Cities, architecture and nature of Tatarstan: the main attractions. Photo and description of the most beautiful places in Tatarstan Cathedral in the name of the icon of the Mother of God of All Who Sorrow Joy
Tatarstan is one of the popular tourist destinations. Due to the rich history and a large number of various attractions, the republic is popular not only among the inhabitants of Russia, but also among guests and foreign countries. It is noteworthy that you do not need to wait for a certain season to visit Tatarstan, the republic is interesting at any time of the year, there is always something to see here! In this article, we will look at the most famous sights of Tatarstan.
1. Mosque "Kul-Sharif"
The Kul-Sharif Mosque is perhaps the most popular and famous landmark of Tatarstan. Moreover, the mosque is the largest Muslim temple in Europe and a kind of hallmark of the republic. In the 16th century, it was almost completely destroyed, and its architectural appearance was restored only after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The mosque opened its doors to visitors in early 2005.
The mosque is located in the western part of the Kremlin on Sheinkman Street. You can get to it from anywhere in Kazan using public transport.
2. Palace of Farmers
The unique architecture, captivating with its beauty, makes the Kazan Palace of Farmers one of the main attractions of Tatarstan. The palace consists of two symmetrical blocks and a dome. The central part of the composition is a tree cast in bronze, which symbolizes the fertility and prosperity of the Kazan lands.
You can visit the palace both during the day and at night. At night, it is very beautifully illuminated, acquiring a very unusual look.
Since its construction, the Palace of Farmers has been a very popular place in Kazan for photo shoots and walks!
3. Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin is a fairly large-scale complex of historical and architectural monuments of Tatarstan, fully revealing ancient history the city itself. The landmark is of particular cultural value. Every tourist who comes to Kazan goes here first of all! In 200, the Kremlin in Kazan was added to the UNESCO list as a world heritage site.
There are several museums on the territory of the Kremlin. The most popular are the Museum of the History of Tatarstan, the Great Patriotic War Memorial, the Museum of Islamic Cultures, and the Hermitage-Kazan Exhibition Center.
4. Reserve "Bulgar Hillfort"
The settlement of Bulgar is a fairly large-scale protected complex, which is a collection of buildings that were erected in the period from the 10th to the 13th centuries. An example of ancient architecture serves as a direct reminder of the states that have long since gone down in history. For example, about the Golden Horde.
The reserve was included in the UNESCO list in 2014. Currently, there is a historical museum on the territory of the settlement.
Another reason to visit the Bulgar Hillfort is a very picturesque nature! This is the most beautiful natural landmark of Tatarstan.
5. Syuyumbike Tower
The Syuyumbike Tower is called the pearl of the Kazan Kremlin. Due to the strong vertical inclination, it is also often called the Leaning Tower. This attraction is shrouded in a lot of secrets and mysteries.
To this day, the process of its construction remains the main mystery. According to one of the legends, the tower was built by Queen Syuyumbike herself in memory of her husband. Another legend says that the building was erected by order of Ivan the Terrible after the conquest of Kazan and his marriage to the queen.
Today, the Syuyumbike tower is one of the most visited architectural sights of the Republic of Tatarstan. Her image is often printed on postcards, magnets.
6. Sviyazhsk
Very interesting and unique locality, which is located in the Zelenodolsk region of Tatarstan. There is an opinion that it is Sviyazhsk that is the prototype of the Buyana island, which was described by A.S. Pushkin.
The uniqueness of the city lies in the fact that it is located on an island. It is connected to the shore by a bulk dam, along which a full-fledged road for cars passes. You can get to Sviyazhsk both by car and by river transport from the Kazan river station.
The city has a very rich history that dates back to the 16th century. While visiting this attraction of Tatarstan, you will really have something to see and be inspired by!
7. Elabuga Devil's Settlement
The settlement is located near the town of Yelabuga, on the banks of the Kama. These are the remains of a fortified settlement. All the tourists who come here on an excursion ask one question - why is the hill fort so damned?
There are two legends that give an answer to this question. According to one legend, earlier on the site of the settlement there lived a serpent-fortune teller, who, as payment for his services, demanded human sacrifices. The second legend says that one of the devils liked the daughter of the priest, who went to the trick and ordered the devil to build a church before dawn. Of course, the devil did not have time, and with the first crow of the roosters, the church fell apart, and the stones that are scattered along the river are proof of this.
8. National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
The largest scientific and educational center of the republic, which has national significance. The basis of the museum is a unique collection of archaeologist and numismatist Andrey Fedorovich Likhachev, consisting of more than 40 thousand exhibits.
To date, the total number of museum exhibits tends to one million. The most valuable and unique are the collections of gold coins, various scrolls of the seventeenth century, handwritten books from the beginning of the XV century, etc.
9. Cathedral Mosque of Bolgar
The mosque, located in the settlement of Bulgar, is part of the historical architectural museum and serves as a direct reminder of the former might of the Golden Horde. It was built in the first half of the thirteenth century by Batu Khan.
Like any other landmark of Tatarstan, which has historical value, the mosque has acquired a large number of legends. There is a belief that by touching its walls and making a wish, it is guaranteed to come true.
Of course, during the entire period of its existence and during the wars, the Bolgar mosque was destroyed. It has now been almost completely restored.
10. Alexander Park in Yelabuga
The park, which is located in the central part of the city of Yelabuga, is the oldest in the city. The date of its foundation is considered to be 1856. It got its name in honor of the solemn coronation of Alexander II.
At one time, the garden was in a very neglected and frankly deplorable state, this lasted until the assassination attempt on Alexander II, after which the park began to be put in order.
It's really nice to be in the park today. Swings, attractions are installed here, various events are regularly held.
11. Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery
The Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery is the largest monastery that operates in the Kazan diocese. The date of its foundation is the 17th century. The monastery got its name in honor of the martyrs who died at the hands of the barbarians on the Red Sea (earlier the area was called Raifa).
Of course, the monastery, like many other sights of Tatarstan, is covered with a large number of different legends, which guides will tell you with great pleasure.
An interesting feature of this place are silent frogs. According to legend, earlier their croaking drowned out even the ringing of bells, and then God, having heard the prayers of the townspeople, forced them to be silent.
12. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Russian baroque temple, one of the most striking examples of the Peter the Great era. It is truly unique in its original architectural decoration and definitely deserves to be seen with your own eyes!
The uniqueness of the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kazan lies not only in its architectural design, but also in the fact that it houses a 25-meter iconostasis with incredibly beautiful and rich carvings, which has no analogues in all of Russia!
The cathedral is active, services are regularly held.
13. Bread Museum in Bolgar
The museum was opened relatively recently, in 2012. It is a complex consisting of wooden buildings in the style typical for old settlements. There are barns with grain, and a working mill, and a craftsmen's fair, and a working marten, and much more.
The museum is located on the territory of 5 hectares, so you can come here not only to visit the museum complex itself, but also to just take a walk. The territory is very beautiful and landscaped. There is a pond with geese and ducks, recreation areas, etc.
14. Nikolsky Cathedral in Chistopol
Built in 1838, the Nikolsky Cathedral is a real decoration of the city, which is definitely worth a visit if you are going to Tatarstan. It is a unique example of architectural classicism, which can be clearly seen in the design of the facade parts.
In the early 90s, the building, which was used as a warehouse from 1936 to the 1980s, was returned to the Kazan diocese, which actively engaged in its restoration, and today the temple is presented to visitors almost in its original form.
15. Tatar State Puppet Theater "Ekiyat"
The oldest puppet theater in Russia is located in Kazan on Peterburgskaya street. From the Tatar language, the word "ekiyat" is translated as "fairy tale".
The most important event in the life of this theater took place in the early spring of 2012 - in a joyful and solemn atmosphere, a completely new building was opened, which, due to its original architecture, resembles a dollhouse.
"Ekiyat" can be visited both in order to get acquainted with its architectural appearance and walk nearby, or go to one of the performances. By the way, the interior of the building is in harmony with the general concept of the theater and rather resembles the scenery for fairy tales or cartoons.
16. House Museum of Ivan Shishkin
The house of Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin is located in Yelabuga, the city where the outstanding artist spent his childhood and adolescence. It is not surprising that everything is done in his homeland in order to preserve the memory of his work!
The house of Ivan Shishkin today is a full-fledged memorial complex. A bronze monument appeared here, flowering flower beds were laid out, and recreation areas were equipped where you can sit and, like the artist himself, find a muse for creativity in the face of the surrounding nature.
Next to the museum are the famous Shishkin Ponds - another great place to relax.
17. Sviyazhsky John the Baptist Monastery
The cathedral, located on the island of Sviyazhsk, is one of the most ancient sights of Tatarstan. The Trinity Church, which is part of the monastery, was built in the middle of the 15th century, the temple of Sergei Radonezh - at the beginning of the 17th century, and the Cathedral of the Icon of the Mother of God at the end of the 20th. The chapel, the construction of which dates back to 1901, has been preserved here in excellent condition.
It is noteworthy that all three temples, although they are part of the same complex, were built in completely different styles.
18. Holy Dormition Zilant Monastery
The monastery was founded in the middle of the sixteenth century, more precisely - in 1552. It was located in the area of the mass grave of Russian soldiers, but due to the frequent flooding of this place, it was decided to move it to the Zilant Hill.
The monastery is distinguished by the beauty of its churches and some incredible atmosphere of harmony and peace that prevails here.
The church complex is located on a large territory and includes several cathedrals, a chapel, a bell tower.
Tatarstan is an amazing republic on the territory Russian Federation. East and West, Christianity and Islam are harmoniously combined in this corner. Tatarstan is located at the confluence of the Volga and Kama. The republic is rich in natural and historical sights. The wealth of spiritual and material culture attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Kazan is included in the lists of the most visited cities in Russia.
Memorial complex of Gabdula Tukay
Gabdula Tukay is the founder of Tatar poetry. He made a significant contribution to the development of the Tatar language. He has written many works for adults and children.
The museum is located in a specially built two-story building on the territory of the Sagdi estate in the village of Novy Kyrly. The building itself was built from pine. Archaeologists have combined modern style and oriental motifs. The museum has 6 halls, introducing the history of the village and the life of Gabdula Tukay. On the territory of the complex there is a monument to the poet, outbuildings, a well. The museum is surrounded by a garden with characters from the author's works. There is a small lake where they ride a catamaran.
Raifa monastery
One of the largest active monasteries of the Kazan diocese. It was founded in the 17th century by the hermit Filaret on the shores of Lake Raif. It is located in the Zelenodolsk region of Tatarstan. The shrine of the monastery is the Georgian icon of the Mother of God.
In the thirties, the Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery was given over to prison, then to a colony for juvenile delinquents. In 1991, he was again returned to the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church. Today, three temples have been preserved on the territory of the monastery. The courtyard of the monastery is decorated with many flower beds and sculptures of the novice Savelyev, a professional sculptor.
Volzhsko-Kama Reserve
The reserve is located in the Zelenodolsk region, on the left bank of the Volga. It occupies 10 thousand hectares of land. The reserve is more than fifty years old, it is the only one in the territory of Tatarstan.
The reserve is divided into Sarali and Raifa sections. A little more than 2 thousand species of plants have been collected on its territory, 12 of them are listed in the Red Book. In the reserve there are the oldest wood forests of Eastern Europe, which are more than three hundred years old. Animal world has 2644 species of individuals.
Ananyinsky burial ground
The oldest cultural historical monument opened in the middle of the 19th century. It is located 3 kilometers from the village of Ananyino, Yelabuga region. The burial ground was formed in the 8th - 7th centuries BC.
It is still unknown which people built the burial ground. It contains burials of skulls, but stone boxes, wooden tombs and cremated remains predominate. A lot of things of the Scythian-Siberian style and vessels with complex patterns were found in the burial ground.
Long glade
The village is located in the monastery village of Tetyushsky district. In its vicinity there is a natural and historical monument "Long Glade". The total area is 400 hectares.
On the territory of the village there is a manor of the 19th century of the Molostvov family of landlords, a broad-leaved forest, birch and linden alleys, plantations of exotic plants. There is an observation deck next to the estate, it offers a view of the Kuibyshev reservoir. Since 1974, the building of the manor house was given over to the Chaika children's camp, which is still located here.
Lake Kara-Kul
The reservoir is located in the Baltasinsky district. Translated from the Tatar language means "Black Lake". The color of the water is dark and opaque. Since 1978, the lake has been recognized as a natural monument of regional importance.
Kara-Kul is of karst origin, not a single river originates from the lake. The average depth is 8 meters, the shape of the reservoir is elongated, the length is 200 meters, the maximum width is 130 meters. The lake is fed by underground springs, it is rich in different varieties of fish. This is one of the most popular fishing spots in Tatarstan.
Yuryevskaya cave
It is located in the Kamsko-Ustyinsky district of Tatarstan. The age does not exceed 10 thousand years. The cave was opened in 1971.
This is the most popular cave in Tatarstan and the only one open to tourists. The length is 410 meters, the total volume is 12,500 cubic meters. There are several halls in the cave: "Plaster", "Grotto of Rains", "Professor's House", "Arena", "Flounder". Speleologists estimate the Yuryevskaya cave as a zero level of difficulty.
Mount Chatyr-Tau
The most high point Tatarstan. Height - 321.7 meters. It is located 7 kilometers from the city of Aznakaevo. Chatyr-Tau is the only ridge in the entire republic, but it did not appear after tectonic movements, but as a result of erosion of neighboring soils.
Chatyr-Tau was declared a natural reserve of regional importance. There are a lot of dips and funnels on its slopes. According to legend, Yemelyan Pugachev stood on this ridge with his army. Today Chatyr-Tau was chosen by paragliders.
white mosque
The modern mosque is located in the city of Bolgar. Construction began in 2010, the architect is Sergey Shakurov.
The mosque was built in the style of the Kazan mosque Kul-Sharif, but inferior to it in size. 1200 tons of white marble were used to decorate the building. The mosque consists of a prayer hall, two minarets 46.6 meters high, a madrasah and a mufti's residence. The complex includes a large pond with a fountain. This gives the mosque some resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
Church of the Holy Trinity
The first Orthodox church in the Middle Volga region, built in 1551. But later the church was rebuilt several times. Located in Sviyazhsk.
The temple belongs to the monuments of architecture. Masterpiece of wooden architecture of Rus'. It was cut down in one day without using a single nail. The church was built in the tent style. The wooden four-tiered iconostasis is of great value.
Cathedral in the name of the Icon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow
The current cathedral, built in the late 19th - early 20th century. Architect - Malinovsky. It is located 8 kilometers from Sviyazhsk.
This large four-pillar temple was built in neo-Byzantine style. During the construction, elements of eclecticism were also used. The interior painting was carried out in 1914. On the walls of the temple there are semicircular pilasters, niches, rods, cornices and friezes of different levels. Doors, crosses and stairs are made of wrought iron. The cathedral is made of red brick.
Located at the confluence of the Kama and the Volga, two of Russia's largest rivers, Tatarstan is one of the most multicultural regions in Russia. Representatives of more than a hundred different nationalities live on its territory, the culture and traditions of which are reflected both in the external appearance and in the cultural heritage of the republic. Here the past and the present, Western and Eastern cultures are closely intertwined. It is this versatility that makes the region especially interesting for tourists. To facilitate visiting the most important sights of Tatarstan, the leadership of the republic approved tourist route With beautiful name"Pearl necklace of Tatarstan", which unites the so-called Small and Big Ring. They include dozens of the most interesting Tatar sights. Here are some of them.
Museum-Reserve Kazan Kremlin
So, the most important and famous attraction of Tatarstan and its capital - the glorious city of Kazan, is the Kazan Kremlin. This museum-reserve of federal significance is one of the most important objects of both historical and cultural heritage of Tatarstan. Firstly, because now it is the only such active center of Tatar culture in the world, and secondly, because the Kazan Kremlin is the only Tatar fortress on the territory of the Russian Federation, where the foundations of Tatar urban planning have been preserved, which are intertwined with the features of the architecture of other peoples and cultures and, above all, Tatar and Russian.
This unique complex with an area of 150 thousand square meters. m. is located in the center of Kazan. It includes architectural structures of the 10th-19th centuries, including the famous Kul-Sharif mosque.
Island-city of Sviyazhsk
Literally 30 km from Kazan there is another important attraction of Tatarstan - Sviyazhsk. This fortified city was erected by the army of Ivan the Terrible from wood in 1551 as soon as possible - in just four weeks, and was named " New town Sviyazhsky. Like all similar fortified cities, it consisted of a fortified defensive structure and a suburb. At that time, two monasteries and 6 more churches were located in the fortress itself, and on the square at the so-called Christmas Gates, the entrance room of Tsar Ivan the Terrible himself was built. Only two monasteries dating back to the 16th century have survived in Sviyazhsk to this day - Uspensky and John the Baptist. Of particular interest to tourists and scientists is the Trinity Church - a unique monument of ancient Russian architecture with a magnificent old iconostasis and the Assumption Cathedral, the famous architect of which was the creator of St. Basil's Cathedral, the legendary Postnik Yakovlev.
Great Bulgars
This ancient settlement - a landmark and the most unique value of Tatarstan - is located near the town of Bolgar. Founded in the 10th century, at that time the Bulgar settlement was one of the largest settlements of the Volga Bulgars, and in the 14th century it became the center of the Bulgar region.
Today the ancient settlement "Great Bulgars" is part of the most important state historical and architectural Tatar museum-reserve. Now it is the most complete reserve of the Golden Horde architecture. It includes nine ancient monuments of architecture of the XIII-XIV century, unique epigraphic monuments of the IX century. And the main attraction of the Bulgar settlement, of course, is the Cathedral Mosque, dating back to the 13th century. She represents architectural ensemble, which harmoniously combined the luxurious Khan's Palace and the Big Minaret. There is also a Small minaret with the Khan's tomb on the territory of the settlement, where 40 symbolic steps of a spiral staircase lead. The settlement is also of interest: the legendary Black Chamber with the Khan's court located in it, the Eastern Mausoleum and the ruins of the White Chamber. It is interesting that in those distant times this building had heating stoves and a water supply system.
Lower Kama
And if among other sights you prefer natural beauties - visit the "Lower Kama" - national park Tatarstan, located in the lower reaches of the Kama. More than 30 thousand hectares of a picturesque stepped plain will open up to your eyes, the sights of which are the so-called "Red Hill" with observation deck, and "The Holy Key of Panteleimon the Healer", and a chain of forest lakes, and the unique landscapes of the Big and Small forests. Many of the most beautiful places in this national park Tatarstan were captured on the canvases of I.I. Shishkin - the famous Russian artist. They are included in walking route"Shishkinsky Krai", with a length of 65 kilometers. There are also architectural sights on the territory of the Lower Kama. One of them is the Yelabuga settlement.
Yelabuga settlement
This attraction of Tatarstan and a unique monument of the Bulgar culture has another name - "Devil's Settlement". In fact, the Yelabuga settlement is the remains of a fortified settlement dating back to the 10th-11th centuries. Although the first settlements on the banks of the Toima River, near Yelabuga, date back to the 1st millennium BC. e.
Today, here you can see the remains of Ala-Bug - the Bulgarian military fortress, erected by the Bulgarian prince in the 10th century.
There is no other example of a region on the entire planet where East and West meet so harmoniously, where Christianity and Islam coexist so peacefully. The uniqueness and richness of the spiritual and material culture of the republic is the property of not only our country, but of all mankind.
Information about Tatarstan
Tatarstan is located in the eastern part of the Russian Plain at the confluence of the Kama and the Volga. The total area is almost 68 thousand kilometers. The territory of the republic is characterized by a flat terrain with small hills. The population is approximately 3,900,000 inhabitants, which allows Tatarstan to take the 8th place among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Kazan- the capital of the republic, has repeatedly been among the best tourist destinations among Russian cities. Of great interest is not only the capital, but also other cities, villages and natural objects of the republic.
Story
Tatarstan has a long history dating back to ancient times. Volga Bulgaria- one of the first states of Eastern Europe, which arose at the merger of two major rivers- Volga and Kama. It developed in the 8th-9th centuries on the basis of the Turkic tribes who moved to the lands east of the Volga. The first written source about the land of the Bulgars is the record of the Persian scientist Ibn-Rust, who in his encyclopedia "Dear values" indicated the boundaries of the settlement of this people.
In the 10th century, the young state fell into vassal dependence on the Khazar Khaganate, but later freed itself and became an independent state. At the beginning of the 10th century, the state religion of the Volga Bulgaria became Islam, which determined the close ties of the young power with the East. The state of the Bulgars was distinguished by the development of material and spiritual culture.
In the 13th century, the Volga Bulgaria fell under the conquests of the Mongols and became part of the Golden Horde, in which the Bulgars became one of the state-forming ethnic groups. During the collapse of the Golden Horde, the Bulgars, who adopted a new name "Tatars", were able to ensure the isolation of the territory of the former Bulgaria. The new state was named the Kazan Khanate with its capital in.
From the middle of the 15th century, for 100 years, there were constant conflicts between the Moscow principality and the Kazan Khanate.
The conflicts ended during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who in 1552 organized a campaign aimed at conquering Kazan. With the help of military-technical superiority, Russian troops were able to capture and almost completely destroy Kazan. The history of the independent Kazan Khanate ended, and it entered into the Russian state, although for another 150 years it was formally an independent Kazan kingdom.
In 1708, in the course of the administrative reform carried out by Peter, the Kazan province, the territory of which has been constantly changing for 200 years. At that time, the lands of the province were gradually settled by Russians and other Christian settlers, as a result of which a multinational composition of the inhabitants of the region was formed.
In 1920 the province was transformed into Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic within the RSFSR. Since 1990 - Republic of Tatarstan. According to the current constitution of Russia - a subject of the Russian Federation, is a national-state entity.
How to get there?
The favorable location of Tatarstan, its economic and political importance allows the region to have developed transport system linking the republic with the outside world.
The fastest way to get to Tatarstan is to use. international Airport Kazan is located several tens of kilometers from the city and receives internal and international flights. Especially for the Universiade-2013, a new terminal of the air terminal was opened. You can get from the airport to the city using bus routes and electric trains.
Also airports And airfields available in cities:
- Bugulma;
- Begishevo;
- Chistopol;
- Menzelinsk.
Buy plane tickets using a convenient search form. Enter information about departure and arrival cities, departure date And number of passengers.
There are 2 in Kazan railway stations - Kazan-1 And Kazan-2, accepting long-distance trains and suburban routes.
A highway of federal significance passes through the republic "Volga", connecting Tatarstan with both the capital and the Ural region. In addition, there are several highways of federal and regional significance connecting Kazan and other big cities Tatarstan with surrounding regions and republics. Bus service is well developed.
The most romantic way to get to Tatarstan is to use water transport. Spring-summer navigation is carried out on the main waterways of the region: the Volga, Vyatka, Kama and the Belaya River. The Kazan River Station operates in the capital of the republic, accepting both long-distance ship routes and regional transportation.
The main attractions - photo and description
Learning new and unusual, getting fresh impressions is one of the basic needs of a modern cultured person. Tatarstan is ready to surprise and satisfy the interest of the most inveterate and advanced tourist. Attractions for every taste will find their connoisseur in almost every corner of the republic.
Natural resources
Of course, one cannot expect the harsh beauty of mountains or bright tropical colors from the nature of Tatarstan. However, lovers of the so-called "silent beauty" will not be disappointed by the nature of the region.
Cathedrals, mosques and monasteries
Tatarstan not only historically main Islamic region Russia, but important center of Orthodoxy. Religious buildings of two peacefully neighboring religions are of great interest to tourists and pilgrims, among them are:
- Old Russian architecture;
- Baroque;
- Classicism;
- Neo-Russian style.
- Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery is located in the city center on Bolshaya Krasnaya street. It was founded on the site of the discovery of the miraculous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, with the original of which Pozharsky's militia liberated Moscow from the Polish invaders in 1612. The original of the icon was kept in this monastery until it was stolen and destroyed in 1904. The monastery was badly damaged during the Soviet era, now it is gradually being revived.
- Among the many Kazan mosques built in the 19th century, the Asimov mosque, erected at the expense of the merchant Azimov. The nobility of decoration, lightness and elegance of the design make it possible to call it one of the masterpieces of Tatar religious architecture. The temple is located in the former Old Tatar settlement, on Fatkullina Street.
- Blagoveshchensky cathedral;
- Kul Sharif Mosque;
- Junker School.
- National Bank;
- Chaliapin Hotel;
- Kazan Hotel;
- Belfry of the Cathedral of the Epiphany.
- Empire;
- neogothic;
- Baroque;
- Rococo;
- Eastern style.
- North and East Mausoleums;
- Khan's tomb;
- Fragments of the masonry of the Cathedral Mosque;
- Small and big minarets.
- Ski slope;
- snowpark;
- Ice rink for ice skating open sky;
- Tracks for snowboarding and cross-country skiing;
- Entertaining winter town for children.
- Waterpark Riviera" remains one of the most popular tourist sites in Tatarstan among guests and residents of Kazan. Almost a million people visit it every year. The water park has many pools and more than 50 water attractions for children and adults.
- Recently, the largest open-air dinosaur park in Russia was opened in Kazan - "Yurkin Park". 105 models of moving dinosaurs, 3 free excavation areas, attractions and a children's playground are located in a complex park right at the foot of the Kazan Arena.
- Kazan Zoobotanical Garden the oldest in Russia. The garden's collection contains more than 160 species of animals and more than a thousand species of plants. This is the only garden in Russia that combines biological and botanical collections.
One of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in the Republic of Tatarstan - Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery. It is located a few tens of kilometers from Kazan in a northwestern direction. It was founded in 1613 by the hermit monk Filaret, who retired to a secluded cell, around which the monastery later grew, finally approved in 1661 by Metropolitan Lavrenty.
As in most Russian monasteries, the complex of its buildings was built in different eras and combines several architectural styles:
The main shrine of the monastery is the exact list Georgian icon of the Mother of God.
In 2016, a solemn consecration of the site of the restoration of the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God took place.
Kul Sharif Mosque, opened in 2005, is relatively new for Kazan architectural structure. It was erected on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin on the site of the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate destroyed by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.
Kul-Sharif cannot be called a traditional Tatar mosque, it was built in a typical Turkish style Friday mosque. Nevertheless, the richness of its external and internal decoration, its central location and impressive size make it one of the most visited and interesting churches in Kazan for tourists.
In Kazan - one of the best examples of the Russian baroque style in all of Russia. The temple, unique in its external decoration, was completed in 1726. In the external appearance of the temple, oriental motifs characteristic of the former Kazan Khanate are clearly manifested.
The cathedral is the fruit of the joint work of Kazan, Moscow and, probably, Florentine architects. It was erected at the expense of the Kazan merchant Miklyaev and is located in the city center, on Musa Jalil Street.
Cathedral of the Epiphany in Kazan is not so well known to tourists. But its bell tower is one of the symbols of the capital of the republic.
The swift and light silhouette of the building, built in the neo-Russian style, is one of the hallmarks of Kazan.
The cathedral itself was completed in the middle of the 18th century, the bell tower was built in 1897. For a long time it was the tallest building in the city.
Gardens and parks
In Kazan alone, gardens and parks occupy an area over 600 hectares. Both regular and landscape parks are presented.
Victory Memorial Park in Kazan is located in the north of the city, in the Novo-Savinovsky district. The territory began to be landscaped in the mid-seventies, the construction of the memorial complex was completed by the celebration of the anniversary of the Victory in 1995. The park hosts an exhibition of military equipment from World War II and later. Also, the territory of the park is decorated with the Victory Stele, which is more than 40 meters high.
Kazan Millennium Park together with the adjacent lake Nizhny Kaban form a single complex for a quiet family vacation in the very center of the city.
One of the youngest parks in Kazan has already gained popularity among newlyweds for its picturesqueness.
Also worth noting Black Lake Park, which is located in the city center near the Kremlin. A popular place for city holidays and events. The decoration of the park is the lake of the same name.
Architectural buildings
extant historical center of Kazan one of the largest in Russia. In terms of size, it is second only to the centers of the two capitals. In many district towns, regular buildings of the 19th century have been preserved, which are of great interest to architecture lovers.
Kazan Kremlin this is the main pride of Kazan and its main attraction. The white-stone fortress was founded in the middle of the 16th century by the architects Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai at the place where the Khan's fortress was destroyed during the assault.
Unfortunately, not all the towers of the Kremlin have been preserved, but 8 of them, including the famous falling Tower Syuyumbike still adorn the fort. On the territory of the complex there are many buildings of different times. The most interesting of them:
Within the walls of the fortress are open several museums. The territory of the Kremlin is the object of archaeological excavations.
The complex of the Kazan Kremlin has been on the List since 2000 world heritage UNESCO.
Bauman street- the second most popular place among tourists in Kazan. This pedestrian street is one of the oldest in the city.
It contains numerous museums, Exhibitions And architectural monuments, For example:
On Bauman Street there are many cafes and restaurants designed for any wallet thickness. This is the noisiest and most crowded place in Kazan.
You can get to Bauman Street in Kazan by metro. Read in what other cities in Russia have a subway.
A masterpiece of provincial eclecticism - Ushkova's house architect Carl Muefke, located on the Kremlin street. In addition to the outstanding exterior, the interior and internal layout of the building have been completely preserved. Each room is made in a different architectural style:
Inside the building there is a winter garden, made in the form of a grotto. The building currently occupies National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Among the architectural achievements of the republic is the new stadium "Kazan Arena", built for the Universiade held in 2013 in the city. The modern football stadium is designed for 45,000 spectators. In 2015, the Kazan Arena hosted competitions among athletes as part of the World Aquatics Championship. For tourists it is available as an excursion object.
One of the most striking and controversial buildings built in last years in Kazan, is Palace of Agriculture located on the banks of the Kazanka near the walls of the Kremlin. The building, made in a mixed style of Empire and classicism, attracted a lot of both negative and positive reviews. Particularly noteworthy is the bronze tree located in the central pediment of the building.
Unique in terms of safety and integrity, a sample of county buildings in Yelabuga. The new architectural appearance of the city was formed after a great fire in 1850.
The unified building style of civil and administrative buildings creates a pleasant atmosphere suitable for immersing yourself in the world of the 19th century.
In addition, outstanding religious buildings are successfully inscribed in the overall architectural ensemble, for example Cathedral in the name of the Savior Not Made by Hands.
Museums
Kazan offers tourists a wide variety of museums. Both large complex and personal museums dedicated to one outstanding personality have been opened.
monuments
In recent years, monuments and street sculpture have literally filled the streets of Russian cities. This fashion did not bypass the cities of Tatarstan. Some of the monuments have gained great popularity and managed to acquire myths:
What else to see?
Travel conditions do not always allow you to visit a large number of attractions. may well exist temporary, weather or other restrictions. But even in this case, you can plan the trip in such a way as to get pleasure from it and pleasant impressions.
For one day
Not all tourists are ready to “relax” in traveler mode, visiting attractions in various parts of the city and region.
Excursions of one day are very popular, in which you can completely immerse yourself in the object of interest.
One of the exciting tourist routes is a trip to, located at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga. In this place, Ivan the Terrible founded a fortress, which became a stronghold during the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.
Now a small village has a rich cultural heritage and a complex of attractions. There are two active monasteries on the island - Mother of God Assumption Monastery And Sviyazhsky John the Baptist Monastery, and one non-functional Sviyazhsky Trinity-Sergius Monastery with a wooden Trinity Church of the 16th century.
In addition, the island has organized State Museum"Island-city of Sviyazhsk". The village can be reached by water and road transport.
One of the main attractions of the Republic of Tatarstan - ancient city Bulgar located on the banks of the Volga, 200 kilometers south of Kazan. The city, founded in the 10th century, during the reign of Khan Berke became the center of the Volga Bulgaria after it was conquered by the Mongols and included in the Golden Horde.
On the hillfort are located ancient stone buildings, partially preserved to this day:
In 2012, a masterpiece of national Tatar architecture was erected in the settlement - white mosque, which embodies the ancient history and culture of Tatarstan. Since 2014, the complex of the Bulgar settlement has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
in winter
It is quite possible to come to Tatarstan to relax not only in summer, but also in winter, and this vacation can also become unforgettable.
For lovers of outdoor activities in the winter season in the republic is open resort town "Sviyazhsky hills".
The sports and entertainment complex includes:
Restaurants are open for tourists, billiards, bowling and a wellness center are available. Operates during the summer golf Club.
Ski complex "Yan" is located near the city of Almetyevsk in the southeastern part of the republic at a distance of 250 kilometers from Kazan. It consists of seven tracks for skiing and snowboarding, designed for various tourist training. Height difference ski resort is 126 meters.
At the service of tourists in Kazan, a lot of both closed and open skating rinks. The most modern of them is located under the roof ice palace sports "Tatneft-Arena". The arena also hosts matches of one of the strongest hockey clubs in Russia, the Ak Bars team. "Tatneft-Arena" is a multifunctional complex and holds a large number of concerts and shows.
With kids
Tatarstan and its capital will hospitably welcome the smallest tourists and provide them with an interesting pastime. Adults will be happy too!
The water park is part of the hotel and entertainment complex "Kazanskaya Riviera", which has repeatedly received all-Russian and international tourism awards.
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