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| republic | Tatarstan | |
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| Residents | 1.243.500 (2018) | |
| height | 60 m | |
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KazanRussian: Каза́нь is a city in the Volga region, it has about 1.2 million inhabitants, half Russian and half Tatars. Kssan is the capital of the Autonomous Republic Tatarstan.
background
Kazan has been an important trading town and capital of a Tatar empire since the 15th century. In 1552 it was conquered by the Russians and was the first non-Slavic city to be integrated into the empire. Kazan was one of the venues for the Football World Cup 2018.
getting there
By plane
One hour flight from Moscow
By train
Night train from Moscow
By bus
In the street
Time frame at least 10 hours from Moscow to the east
By boat
Multi-day trip on the Volga from Moscow
mobility
In the city there is a short stretch of metro and a simple system of buses and trams, but be careful after 11 a.m. nothing drives anymore. Even with the car there is no problem, as the traffic is limited. All major sights are in a narrow one anyway City district, so within walking distance.
Tourist Attractions
Castles, chateaus and palaces
- 1 Kazan Kremlin (Казанский кремль).
The Kremlin is located on the Kazanka River just before it flows into the Volga. It was erected in the 16th century, the architectural style of its buildings shows both Russian Orthodox and Muslim features. The Kazan Kremlin has been part of the Kazan Kremlin since 2000 UNESCO world cultural heritage. The Kremlin is also the seat of the government of Tatarstan. All in all, a very nice renovated facility on the mountain with great views.
- Buildings are on the site of the Kremlin
- 2 Sujumbike tower (Башня Сююмбике).58 m high, 7 floors.
- 3 Annunciation Cathedral (Благовещенский собор Казанского кремля).the church dates from the 16th century.
Other churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- 5 Peter and Paul Cathedral (Петропавловский собор).in the old town - very beautiful church, with many colored wooden ornaments.
- 6 St. Catherine Church (Церковь Святой Екатерины)
- 7 Burnayevskaya Mosque (Бурнаевская мечеть)
- 8 Iske Tash Mosque (Мечеть Иске-Таш)
- 9 Nurulla mosque (Мечеть Нурулла)
- 10 Apanayevskaya Mosque (Апанаевская мечеть)
- 11 Temple of all religions (Храм всех религий).a bit out of the way.
- Al Marjani Mosque. The mosque, built in 1766, is located in the Tatar Quarter with its colorful wooden houses near the Kaban Lake.
Streets and squares
- Next to the Kaban Lake there is the so-called "Old Tatar Place". There are also many shops and old buildings here.
- 12 Kremlovskaya Street
- 13 Bauman Street. partly pedestrian zone, it extends from the Kremlin to the Koltso shopping center.
Parks
- 14 Millenium Park
various
River port and Volga cruise, central market
- 15 Kazan Family Center (Viewing platform), Ulitsa Sibgata Hakima, 4.
activities
Drive on the Volga, visit the Central Market, sunbathe on the Kazanka
- 1 Kyrlai amusement park
- 2 Kazan Arena (Ак Барс Арена).
The Kazan Arena, inaugurated in 2013, has a capacity of around 45,000 spectators.
shop
Lots of shops around the Kolzo.
- 1 Koltso (shopping mall), Peterburgskaya St, 1, Kazan, Respublika Tatarstan, Russia, 420107. Tel.: 7 843 238-28-28. Numerous small shops.
kitchen
Many smaller restaurants and coffees around the Kolzo, mostly with Russian cuisine. In the short pedestrian zone Baumanskaya lots of fast food - from sushi to hamburgers. Otherwise many restaurants in all possible directions on the main streets.
- Kestebe is the national dish of the Tatars. Two flat cakes with mashed potatoes or sometimes millet porridge in between.
- Tschäk-Tschäk (Russian Чак-чак, Tatar чәк-чәк) are pieces of dough that are fried and coated with honey. There are countless variations, e.g. with chocolate, nuts or sesame seeds.
Tschäk-Tschäk
also in the supermarket
The Chack-chack Museum in Kazan
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Bolgar, former capital of the Volga Bulgarians from the 8th to 13th centuries About 200 km from Kazan.
- Raifa Monastery (1613) with icon of the Mother of God, the only baroque church in Tatarstan
literature
- Ute Wiegand: Kazan via Moscow. Self-published. 132 pages. ISBN 978-3-7467-2664-9 .
Web links
http://kzn.ru/ (ru) - Official website of Kazan
