Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan, an ancient city, in 2005 it celebrated its millennium. There are many interesting places and historical monuments in Kazan. The hospitable city is always glad to see guests.
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Step 1
The city is located on the left bank of the Volga, 800 km east of Moscow. It is rich in historical and cultural values, the main asset - the architectural complex of the Kazan Kremlin - is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Having visited the capital of Tatarstan, you can see the sights, get acquainted with the historical places.
Step 2
In Kazan, excursion tourism and hotel service have been actively developing lately. Travel agencies offer sightseeing trips to tourists. For those wishing to explore the ancient city, tour operators organize groups according to different criteria: duration, prices, target audience, theme. As a rule, excursions are held on weekends. You can use the services of a personal guide, they work any day, if you wish, they will show you the night city.
Step 3
You can inspect the architectural monuments on your own, you just need to book a hotel room, buy a guidebook, which contains useful information for an exciting journey. And there is something to see in Kazan. On the territory of the Kremlin there is an interesting object - the "falling" Syuyumbike tower, 58 meters high - an architectural symbol of the city.
Step 4
The history of the city is inextricably linked with the icon of the Kazan Mother of God and the Kazan-Bogorodsky monastery, in which it was kept. Restoration work is underway in the temple, and it is planned to open the "Protection of the Queen of Heaven" center for pilgrims. Ushakova's house attracts with its unusual architecture; now it houses the National Library.
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The unique building “Aleksandrovsky Passage” is the first passage-type apartment building built in Kazan. The National Museum of the Republic is located in a historical building, the former Gostiny Dvor, built in 1770. A fine example of 17th century stone civil construction is the house of the merchant I. A. Mikhilyaeva. According to legend, during the Persian campaign, Peter I celebrated his 50th birthday here.
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The Kul-Sharif Mosque cannot be ignored. The inner space of the main Muslim temple of Tatarstan can accommodate up to 1,500 people, the square in front of the building accommodates another 10,000. An outstanding monument of Russian architecture is the building of Kazan State University, erected in 1822-1825. For the thousandth anniversary, the magnificent Millennium Bridge was built across Kazanka, and Bulak Street was restored.
