Our guide to Kazan highlights how to make the most of one day this fascinating city. We highlight the best things to do in Kazan from morning to night, recommend where to eat and share why it’s worth visiting the Kremlin twice in one day.
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Panorama of Kazan in summer, Tatarstan, Russia. View of beautiful green park and Farmers Palace (Ministry of Environment and Agriculture) in Kazan city center. This place is landmark of Kazan.
Qolsharif Mosque (Kazan, Russia). The Qolşärif mosque located in Kazan Kremlin was the largest mosque in Russia and, reputedly, in Europe outside Istanbul. As of 2009, reputedly, it's the second largest mosque in Europe (without Turkey) after Grozny Central Dome Mosque. Originally, the mosque was built in Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Qolşärif who served there. Qolsharif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storm of Kazan it was destroyed by Ivan The Terrible. Tatar scholars speculate as to whether some elements of Qolşärif mosque can be seen in Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow (8 minarets, a central cupola, not typical for Russian architecture). Since 1996 the mosque has been rebuilt in Kazan Kremlin, although its look is decisively modern. Its inauguration on July 24, 2005 marked the beginning of celebrations dedicated to the Millennium of Kazan. Several countries contributed to the fund that was set up to build Qolsharif mosque. Namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Qolsharif is considered to be one of the most important symbols of Tatar aspiration to independence and liberty. Nowadays the mosque predominantly serves as Museum of Islam. At the same time during the major Muslim celebrations thousands of people gather there to pray. The Qolsharif complex was envisioned to be an important cornerstone of Kazan architectural landscape. Besides the main mosque building it includes the library, publishing house and Imam's office.
Built on an ancient site, the Kazan Kremlin dates from the Muslim period of the Golden Horde and the Kazan Khanate. It was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and became the Christian See of the Volga Land. The only surviving Tatar fortress in Russia and an important place of pilgrimage, the Kazan Kremlin consists of an outstanding group of historic buildings dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, integrating remains of earlier structures of the 10th to 16th centuries. 5 wallpapers https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/ https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/
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Kul Sharif mosque at sunset, Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Sunny view of Kazan Kremlin, landmark of Kazan. Famous tourist attraction, modern architecture in Kazan city center. Islam and travel concept.
This structure now complements the Kazan Kremlin.
This structure now complements the Kazan Kremlin.
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