You are in the Heart of Kazan

Kazan welcomes guests not only with its mosques and the Kremlin, but also with the spirit of centuries-old history, cozy cafes, parks and modern art clusters. It is easy to get lost among the smells of Tatar pastries and the sounds of street musicians, exploring every corner of this amazing city. Are you ready to go on a journey where each route is like a new story? Let's explore Kazan together!

What to Do?

1. Explore the Kremlin: don’t miss the leaning Söyembikä Tower and the Hermitage-Kazan Museum.

2. Visit the incredibly beautiful Kul Sharif Mosque.

3. Stroll along the Kremlin Embankment.

4. Rent a boat and ride on Lake Kaban.

5. Count the monuments on Bauman Street, the pedestrian avenue.

6. Take a photo with the symbol of Kazan – the Alabrys Cat sculpture.

7. Discover the Old Tatar Settlement with its ornate houses.

8. Visit the one-of-a-kind Temple of All Religions.

9. Admire the design of the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan.

10. Spend time at the local “Patriarch’s Ponds” – Black Lake Park.

11. Relax at Gorky Park or Millennium Park, which features a giant kazan-shaped fountain.

12. Explore the collections at the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan.

13. Take a tour of Ushkova House, where each room is decorated in a different style.

14. Watch a performance at the Ekiyat Puppet Theater.

15. Be amazed by street art at the creative cluster “Alafuzov Factory”.

16. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the “Around the World” Ferris wheel, 65 meters high.

17. Visit the Bulgar Historical and Archaeological Complex – the Northern Mecca.

18. Get to Sviyazhsk Island Town.

19. See if the Kama estuary really resembles the Atlantic coast of Portugal.

20. Step into the future with robots and driverless taxis in the “smart city” of Innopolis.

Did You Know That...

The Kazan Oceanarium has the longest aquarium in Europe – 52 meters?
The trendy Stolbova Street rivals Profsoyuznaya for the title of the city’s main gastronomic street?
There are around 15 museum-apartments dedicated to prominent figures in Kazan? Visit the museum-apartments of composer Nazib Zhiganov, poet Musa Jalil, or writer Sharif Kamal.

What to Try?

- Echpochmak pastry;
- Kystyburger – a Tatar hamburger;
- Tatar-style pilaf;
- Azu stew;
- Chak-chak dessert.

What to Bring Back?

- A figurine of the Kazan Cat;
- A handbag or clothing from a local designer;
- A tubeteika with traditional embroidery;
- Chak-chak;
- Pastila decorated with Tatar motifs or chocolate doors.