Culture of Kazan. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
The sights of Kazan amaze with its magnificence and diversity, among which is an old building of the Kazan railway station, located in the heart of the city. Equally beautiful are the ancient temples of the Zilantov Monastery, and the panorama of the Kazanka River which can be admired for hours. The snow-white walls of the Kazan Kremlin, behind which the domes of churches and minarets of mosques are hardly visible, are the main historical symbol of the city and the most important landmark of the region. Thousand-year-old Kazan can truly impress the imagination with its architectural and historical monuments, of which there are a great many.
Kazan is a very contrasting city, which combines original Russian cultural traditions and Tatar mentality. Many visiting Russians feel themselves to be foreigners in Kazan, because Tatar is … Open
Rest in Kazan is simply impossible to imagine without visiting popular restaurants, this city has embodied all the best traditions of the national Tatar cuisine. Tatars who lived on the … Open
City tours, excursions and tickets in Kazan and surroundings
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Unique spots in Kazan and near
Kul Sharif Mosque
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map: Distance from Kazan center - 0.7 km.
One of the main sightseeing in Kazan is Kul Sharif Mosque. It is situated on the territory of Kazan Kremlin and is known all over the world thanks to its unique architectural style. The main mosque of Tatarstan has a number of interesting facts. According to the historical data, until 1552 right here was the main mosque of Kazan Khanate. When Kazan was defeated by the troops of Ivan Grozny, the city was fully destroyed. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Kazan
Landmarks of culture on Kazan map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Kazan. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Kazan: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Kazan. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!