Kazan is an interesting city with a rich history. He deserves full attention. It’s not enough just to walk through the streets. Local viewing platforms offer great educational opportunities, the main of which are currently located in the Riviera Hotel, the Grand Hotel and the Kazan registry office building.
Hotel "Riviera"
Kazan has a thousand-year history and beautiful landscapes. The observation deck of the Riviera Hotel is a place from where residents and visitors of the city see its beauty. The building has 25 floors. It is located off the river. Kazanka Climbing to the roof, visitors clearly see the entire village.
The Kremlin is photographed from here. His images are often found on travel blogs. The construction of the Millennium Bridge, the expanse of the NCC embankment, the outline of the Cabinet, and the KFU high-rise building are accessible to the eye. To get here, people go to Amirkhan Avenue (house number 1). A glass-walled elevator delivers visitors upstairs. An entrance ticket is bought at the hotel reception. Its cost is 150 rubles for an adult and 80 rubles for a child.
Description
Visitors to the observation deck are accompanied by guides. They provide information about the city, show the old and new parts of Kazan. Impressions of the opening view are indelible. The balcony is glazed. The frames are wide. Since wedding ceremonies are often held here, the room is solemnly decorated. People enjoy the surroundings for 15 minutes. This time is enough to inspect and take pictures well. The Kremlin is located on the opposite side of the river. Visitors noted that it is more interesting to go to the observation deck of the registry office building, since there is better view and cheaper admission. The building is nearby: it can be reached in 10 minutes. In any case, the "Riviera" is worth a visit to see Kazan from a new angle.
"Grand Hotel"
Tourists are interested in heading to the Grand Hotel (Kazan). The observation deck offers a view of the central part of the city. The building is not very tall, but it is interesting because there is a parking for a helicopter. Guides work with visitors. Any resident of the city or a visitor can participate in excursions. There are few high-rise buildings in the city center, so everything can be seen quite well. The facility is located on St. Petersburg Street. Formed groups are assigned guides. In the course of the story, people learn about the city, not wandering the streets, but covering their eyes all at once. Small companies are accompanied by a security guard.
A visit costs 300 rubles. per person. Children under the age of seven are free, as are the residents of the hotel. The possibility of filming and photographing is provided for a fee - 3 thousand. Couples in love register their union here for 1 thousand rubles per hour. Reservation is pre-ordered. In bad weather, this observation deck (Kazan which can be proud of) is closed. If a strong wind rises during the excursion, a warning about an impending storm arrives, in order to ensure the safety of visitors, they are taken away from the object. People who are intoxicated are not allowed on the roof. Hotel employees have the right to refuse access to visitors without specifying a reason.
Civil Registry Office "Kazan"
Recommended for visiting when visiting Kazan observation deck "Bowl". It is located on the roof of the Kazan Wedding Palace. An area of 1.2 thousand square meters was allocated for a review of the surroundings. It overlooks the Kremlin, the new and old parts of the city, r. Volga, Kazanka. The observation platform in Kazan - “Bowl” has an interesting design. Object working hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 - 19:00, Sunday 12: 00-20: 00. Monday is a day off. Access is open to anyone.
The reason for the construction of the bowl was the Universiade. Such a unique attraction is only in Kazan. By the way, in the registry office building 100 pairs can be registered every day. For almost all of them, the observation deck (Kazan) is a place for photographing. An interesting point for commemorative shots is no longer sought, it is located directly above your head. In addition, this is a wonderful place for a tourist who wants to see the city from a new angle. Permanent residents of Kazan also love to come here.
Interesting Facts
Compared with the price of admission to other viewing platforms, the cost here is quite democratic - 50 rubles. This attraction is unique for a number of reasons:
- The design on the building in the form of a boiler is made of copper. Over time, patina will appear on it.
- Married persons leave fingerprints on the rim of the bowl.
- From a simple sketch, this observation deck was born. The sculptor D. Namdakov once visited Kazan. He made a drawing. He did not design, but only came to see the embodiment of his idea during the Universiade.
- This place has become not only a point of view of the surroundings, but also a platform for various exhibitions. For example, in 2013 there was an exposition on the theme of a wedding suit in the 19th-20th centuries. Attention was given to dresses of old styles, as well as metrics that indicate the dates of marriage of famous personalities.
Transfiguration Tower
The observation deck (Kazan) is also on the Preobrazhenskaya tower, which is located in the local Kremlin. Its Pskov masters built in the old days. It offers views of the surrounding area. Visitors shoot arrows from a nearby bastion using a bow. Compared to new buildings, this building has a low height, but it is interesting for its historical features. The eastern side of the nearby territory is closed by the Kremlin buildings. One can only see an unremarkable landscape, as on the free wall just below: this is Sq. Millennium Kazan, p. Volga, stadium and circus. To get here, they go to the Kremlin from the Spasskaya tower. Then turn left and go up to the wall near the Kul-Sharif mosque. There is the entrance to the tower.
In addition, it will be interesting to visit the observation platform of the Cathedral of Peter and Paul. Having visited these points, the tourist gets a more complete picture of the city, recognizes it from a new perspective. A similar sight is interesting to the indigenous people. Looking at Kazan from a bird's eye view, they again admire the charm of their native land.