Sightseeing in Kazan - what to see. Complete travel guide
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 widely spoken in the city. Local people piously respect the ancient traditions and do not forget about their origin. At the same time, Kazan is part of Russia, and this fact is also treated with due respect.
Night life in Kazan is very diverse. As in any major city, there are many nightclubs that offer an entertainment program for every taste. There are clubs for people who prefer not to spend a … Open
1. At the Kazan railway station, cash desks always have large queues, where you can stand for hours. It is best to book tickets on the website of the Russian Railways. The price will be … Open
Kazan is one of richest Russian cities in attractions. The main historical symbol of the city is the Kazan Kremlin. This architectural complex includes constructions of the 12th-20th centuries. It is unique because its exterior amazingly combines Western and Eastern traditions. Near the Orthodox temple, you can see an incredibly beautiful mosque. There is the Turkic tower near luxurious mansions in European style. It is just impossible to look over all the Kremlin attractions in just one day.
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
The Palace of Farmers has a special value among architectural monuments of Kazan. With its exterior, it resembles luxurious palaces built in the period between the 18th-19th centuries in Italy. Actually, this luxurious building was built not so long ago, in 2010. Today, this belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture of Tatarstan. The temple is surrounded by the beautiful landscape garden.
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 … Open
Near it, there is another luxurious monument of the early 20th century, Ushakov’s House. This mansion was built by the famous merchant Alexey Ushakov for his bride. Since its construction and up to this day, the house is considered as one of the most beautiful in Kazan.
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Shopping streets in Kazan
♥ Shopping area ' Baumana Street' Kazan, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Kremlyovskaya Street' Kazan, 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Pushkina Street' Kazan, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Baumana Street' Kazan, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Kremlyovskaya Street' Kazan, 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Pushkina Street' Kazan, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Kazan
♥ National Park 'Mary Chodra' , 57 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Mary Chodra' , 57 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Kazan from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kul Sharif Mosque
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map: Distance from Kazan center - 0.7 km.
The chandeliers and other lighting things were made by the scratches of famous Tatar artists in the Czech Republic. A marvellous carpet for the main praying hall is a handmade work of Iran people. Apart from the luxurious decoration, the mosque has a number of interesting things. In the main hall have placed books with names of all people who gave money for the building. When the mosque was opened, it got as a present the best Koran books wrote on different languages. All visitors can see these books in the mosque. Today the wonderful mosque is added to the UNESCO´s list of World Heritage Sites. …
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