Kazan

Stad · 🇷🇺 Rusland

Inwonertal 1.329.825

Oppervlakte 99 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Moscow

Officiële website kzn.ru

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Kazan Essentials

Kazan serves as the historical meeting point of Slavic and Turkic civilizations. The UNESCO-listed Kremlin houses both the blue-domed Kul-Sharif Mosque and the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral. Beyond the citadel, the Old Tatar Settlement preserves traditional wooden architecture and the historic Märcani Mosque. Modern landmarks like the eclectic Palace of Agriculture and the cauldron-shaped Family Center "Kazan" define the skyline along the Kazanka River, while Bauman Street offers cultural touchstones like the Bogoyavlenskaya Bell Tower and the iconic Kazan Cat monument.

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Hidden Gems of Kazan

Discover Kazan’s dual identity through its blend of Russian Orthodox and Islamic architecture. This collection highlights the Kazan Kremlin’s landmarks, including the leaning Suyumbike Tower and the Kul-Sharif Mosque. Explore the Old Tatar Settlement to find traditional wooden houses, regional cuisine at the Kazan Ashkhane Tea House, and the Chak-chak Museum. Cultural stops include the fairytale-inspired Ekiyat Puppet Theatre and the National Museum, which documents the region's history from ancient archaeological finds to the 19th century.

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Petar Milošević / CC BY-SA 3.0

Cultural Landmarks of Kazan

Kazan serves as a historic meeting point of Orthodox Christian and Islamic traditions. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Kazan Kremlin, home to the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral and the modern Kul-Sharif Mosque. Explore the Old Tatar Settlement’s 18th-century Märcani and Nurulla mosques, alongside the elaborate Naryshkin Baroque architecture of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. Cultural institutions like the National Museum and the State Museum of Fine Arts document the region’s heritage, while the Chak-chak Museum offers insight into Tatar culinary traditions.

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Religious Landmarks of Kazan

Kazan serves as a significant intersection of Islamic and Orthodox Christian traditions. This collection features architectural landmarks ranging from the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral in the Kazan Kremlin to the 2005 Kul-Sharif Mosque. Highlights include the Naryshkin Baroque style of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral and the historic Märcani Mosque, the first stone mosque built after the 1552 siege. The list also includes the 74-meter red-brick bell tower of the Epiphany Cathedral and several historic sites in the Old Tatar Quarter.

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Anatoly Terentiev / CC BY-SA 3.0

Parks and Stadiums

Kazan’s urban landscape features a blend of historic green spaces and modern international sporting venues. This collection includes Ak Bars Arena and the Palace of Water Sports, both key sites for the 2013 Summer Universiade. Central retreats like Gorky Park and the historic Black Lake Park offer landscaped paths, while Millennium Square serves as the city's primary public gathering space at the foot of the Kazan Kremlin. Memorial sites like Victory Park and the riverside Fuks Garden highlight the city's military and academic heritage.

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Kazan — Kaart

Praktische informatie

Valuta: Russische roebel RUB · Betalen met kaart · Contant geld heeft de voorkeur
Noodnummers: 112
Elektriciteit: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Talen: Russisch
Kraanwater: Drink met voorzichtigheid
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landnummer: +7