Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan. Different cultures, religions and epochs coexist peacefully in the city. The sights of Kazan tell tourists the amazing and exciting history of the city.
Historical and architectural complex "Kazan Kremlin"
The stone Kremlin was erected in the 12th century. Since then, it has undergone many changes. If you find yourself in Kazan, first of all, walk past the centuries-old walls of the Kremlin, climb the towers, and look into museums. In 2005, a new Kul Sharif mosque was opened in the Kazan Kremlin. Now it is the main mosque in Kazan. Kul Sharif was built by Turkish masters. The chandeliers for the tower were made in Bohemia, while granite and marble were brought from the Urals. The main dome of Kul Sharif looks like a "Kazan cap" - the crown of the Kazan khans. The mosque covers an area of over two thousand square meters. The floor of the mosque is covered with Persian carpets. This is a gift from the Iranian government. You can visit not only the prayer halls of the mosque, but also the Museum of Islamic Culture, located on the ground floor. Despite all the transformations, the Kremlin has a historical look. The street on which it is located is paved with cobblestones.
Be sure to climb the Preobrazhenskaya Tower in the Kazan Kremlin. The whole city will be at your fingertips. In addition, the famous tower of Queen Syuyumbeki is located on the territory of the historical complex. It deviates from its axis by 2 meters.
The Cathedral of the Annunciation is located in the Kremlin. It was erected immediately after the capture of Kazan. This is the first Orthodox cathedral in the Middle Volga region. The Kremlin is open to individual visitors free of charge.
National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
The museum building is located at st. Kremlin, 2. In it you can get acquainted with the ancient history of Tatarstan. The museum contains many archaeological exhibits (handicrafts, weapons, coins) that characterize the life, culture, religious beliefs and daily activities of the ancient population of the region. In addition, the museum displays items from the noble life. For example, a carriage from the 18th century. Walking around the museum, you can see personal exhibitions of artists.
Kazan Zoo Botanical Garden
The Zoo Botanical Garden was founded in 1806. On the territory of the garden there are many trees and plants that are collected from all over the world. In addition, the garden contains rooms, pens and cages with birds and animals. There is an aquarium with fish. Address of the Kazan Zoo and Botanical Garden: st. Hadi Taktash, house 112.
Millennium park
Millennium Park is a truly unique place. It is located in the Vakhitovsky district of Kazan. The park has many alleys that converge in the center. There is a round fountain "Kazan" with a diameter of 36 meters. The fountain is made in the form of a bowl, on which the heads of dragons are located on the sides. Jets of water burst from their mouths. The newlyweds throw coins into the fountain and speak out their wishes. Such a tradition has developed at this place. There is a monument to the Bulgarian poet Kul Gali in the park. There are other sculptures as well. In addition, the park has an area for city celebrations. The area of the park is about 5 hectares. The trees in the park are still very young: only the formation of the landscape is taking place.
