Kazan: Sightseeing
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Kazan Kremlin
Hilltop palace and museum complex Nestled on the banks of the Volga River, the Kazan Kremlin stands as a majestic testament to the city's storied past. This historic fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is not only the heart of Kazan, but also a museum complex that beckons visitors with its blend of...
Qolşärif Mosque
Blue-domed mosque on Kremlin site The Qolşärif Mosque stands as a majestic emblem of faith and history in the heart of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. This grand mosque, which is one of the largest in Europe, is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the rich...
Basket-Hall Kazan
Basket-Hall Kazan is a modern sports arena located in the vibrant city of Kazan, Russia. This state-of-the-art venue is primarily known as a basketball arena and serves as the home court for the professional basketball club UNICS Kazan, which competes in the VTB United...
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage in the vibrant city of Kazan, Russia. This Orthodox church is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the region.
Temple of All Religions
Temple dedicated to multiple religions The Temple of All Religions, also known as the Universal Temple, is a unique architectural complex located in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. This extraordinary structure is a harmonious blend of various architectural elements representing...
Arskoe Cemetery
Nestled in the heart of Kazan, Russia, Arskoe Cemetery stands as a silent guardian of history and a testament to the passage of time. Established in the 18th century, this cemetery is not only a final resting place for the departed but also a cultural and historical...
Märcani Mosque
The Märcani Mosque stands as an emblem of cultural heritage in the city of Kazan, Russia. Constructed in 1766-1770, it is one of the oldest mosques in the region and a significant landmark for the local Tatar community. The mosque, also known as the Mosque of...
Kaban Lakes
City views and an adjacent promenade The Kaban Lakes are a system of lakes in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia that includes Nizhny Kaban, Verkhny Kaban, and Sredny Kaban. With a combined area of 1.86 square kilometers, they comprise the biggest lake in Tatarstan.
The Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque
Historic mosque with unique architecture The Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque or The Anniversary Mosque was built in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the conversion of the Volga Bulgars in to Islam in 922.
Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre
The Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre is the leading Tatar theater in Kazan, Russia. Named after the playwright Galiaskar Kamal, it was founded on December 22, 1906.
Millennium Bridge
The Millennium Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans Kazanka River, in Kazan, Russia. Its name originates from Kazan's thousandth anniversary, widely celebrated in 2005 and the shape of its M-like pylon.
Äcem Mosque
Äcem Mosque; is a prominent cathedral mosque in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. It is located in the southern part of the Old Tatar Quarter, a historic district populated by Tatars, and is one of about a dozen historical mosques in the district.
Bornay Mosque
The Bornay Mosque, also spelled Burnayevskaya Mosque is a mosque in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia.
Bauman Street
Bauman Street is a pedestrian street in the heart of Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, Russia. It is named after Nikolay Bauman, a Russian revolutionary, and is located in the central part of the city.
Bulgar Mosque
Bulgar Mosque, is a mosque in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. The building is located in a new part of the Tatar capital, in the Novo-Savinovsk district. The mosque is constructed in order to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the Islamisation of Volga-Bulgaria, and opened in 1993.
National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan
The National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan is the main state book depository in Tatarstan for national, republican, Russian and foreign publications.
Söyembikä Tower
Söyembikä Tower, also called the Khan's Mosque, is probably the most familiar landmark and architectural symbol of Kazan. Once the highest structure of that city's kremlin, it used to be one of the so-called leaning towers. By 1990s, the inclination was 198 centimeters.
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral
Notable 1700s Russian Orthodox cathedral Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox church in Kazan. It is one of the most famous churches in Naryshkin Baroque. The temple is consecrated in honour of heavenly Tsar Peter I of Russia patron. Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built in 1722.
Iske Tash Mosque
The İske Taş or Iske Tash Mosque, also the Old Stone Mosque or the Mosque of the Old Stone, formerly known as The Ninth Cathedral Mosque, The Big Stone Mosque, is a mosque in Kazan, Russia.
Kazan Federal University
Kazan Federal University is a public research university located in Kazan, Russia. Founded in 1807 as Imperial Kazan University, famous astronomer Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky served there as the rector from 1837 until 1876.
Gosudarstvennyj muzej izobrazitelnyh iskusstv Respubliki Tatarstan
The State Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Tatarstan is one of the largest treasuries of art in Russia.
Kremlyovskaya Street
Kremlyovskaya Street is the main street of the city of Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The street runs from and is named after the Kazan Kremlin to the north.
Ushkova House
The House of Zinaida Ushkova is a building in Kazan, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, which was reconstructed in the beginning of the 20th century in an eclectic style. It is an impressive sight in the city center and an object of Russian heritage.
Blagovesenskij sobor
Annunciation Council - Orthodox Council in Kazan. The oldest Orthodox church in the city, erected after Ivan IV Terrible, in the years 1562–1918 Department of Kazan Eparchy.
National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
The National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan - a scientific, cultural and educational institution, the most important museum center of Tatarstan.
Kizichesky Monastery
Kizichesky Vvedensky Monastery is a small male monastery in Kazan. The monastery was founded in 1691 by Adrian—the Moscow Patriarch, who until 1690 were the Kazan Bishop. The name Kazichesky means Holy Martyrs of Cyzicus.
The Palace of Agriculture of Republic Tatarstan
The Palace of the Farmers is a building in the historical center of Kazan, Vakhitovsky district. It is located on Palace Square near the northern wall of the Kazan Kremlin and the Kazanka embankment.
Alexandrovsky passage
Alexandrovsky Passage is a large and original historical building in Kazan, a city landmark. One of the few passages in Russia. It was built in 1880-1883.
Hram sv. Mucenicy Paraskevy Patnicy
The Church of St. Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa is a parish church of the Kazan Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, located in the city of Kazan, in close proximity to the Kazan Kremlin.
Cerkov Svatoj Velikomucenicy Varvary
St. Barbara the Great Martyr Church is an Orthodox church in the Vakhitovsky district of Kazan.
State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan
The State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan is the unicameral legislature of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. It has a hundred seats. Fifty are for the representatives of the political parties, while the other fifty are from the republic's localities. The members are elected for five years.
Kazan Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a park in Vakhitovsky district of Kazan. There is also an alternative name of the park - "Millennium Park".
Kazan Secondary School № 18
Kazan Secondary School № 18 with Intensive English Learning is a state educational organization for children from 7 to 18 years old. It is a typical Russian school with eleven forms. After ending school students receive government standard diploma of secondary education which allows them to enter university.
Kazan cat
The monument to Cat Kazansky was unveiled in Kazan in 2009. The monument is located in the middle of the central pedestrian street Bauman. The metal sculptural-architectural composition is 3 meters high and 2.8 meters wide.
Alexander Butlerov Chemistry Institute
Alexander Butlerov Chemistry Institute — structural unit of Kazan Federal University, carries out research, development and academic activity in the area of basic and applied chemistry.
Monument of Musa Jalil
Monument to Musa Dzhalil is a monumental complex erected in 1966 on May 1 Square in Kazan in memory of Hero of the Soviet Union, Lenin Prize-winning poet-patriot Musa Dzhalil, a member of the anti-fascist underground who was executed in a Nazi...
Meteor-193
"Meteor" was a massive series of Soviet high-speed hydrofoil-powered river passenger ships developed by the Gorky Central Design Bureau for SPK under the leadership of Rostislav Alekseev.
Kazan Suvorov Military School
The Kazan Suvorov Military School is a Russian military academy based in Tatarstan. It serves as one of the country's many Suvorov Military Schools funded by the Russian Armed Forces. It is currently decorated with the Order of the Red Banner.
Ubilejnaa arka
Jubilee Arch is a memorial structure, part of the ensemble of Petrov Park in Kazan city. It has the status of a historical and cultural monument of national...
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