Temple of All Religions and Zilant Monastery

The Temple of All Religions, also the Ecumenical Temple, the International Cultural Center for Spiritual Unity architectural structure in the village of Old Arakchino in The city of Kazan, the construction of which began in 1994 by the artist, architect, sculptor, healer and public figure Ildar Khanov. As intended by the author and the owner of the complex, it was built as an architectural symbol of religions, cultures and civilizations. Services and ceremonies are not carried out in the complex.

In the ensemble are adjacent Orthodox Church, Muslim mosque, Jewish synagogue, pagoda. In total, the project provides domes and other iconic elements of religious buildings of 16 religions, including religious cults of vanished civilizations.

Ildar Khanov called the construction “The Temple of All Religions” or “The Temple of All Religions.” According to the author:

The Universal Temple was not intended as a place where people would pray side by side. different religions. People have not yet come to monotheism. Temple - architectural A symbol of all religions, a museum of religions. It's called the Universal Temple. International cultural center of spiritual unity.

In the building until Sunday n A concert hall is open, where musical and poetic evenings are held.