Kazan

New Jerusalem Compound or Kazan Palestine

Description:

This tour is designed for Orthodox believers, for those who have already been to Kazan, but want to see something else, for lovers of antiquity and history.

During the tour you will see the following attractions:
1. The Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Word is an architectural monument built at the end of the XVII century, which is the second oldest Orthodox church in Kazan.
2. The Iverian Gate Temple.
3. The bishop’s house, the building of the cells of the monastery’s brethren, refectory and household buildings.
The New Jerusalem compound is located on a picturesque hill and here we can walk along the shady alleys in the Bishops’ Park, find out what famous personalities lived here or visited this place. I will show you the oldest tree in the city, namely, the Weymut pine planted by Catherine II.
You will learn about the development of the monastery from its foundation to the present day. I will tell you about the current activities in the monastery.
You can also draw water from the “Jacob’s Well” and pass through the Needle’s Eye.

The price includes:

The work of an Orthodox guide for a group of up to 5 people. With a group of more than 5 people: 500 rubles - adult, 300 rubles - schoolboy, 300 rubles - pensioner

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