Where to go in Kazan
Where to go in Kazan
Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan and one of the ancientRussian cities, which is located on the left bank of the Volga. He is considered the cultural and historical center of the entire Volga region and is quite deservedly called the city of contrasts, a crossroads of the West and the East, a meeting point for two cultures. The millennial history and abundance of unique architectural monuments make Kazan one of the most visited cities in Russia.
On an excursion to Kazan you can go at any timeof the year. Even in the most inclement weather you will find what to do in this picturesque city and what to see. The main local attraction is the Kazan Kremlin. This medieval fortress stands at the intersection of the rivers Volga and Kazanka. In 1994 it became a museum-preserve, and in 2000 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The territory of the fortress is surrounded by a white stone wall with towers. From the viewing platform one of them offers a magnificent view of the circus building, the main mosque, the central stadium and the Kazanka river. The highlight of the Kremlin is the falling tower Syuyumbike - the Kazan analogue of the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa. The shaft of Syuyumbike is diverted from the vertical by almost two meters. According to legend, this Tatar tsarina, who did not want to become the wife of Ivan the Terrible, was thrown from this tower. It is definitely worth taking a stroll along Bauman Street, which is often called the Kazan Arbat. This pedestrian street is located in the historic center of the city. Along it there are shops, cafes and souvenir shops, why it is always quite crowded. Here you can also see fountains, a monument to Fedor Chaliapin, a copy of the carriage of Catherine II and an index with distances to different cities. Architectural monuments on this street harmoniously coexist with the neon of shops, cafes and clubs. Bauman Street ends at Tukaya Square, where you can see a large clock, cast from bronze. This, perhaps, is the most popular watch of all of Tatarstan. Their upper part is decorated with figures of the poet, Muse and Pegasus, while the dial is made in the Arabic chart. About these hours often appoint friendly meetings and romantic rendezvousa.Obyazatelno worth visiting the street Moussa Jalil, where the Peter and Paul Cathedral. It is an active church, made in the baroque style. It attracts with its "gingerbread" decor. Stucco molding in the form of flowers and fruits gives reason to believe that the decoration of this cathedral was attended by Tatar masters. Kul Sharif's mosque is one of the symbols of Kazan, which is worthy of attention. This beautiful Islamic temple was erected for ten years and was completed by the millennium of the city. Everyone is allowed inside the mosque, but at the same time they strictly follow that the visitors are dressed properly. Tourists are not allowed to enter the prayer hall, however it can be viewed from a special balcony. In the basement of this mosque is the Museum of Islam. Visit St. Petersburg's street in Kazan. There is an entertainment complex called "Native Village", where there is a cafe, a children's playground, a bowling alley and even a mill. All buildings in this complex are built in the form of wooden huts, and numerous benches and wooden bridges are decorated with forging. This is a great place for a carefree holiday in Kazan. Among the new attractions of the city is the Riviera water park, which is considered to be the largest in Russia. Here you will find extreme water attractions, ten hills, a lot of pools, one of which is on the street. For small visitors in the water park there is a special zone with shallow pools and safety slides. During a break between sightseeing, visit Halal Café, where you can taste dishes prepared according to all the rules of Islam. In the menu of such catering establishments there is a rabbit in sour cream, pilaf, lamb dishes, chak-chak, echpochmak.
