The Kazan Kremlin through the centuries

Every city begins with one small fortress. Over time, it grows - there are posad, settlements. So Kazan turned into a huge metropolis. But the heart of the city remained the Kazan Kremlin!

You will find out where the cannons were repaired during the Napoleonic Wars and thanks to which the Tatar fortress lasted 41 days during the siege. What makes the Kremlin attractive to foreigners? Why is he a member of UNESCO? What secrets does the “Tainitskaya Tower” of the Kremlin keep? Why does Syuyumbike Tower fall and will it catch up with Pisa? Kul Sharif - the name of the new mosque or a historical figure? Where did Emelka Pugachev run from? And who excommunicated Maxim Gorky from the church? More about this and more on the tour!

Why should you go on a tour with me? The theme of the ancient fortress is fascinating from a historical point of view. However, for guests of the city it is important to hear all the "delicious" and simple language. If you are looking for such a guide, we are definitely on the way!

On the tour you will learn how the Kazan Kremlin has changed, passing through the centuries. More than a thousand years ago, it was several times smaller than it is today. Until the middle of the 16th century, the fortress was filled with mosques, mausoleums, Khan’s palace. Christian beauty has also been replaced. After the conquest of Kazan, churches with golden domes appeared. Most of them were destroyed during Soviet times. And today the restored Kremlin combines all three eras!

During the tour, we will have "warm stops" in the Annunciation Cathedral and the Kul Sharif mosque.

Walking tour of the Kazan Kremlin with an entrance to the Annunciation Cathedral and the Kul Sharif mosque

Entrance tickets are paid separately. 150 p. - adult. 130 r. - preferential