Kazan is a unique city in which several cultures are surprisingly combined, and several peoples live together. I want to return to this city again and again, finding in it every time something new and interesting. In this article we will talk about the most interesting places in Kazan, as well as its most striking sights.
Kazan Kremlin
This is the main attraction of the Tatar capital, which tourists, as a rule, visit in the first place. The Kremlin is a huge complex of buildings in which the Russian and Tatar traditions are miraculously combined. What interesting places of Kazan for tourists can be seen in the very center of the city? First of all, this is the famous Kul Sharif mosque, one of the largest in Europe. The construction of this beautiful building took about ten years with donations from citizens and local organizations. The following attractions are also located on the territory of the Kremlin:
- Blagoveshchensky cathedral.
- Transfiguration Monastery.
- Defensive structures (eight towers), including one of the brightest symbols of Kazan - the leaning tower of Syuyumbike.
- Governor's Palace.
- Junkers College.
- Cannon Yard.
Here you can visit several interesting museums, see the Great Patriotic War memorial, the Hermitage-Kazan center and much more.
Bauman street. Interesting places
Kazan is trying to keep up with the largest cities in the world and pleases its guests with amazing sights. So, from the Kremlin to the famous hours, a pedestrian zone stretches, walking along which is a pleasure. During the walk you can see wonderful wrought-iron sculptures, drop in a cozy coffee shop or dine in a national restaurant, drop in a souvenir shop or spend time visiting the museum. We will list the most interesting places in Kazan that you can see on Bauman Street:
- St. John the Baptist Monastery, located opposite the Kazan Kremlin.
- Monument to the carriage of Catherine the Great.
- Monument to the cat Kazan.
- The Kachalov Drama Theater is one of the oldest Russian theaters.
- The National Bank of Tatarstan, made at the beginning of the 20th century in the neoclassical style with modern elements.
- Print house.
When going for a walk, do not forget to bring a camera with you to capture yourself against the background of original forged sculptures.
Interesting places in Kazan for youth
It is very simple to satisfy the needs of the young generation in Kazan. To get started, you should go to the water park and spend several unforgettable hours, riding a roller coaster and swimming in beautiful pools. After that, we recommend that you visit the Kirlay amusement park and ride the Ferris ring - the third largest in our country. You can admire the unforgettable views of the city and get a lot of impressions. Do not forget to visit the fashionable Museum of Socialist Life, which will return you to the past and remind you of the weekdays and holidays of our parents. In the evening you can go to one of the popular night clubs and have fun in the company of friends.
Kazan for children
Kids in the capital of Tatarstan are never bored, and even simple walks in the city can bring a lot of pleasure. We have chosen for you the most interesting places in Kazan that you can visit with your child:
- The planetarium at the Kazan Observatory will be interesting to the most curious kids.
- A touching zoo will allow your child to get to know the animal world better, since only here you can stroke, feed and pick up animals.
- Puppet Theater "Ekiyat" will delight the kids with a fun performance, and a walk in its walls and surroundings will immerse you in a real fairy tale.
- The open-air museum of military equipment located in Victory Park will impress not only the children, but also their parents. Here you can climb onto the famous Katyusha, sit at the helm of a real fighter and see the famous dive bomber.
We hope that by visiting these attractions, you will discover other interesting places. Kazan, fortunately, can surprise guests again and again.
Museums
If you are interested in history, want to learn more about the national traditions of the Tatars or about the life of famous people, then do not forget to visit the museums of the city. We can highlight the following interesting places (Kazan):
- National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan - the basis of the exhibition was assembled by a famous archaeologist and collector A.F. Likhachev. Part of the exposition is exhibits of the scientific and industrial exhibition of 1890.
- Gorky Literary and Memorial Museum - here you will see expositions dedicated to the activities of M. Gorky and F. Chaliapin. Also in the building of the museum you can visit the cafe “Stray Dog”, where the interesting exhibition “Silver Age” works.
- Museum of Fine Arts - the museum’s rich collection consists of the works of classical Western European schools of the 16-19th centuries, works of Russian artists of the 16th – 20th centuries, Soviet artists and the collection of icons of Sviyazhsk cathedrals.
Continuing to explore interesting places in Kazan, you are guaranteed to get a lot of positive impressions.
Conclusion
We hope that you will find our article useful and you will visit all the interesting places described. Kazan is a very dynamic city, it is constantly developing and growing. Therefore, you will not be bored here and you will always find suitable entertainment.