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Kazan city tour
(4 hours) The Kazan city tour includes the most famous sights of Kazan: Kazan Kremlin, Old Tatar Quarter, Tatar village «Tugan Avylym», the first stone mosque Al-Marjani, the mysterious lake Kaban, Kazan Millennium Park, Liberty Square, the Kazan University, Kazanka river embankment, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of […]
READ MOREThe Raifa Monastery
Introduction The Raifa Bogoroditsky Men`s Monastery is located on the land of the state natural reserve of the Volga and Kama rivers, 30 km west of Kazan. This is a famous place of pilgrimage for the Orthodox, who come to see the main shrine of the monastery – an ancient miraculous copy of the Georgian […]
READ MOREThe Old Tatar Quarter
Introduction The Old Tatar Quarter (“Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda”) is a beautiful landmark of Kazan, where you can fully experience the atmosphere of the past. The uniqueness of the settlement lies in its historical architecture. Here you can see the pride of the Quarter: stone mosques of Mardzhani and Apanayevskaya, the most “delicious” museum of Kazan – the […]
READ MORETemple of All Religions
Introduction The famous Temple of All Religions, or the Universal Temple, is an interesting attraction of modern times. This is the only place in the world where you can see the Orthodox and Catholic churches, the Jewish synagogue, the Muslim mosque and the Buddhist temple harmoniously coexisting all as one building. There are iconic elements […]
READ MORESyuyumbike Tower
Introduction The Syuyumbike tower gracefully rises on the Kremlin hill and attracts the attention of residents and guests of the capital of Tatarstan. This is one of the few “leaning’” towers in the world, associated with the name of the last Kazan queen Syuyumbike. For many years the tower has been considered as a symbol of […]
READ MORESaints Peter and Paul Cathedral
Introduction The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is one of the spiritual symbols of Kazan. Located in the historical centre of the city near the Kremlin, the majestic cathedral significantly stands out among the city’s architecture with its vivid details – an amazing facade decor is entwined with a vine and other plant patterns. It […]
READ MOREMakaryev Monastery
Introduction The majestic snow-white Holy Ascension Makaryevsky Monastery, hidden in the dense green forest thickets, is located near Kazan, at the place where the Sviyaga River flows into the Volga. A quiet, measured life flows in the monastery, and it seems like even the time freezes here. It is a great place to relax from […]
READ MOREKul Sharif Mosque
Introduction Kul Sharif Mosque is the main mosque of the Republic of Tatarstan and one of the largest in Europe. This symbol of Kazan is located in the very «heart» of the city – in the Kazan Kremlin Complex. The magnificent mosque is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The building bears the name of […]
READ MOREKremlevskaya Street
Introduction Kremlin Street – is one of the oldest and aristocratic streets of the historical center of Kazan. Walking along the street, you would see many striking architectural buildings, like: Kazan Federal University, the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan (Ushkova House), Alexandrov and Chernoyarov Passages, the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, […]
READ MOREKazan Federal University
Introduction Kazan Federal University dates back to 1804. Located in the historical center of Kazan, it is one of the oldest universities in Russia. For more than two centuries, it has managed to become one of the leading scientific and cultural centers. Such great minds of Russia as Lobachevsky, Butlerov, Arbuzov and others worked in […]
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