Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Kazan
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Kazan with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Kazan area
This Kazan map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Kazan and surroundings
Photogallery of Kazan sights
Our guide to Kazan
Advices for travellers
6. Travelers expecting to bring a lot of interesting souvenirs from the trip should definitely pay attention to luxurious velvet dressing gowns, painted utensils and handmade products made of wood, as well as skullcaps and leather goods - souvenirs in the "Tatar style" will be the best option . 7. The hotel infrastructure of Kazan continues to improve. Today the city presents hotels and guesthouses of various … Open 
Travel guide to Kazan
Another historical monument is Shamil’s House. This beautiful mansion was built in the 19th century. The family of the famous imam Shamil lived here. At the beginning of the 20th century, this historical building was almost destroyed in a fire but then was reconstructed fast. After the Revolution of 1917, all the values were withdrawn out of the mansion and it was rebuilt into the house. People had lived … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Initially, the most important dishes of national cuisine were broths and soups. Later, various vegetable dishes took a worthy place in national cuisine, but soups with flour dressing are still a daily dish in any family. Gourmets certainly should try tokamach and noodles soup cooked on classic recipes; this is one of the most delicious national treats. The basis of the second dishes is potatoes and vegetables. … Open
Attractions and active leisure
For those who have a merry holiday associated with modern shopping and entertainment complexes, it is worth visiting the center of Park House. In addition to a huge number of specialized stores and luxury boutiques, it is the site of the modern cinema "Kinoplex", as well as one of the most popular bowling centers of the city. Also in the center there are about ten attractive cafes and restaurants. In the center … Open
Cultural excursion through Kazan - things to see
In the historical center, various styles and structures peacefully coexist, both of the Tatar pattern and of the original Russian. The modern part of the city is well-equipped. It is famous for its numerous entertainment centers, parks and sports complexes. Along with Kremlin, important features of the historical appearance of Kazan are numerous religious monuments. Here is located the Qolsarif mosque - the largest … Open
Kazan sightseeing
The exact date of the foundation of the city is unknown, but its age is for sure more than a thousand years. The official date of the founding of the city is 1005, but new archaeological findings indicate that Kazan is exactly several dozen years older. The Kazan Kremlin is the main city landmark, which was built during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. It was built by Smolensk masters, who at that time were … Open
