Attractions of Kazan

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Ensemble of the Kazan Kremlin

The Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve is a unique architectural and historical monument, ranked among the most remarkable objects of world heritage, the only preserved Tatar fortress. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The Kazan Kremlin was first built by the Bulgars, the ancestors of today’s Tatars, then rebuilt by the Tatars, in the middle of the XVI century. It was rebuilt by Russian city planners. The architectural appearance of the Kazan Kremlin is formed today by an ancient fortress wall with 8 towers built in the XVI century, the Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral (XVI century), the falling Syuyumbike Tower (early XVIII century), a complex of buildings of the Cannon Yard and Juncker School (XIX century), the Kul Sharif Mosque (XXI century), etc.

Kremlin: Kul Sharif

One of the largest mosques in Europe. During the service, up to 4,000 people are accommodated inside. It is the Cathedral mosque of the Tatar diaspora. The main Muslim temple of Kazan and the Republic of Tatarstan. 8 minaret mosque amazes guests and residents with its beauty, splendor and grace. The mosque was built from 1996 to 2005. The legendary multi-minaret mosque of the capital amazes everyone with its splendor, elegance, beauty. Granite and marble are brought from the Urals, the interior decoration - carpets - a gift of the Iranian government, a colored crystal chandelier with a diameter of five meters and weighing almost two tons is made in the Czech Republic, stained glass, stucco, mosaic and gilding - adds to the temple of grandeur. Inside the mosque there is a museum telling about Islamic culture in the Volga region.

Kremlin: Annunciation Cathedral

The five-domed six-pillar Annunciation Cathedral was built in 1555 by the same masters who built the Church of Basil the Blessed in Moscow on Red Square - Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai (Barma). It is the Cathedral of the Kazan Diocese. Almost all ordinations to the priests of the Kazan diocese were performed here. The services in the cathedral were attended by Peter I, Catherine II and all the Russian emperors after her, almost all members of the imperial house who visited Kazan in different years. Many famous people came to the cathedral, including A.N. Radishchev, A.S. Pushkin, S.V. Rachmaninov, V.G. Korolenko, and others. In the choir here repeatedly sang F.I. Chaliapin. In the cathedral there is a unique fresco painting. The cathedral was reconstructed and reopened to parishioners in 2005.

Kremlin: Syuyumbike Tower

Syuyumbike Tower is the hallmark of the city, one of the seven falling towers in the world. The axis deviation angle is 1.98 m. The tower is named in honor of the last queen of the Kazan Khanate - the beauty of Syuyumbiki. Syuyumbik originated from the noble family of Nogai Murz and her grandfather named Yusuf became the ancestor of the Yusupov princes. As a young girl, Syuyumbik marries a Kazan khan and goes to live in Kazan. Suyumbika is an image of a sacrificial and loving Tatar woman. According to legend, after the capture of Kazan, Syuyumbika agreed to marry Ivan the Terrible on one condition, if the tallest tower will be built in 7 days. At the end of the seventh day, when the tower was completed, Syuyumbika ascends it and throws himself down on sharp stones, commits suicide.

The Kremlin: Spasskaya Tower

Of the thirteen towers of the Kazan Kremlin, only eight survived. Of these, the most interesting is the Spasskaya Tower, an architectural symbol of Kazan. It overlooks the main and oldest square of the hero, is the entrance gate to the Kremlin. Currently, the Spasskaya Tower is a UNESCO cultural heritage site.

Kremlin Street

Architectural and historical monuments on the street Kremlin admire more than one generation of Kazan citizens. Alexander Passage, Ushakova House, National Museum, Kazan University Complex, Kazan City Hall and Kazan City Council of People's Deputies, opposite the City Duma building - Gostiny Dvor Complex, National Museum of Tatarstan, Institute of Public Service under the President of Tatarstan, National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan. Completes the street complex of buildings of Kazan State University.

Kazan State University

Kazan University is one of the oldest in Russia. The date of foundation is 5 November 1804. It was one of the leading centers of world oriental studies. In the university building you can see the state halls and the preserved memorial audience dedicated to the university years of Vladimir Ulyanov.

National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan

The National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan is located in three buildings. The central building is one of the most beautiful old mansions of Kazan. The history of this building is no less interesting than the history of the library itself. As one of the centers of culture of the Volga region, the library has received international recognition, is a full member of the International Association of Libraries, the Russian Library Association.

Alexander Passage

Profitable house of a passenger type with shopping and entertainment institutions, courtyard (passage), having a glass coating on metal structures. Built in 1883-1886 at the expense of the merchant Alexander in the forms of eclectic romantic direction.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Peter and Paul Cathedral is a valuable architectural monument, one of the spiritual symbols of Kazan. Among the main shrines of the Peter and Paul Cathedral is the miraculous Smolensk-Sedmioser Icon of the Mother of God. Another revered icon is the myrrh-streaming Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.

Kazan Theological Monastery

The Orthodox monastery of Kazan. From the entire monastic ensemble, only the Sophia and Cross Churches have survived. On July 21, 2005, Patriarch of All Russia Alexy II handed over to the Kazan Diocese the so-called Vatican List of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God returned by the Pope. The influx of pilgrims made this monastery a famous shrine of the Middle Volga region.

Freedom Square

Svoboda Square is the main square of Kazan. The following buildings are located on the square: the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, the State Grand Concert Hall named after S. Saidashev, the Kazan State Conservatory, the Kazan City Hall (1845-1852, the Tatar Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after M.Jalil, the Kazan State Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev, the 5th building.

Tatar Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Musa Jalil

The Tatar Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Musa Jalil is one of the largest theaters in Russia. In 1956 he was named after the outstanding Tatar poet Musa Jalil, since 1988 he received the status of academic. For many years, the tradition of holding two major international festivals has been maintained here – the Chaliapin Opera Festival (since 1982) and the R. Nuriev Classical Ballet Festival (since 1987). City Hall. The transformed building of the former Noble Assembly with a century and a half history, which now houses the Kazan City Hall, appears in all its glory in the very center of the city. Built at the expense of the nobles of Kazan and completed in 1854, the building is a monument of history and architecture.

Kekin's house

 

Monument of architecture of the early twentieth century. in the style of "modern" romantic direction. The house was built in 1903-1905 at the expense of the merchant L.V. Kekin. It is a vivid example of a large apartment house of the early XX century. It housed different premises (residential, commercial, educational). Today, the building houses office space and a private brewery "Tinkoff".

Bauman Street

One of the oldest streets of Kazan. Among the remarkable buildings and structures are the following: Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Intercession Church (built in 1703), the Bell Tower of the Epiphany Cathedral, the monument to Chaliapin, the memorial sign “geographical center of Kazan”, a street clock in Arabic style, a monument to the Catherine II carriage, or rather a copy of the one on which she came to Kazan.

Epiphany

The bell tower of the Epiphany Church, or simply the “tower of the Epiphany”, admires the whole of Kazan: believers and unbelievers, Orthodox and Muslims. It is almost in the first place – along with the Syuyumbeki tower – that everyone who comes to Kazan remembers. February 2, 1873 F.I. Chaliapin was baptized here and the first monument to the singer was erected near the bell tower.

National Bank of RT

It is located on the central street of Bauman in the building where the Kazan branch of the State Bank was previously located. In 1917-1918, part of Russia’s gold reserves were stored here. Date of construction - 1912-1914.

Marjani Mosque

It was built in the late 1760s by local Tatar craftsmen. Other names: "First Cathedral", "Yunusovskaya". One of the first stone mosques in Kazan after 1552 was built with the personal permission of Catherine II in 1766-1770 at the expense of parishioners. With its creation, after more than 200 years of hiatus, the monumental cult architecture of the Tatars of traditional three-dimensional planning was revived.

Nurullah Mosque "Hay"

The mosque was built in 1849 by architect A.I. Peske and for many years remained the main Muslim religious building of Kazan (in the Soviet period its minaret was destroyed). Monument of Tatar cult architecture, which marked the beginning of the spread of a new type of mosques with a land minaret at the end of the building.

Burnaev mosque

Monument of Tatar cult architecture in the style of eclecticism with a combination of motifs of local, Russian and Eastern Muslim architecture. In the 1930s, the mosque was closed, and in 1994 returned to the community of believers.

synagogue

In Kazan, the Jewish community was registered in April 1995, the Synagogue itself was transferred to the Jews in December 1996.

Catholic Church

The main hall of the church will be revived by the radiance of hundreds of candles and the voice of the organ - this is a gift from the Catholic community from Italy. Built in 2008. To call parishioners to the service will be four bells installed on the belfry of the Catholic Church.

Lutheran Church

Monument of architecture of the XIX century. Archival references to the Lutheran community in Kazan date back to the 16th century. The construction of the Lutheran church in Kazan began in 1767. In 1996, the city gave the building to the Lutheran community.

Temple of All Religions

Architectural construction in the village of Old Arakchino near the city of Kazan. In the ensemble there is an Orthodox church, a Muslim minaret, a Jewish synagogue. The designer, local resident Ildar Khanov, calls the building the “Ecumenical Temple”, or Temple of all religions.

zilant

Zilantov Mountain is one of the most legendary and legend-filled places in Tatarstan. The monastery on Zilantov Hill was founded in Kazan in 1552. Zilant is depicted on the coat of arms of Kazan. cathedral. In 1998, the complex of the Zilantov monastery was transferred to the Kazan diocese. There is a female monastic community here. Currently, the exterior facade and chapters of the Church of All Saints and the abbot building with a house church have been restored.