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- DollyBirdScotlandScotland458 contributionsThe jewel in the crown of Kazan is their beautiful kremlin. Picturesque, great views and just lovely to wander around in as well as see the historical sites. Adored it.Written 14 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Naija MAlgiers, Algeria646 contributionsProbably the most famous and easily recognisable building in Kazan. This Mosque is beautiful both inside and out. Entry is free, it’s well worth climbing the stairs to the two balconies as these offer great views of the mosque. There is also a small museum in the basement.Written 27 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 77inessa12 contributionsCentral street in Kazan. If you start from the shopping mall you can just go all the way to the Kremlin and Mosque. A lot of different shops, cafés, restaurants and canteens with cheap (but good!) food. Also a lot of buskers.Written 9 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alexander_KudrinSamara, Russia9,233 contributionsThe building is located on Palace Square not far from the Kazan Kremlin and the embankment of the Kazanka River.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan is located here.
The building was built in 2008. The area around it is equipped, a park is laid out.
Often there are photo shoots of the newlyweds.
In the center of the building, in a niche, there is a large bronze tree, which is beautifully illuminated with green light at night.
In terms of architecture, this building personally reminds me of the Hofburg Royal Palace in Vienna.
A very beautiful place where you can take a walk in the park or along the river embankment.
There is a large paid parking nearby.Written 28 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia17,655 contributionsThe Cathedral of Apostles Peter and Paul requires some walking off the beaten track in an area north of the main Bauman St, where's nothing else to do. Beware it's an uphill walk through a residential area.
However, it pays of as the Cathedral looks gorgeous, newly renovated and painted.
To enter it you must climb a flight of stairs on the left side of the Cathedral.
Doing that, first you'll be rewarded with a nice city panorama from Cathedral terrace due to that elevated position.
Second, entering it, marvelous frescoes and iconostasis await you inside.Written 14 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tom RLondon, UK1 contributionIncredibly interesting interactive museum showcasing all the best from Soviet life and culture. Huge amount of engaging and enjoyable exhibits and items, which can all be touched and tried on.
My personal favourite was trying on all the different Soviet army jackets and hats.
The owner was friendly and made the visit fun and interesting, his passion for Soviet culture really came across.
This museum is a must visit when in Kazan!
Thank you!
Tom
Visiting from LondonWritten 27 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joel A2 contributionsA fantastic experience, I learnt much more than expected about Tatar culture and how Chak Chak is made.Written 9 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia17,655 contributionsThis is one of Kazan's symbols set on the other side of Kazanka river.
It's a huge structure of a cauldron, representing the Kazan name in Slavic languages, as a mixture of people and religions.
During our visit there were no weddings other travelers wrote about, in fact we were the only visitors there.
It was strange for me that in such obviously expensive edifice they didn't install an elevator for the top viewing platform. More strangely, you access the platform using stairs at the side entrance which look like an emergency exit.
Once up, there's a small desk with a lady collecting the symbolic entrance fee and a coffee machine - again strange. Imo, it'd be much more convenient to have an elevator and a coffee/snack bar up, which would attract more people and collect more income than around a dollar entry fee.
Views are really great - 360', but that's it - you have nothing else to do there, so it becomes a 5 min stop after an exhausting climb.Written 13 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia17,655 contributionsThe Suyumbike tower is the highest tower in all of Kazan Kremlin. It stands on the Kazan river side, opposite side of the Spasskaya tower (the white clock tower through which you enter the Kremlin).
This red brick tower according to a legend was built by Ivan the Terrible right after conquering the city. He wanted to marry a Tatar princess Suyumbike, who agreed to that only if he could build the highest tower in 7 days. Being in rush, the engineering wasn't that good so the tower started to lean. At the end proud Suyumbike chose to jump from the tower instead of marrying her conqueror.
You cannot climb the tower nor you can pass through it.Written 14 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IgorNarva, Estonia8 contributionsНеобычные и неожиданные методы выполнения работ. Интересные концепции. Приятное и познавательно личное общение с автором работ.
Unusual and unexpected methods of the works of art. Interesting concepts. Pleasant and informative personal communication with the author.Written 11 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia17,655 contributionsThe Annunciation Cathedral is the oldest Church in Kremlin, in fact in all of Kazan.
It was built in 1554, just after conquering the city by Ivan the Terrible. It's a classic onion domed Russian Orthodox Church.
Entry is free, and doing so you'll be rewarded with terrific interiors of priceless frescoes, iconostasis and chandeliers.
Bonus TIPS:
- behind the Cathedral is a terrace with magnificent panorama views of Kazan,
- the Cathedral stands a couple hundred meters from the Kul Sharif Mosque, symbolizing peace and tolerance of people of Tatarstan.Written 14 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Casa62Brisbane, Australia463 contributionsWe are not normally museum people but this was across the road from the kremlin and close to our hotel.
Its well laid out with great displays and lots of interactive stuff too for kids. Only downside was the lack of english text but it was still enjoyable.Written 30 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Elena_Bon2014Kazan, Russia17 contributionsIf you want to feel the real atmosphere of Kazan, the city, where two religions and two national Cultures peacefully coexist, you shold visit this place. You can see old mosques and havtrye some Tatar national meal in the restarant.Written 19 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jader SCuritiba, PR166 contributionsVery funny and educative museum also for adults but specially for kids. It demonstrates, among other things, in a very entertaining way, the laws of phisics and nature. All devices on display are either real machines donated to the museum or devices designed and built at eh museum by its staff. Such an amazing job is being done there. Also, it is cheap (250 rub).Written 14 August 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kazan
- The top attractions to visit in Kazan are:
- Kazan Kremlin
- Kul Sharif Mosque
- Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat)
- Agricultural Palace
- Kremlyovskaya Embankment
- The best outdoor activities in Kazan according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Nizhniy Kaban Lake
- Blue Lakes
- Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation
- Victory Park memorial complex
- Tugan Avylym
- The most popular things to do in Kazan with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Gallery-Workshop of Zaitsev
- Konstantin Vasilyev's Museum
- Kazan Kremlin
- Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul
- Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda"
Kazan Attractions Information
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