!
If you are going on a trip to the main city of Tatarstan, be prepared to come for a few days, or better for a week or two, because it will definitely take a long time to see interesting places in Kazan.
A sightseeing tour of Kazan can be walking, when you dwell in great detail on the overview of individual attractions, for example, historical or sports facilities in the city. Or guides can offer you "Kazan - sightseeing tour of the city" on a comfortable bus, in a few hours you will see all the iconic points and beautiful places in Kazan.
It is noteworthy that Kazan has an officially registered brand "Third Capital of Russia". The city is the only subway in the country, which was built after the collapse of the USSR. Today, the metro attracts many tourists with the beauty of the stations. There are no minibuses in Kazan, and since 2007 the administration has replaced them with red buses.
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Fanis Yakupov.
Take a short trip to the beautiful places of Kazan
1. The legacy of UNESCO is the Kazan Kremlin. Be sure to visit the Kazan Kremlin - the main attraction of the city, an extensive architectural complex, which harmoniously combines the cultural traditions of Tatarstan and Russia.
This is the only Tatar building in the world, which is still used to house the government – on the site of the ancient Khan court in the Governor’s Palace is the residence of the President of Tatarstan.
Some argue that several secret underground passages are leaving the Kremlin.
In the Kremlin there is the now defunct Spaso-Transfiguration Monastery (founded in 1556), the Annunciation Cathedral - a famous monument of Russian architecture of the XVI century, the Junker School (was built in the XIX century), the Cannon Yard.
2. The Falling Tower of Syuyumbike. In the Kremlin stands the Syuyumbike Tower – an architectural symbol of Kazan, the so-called falling tower with a noticeable slope to the northeast. The spire of the head deviates from the vertical axis by almost 2 meters, and there are no accurate data on the time of construction.
Legend has it that the tower was named after the Kazan queen, who refused to marry Ivan the Terrible and threw herself from the tower built at her request. Some sources claim that the queen and her son were taken away and married in the Kasimov kingdom (now the Ryazan region).
4. The Kul-Sharif Mosque is considered the main mosque in Kazan and Tatarstan, it was built for the millennium anniversary of the city in 2005. Its architects (Sh. H. Latypov, M. V. Safronov, A. G. Sattarov and I. F. Saifullin) dreamed of re-creating the ancient mosque of the Kazan Khanate, which was destroyed by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.
For a long memory, you will have photos of beautiful places in Kazan until your next trip to the capital of Tatarstan. For example, on a day trip to the ancient city of Bolgar (now an architectural reserve), you will definitely want to take pictures of the preserved unique buildings: The White Mosque, the Cathedral Mosque, the White and Black Chambers, the royal tomb, the remains of a ditch and a rampart.
5. The palace of farmers, combining several architectural styles. In 2010, the Palace of Farmers was built in Kazan, which houses the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic, a monumental building made in the eclectic styles of the French Baroque and Italian Renaissance.
6. The spiritual complex is the temple of all religions. In the top "the most beautiful places of Kazan" residents and guides necessarily include the Temple of all religions or the Ecumenical Church of the Russian architect and artist Ildar Khanov. Not far from Kazan in the village of Staroe Arakchino in 1994, the construction of this unique cultural complex of spiritual unity began, in which various religions from around the world peacefully coexist.
7. The Ekiyat Puppet Theatre is one of the most famous theaters in Russia, opened in 1934. A new beautiful building, the puppet theater was able to get in 2012, it looks like beautiful scenery for magical fairy tales: a facade with turrets, pointed windows, weather vanes, clocks and a sculpture of the little prince. Now Ekiyat also has a children's art school and a theater studio.
8. Evening Kazan, as a separate attraction. Many tour guides offer tours of evening Kazan, when the main attractions are beautifully illuminated, and the city appears completely different than during the day. You will see the Universiade facilities, Kaban Lake, Kazan 1000th Anniversary Park and Kyrlay, Millennium Bridge, Kazan Kremlin, Freedom Square and Fountain Square, Opera and Ballet Theatre.
9. Gastonomic pleasure - a trip to the Museum of Chak-Chuck. Among the unusual places of Kazan is called the Museum of Chak-Chak – the famous national Tatar delicacy. On the excursion you can plunge into the atmosphere of Tatar life and enjoy a delicious and informative tea party.
10. Two hundred years of anatomy. You can visit the Anatomical Museum-Theater of Kazan State Medical University with a collection whose history dates back more than two hundred years.
11. The modern Kazan Family Center, built in the form of a huge cauldron over the fire (the author of the idea D. Namdakov) is an integral part of the architectural ensemble of Kazan. The family center serves as a central registry office, and invites residents to beautiful and unusual wedding ceremonies, and from the observation deck of the center offers a fascinating view of the city.
12. A cute monument to the Kazansky Cat (sculptor I. Bashmakov) was opened in 2009 in the center of Kazan on the pedestrian street of Bauman, this is a very popular symbol of the city. There is also a monument to the carriage of Catherine the Great, on which she came in 1767 during her voyage along the Volga region. The oldest street of Bauman itself is of historical interest, it is considered the same age as the Kazan Kremlin.
13. The natural beauty of Kazan is a system of salt lakes. A picturesque natural attraction of Kazan, a protected area is a system of salty blue lakes with curative mud, which are located on the territory of the city.
14. Bauman Street in Kazan is another interesting attraction. This is a pedestrian street, which can be compared to the Moscow Arbat. The street originates from Millennium Square. In summer, street musicians arrange impromptu concerts here, and photos are good at any time of the year.
The street existed during the Kazan Khanate and was called the Nogai Road. In 1552, when Ivan the Terrible’s troops attacked Kazan, they broke through the Kremlin, and two streets were formed – Prolomnaya (today’s Trade Union) and Big Prolomnaya (today’s Bauman).
15. The Kremlin Embankment in Kazan is a great place to walk, especially in summer. In sunny windless weather, you can walk for hours, and the view of the river opens excellent. You can dilute walks with snacks in numerous cafes with inexpensive food.
16. On the site of the ancient village of Tatars - Staro-Tatar Sloboda. The formation of Sloboda took place after the capture of Kazan by Grozny, the resisting Tatars were relocated here. Previously, there were ancient settlements on Lake Kaban, as evidenced by archaeological research. Of the modern attractions here you can note the mosques and houses of wealthy merchants of Imperial Russia.
Some general information about Kazan and its sights is not enough to appreciate the unique flavor of the capital of Tatarstan and get acquainted with the amazing and exciting history of the city. A full trip to the world of extraordinary Kazan will help you arrange a guide, infinitely in love with your city and passionate about history. Fanis Yakupov.
U fanis You can choose both walking and car tours around the center and the surrounding area, as well as take your impressions with you in the form of quality photos provided by the guide.
S Fanis Yakupov You can choose an individual tour with any wishes, go to the Blue Lakes, see the city, get acquainted with the Kremlin and the famous Bauman Street.
3 reasons to turn to Fanis:
1. The guide is not just ready to share the facts about the city with tourists, he is ready to lead a fascinating story, being in love with the beautiful Kazan, charging all travelers with positive emotions.
2. Fanis is fond of extreme sports, so lovers of active travel will always find something unforgettable and mobile in the guide.
3. Fanis does not just provide photos about walks to his guests, he tries to approach the process with soul and professionalism, because he is fond of photography and it feels.
With a guide you can go to the best country sights, especially in Sviyazhsk and the Temple of all religions.
Have a nice trip!
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