City in Russia

Kazan is a city in southwest Russia, on the banks of the Volga and Kazanka rivers. The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, a semi-autonomous region, it’s known for the centuries-old Kazan Kremlin, a fortified citadel containing museums and sacred sites. Kremlin landmarks include the tiered Tower of Soyembika, the blue-and-gold domed Annunciation Cathedral and the vast, colorful Kul Sharif Mosque.
Also within the Kremlin, the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan displays regional artifacts. The Hermitage-Kazan Exhibition Centre exhibits art in a 19th-century school building. Nearby, Central Stadium is a large sports venue used for soccer matches. The baroque bell tower of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral and the green minaret of the Soltan Mosque rise over Kazan’s streets. South of the center is the huge expanse of the Kaban Lakes system. West of the city is the brightly painted Temple of All Religions.

Things to do

Kazan Kremlin

Hilltop palace & museum complex

 
 
 

Kul Sharif Mosque

Blue-domed mosque on Kremlin site

 
 
 

Riviera Aquapark

Water park

 
 
 

Park Pobedy

Memorial park with a museum & rides

 
 
 

Maxim Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation

Major city park opened in 1928

 
 
 

Кирмән яр буе урамы (Kremlevskaya Naberezhnaya)

Riverfront walkway with cafes & events

 
 
 

Gorkinsko-Omet’yevskiy Les

City park