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Kazan

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Sacred & Religious Sites · Historic Sites · Specialty Museums
Sports Capital of Russia
The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy. The largest city in the autonomous republic of Tatarstan, this energetic urban center sits on the confluence of the Kazanka and Volga Rivers. Its famed fortress, built on the orders of Ivan the Terrible and noted for containing a striking five-domed cathedral, serves as the area's major tourist attraction, inscribed on the World Heritage List. The meeting point of Slavic and Tatar ethnicities, Kazan boasts as many Christian church towers as Islamic minarets. Begin your adventure by exploring the pedestrian-friendly city center, the hub of Kazan's shopping and entertainment activities. Take a peek at our custom trip planner: Kazan and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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    Top Kazan tours

    FROM $210 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kazan Private Walking Tour Including Kremlin and Tatar Village
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $161 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Visit to the Raifa Monastery and Temple of all Religions
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    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kazan Private City Tour by Car with Kremlin Tour
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    Popular things to do in Kazan

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    Kazan Kremlin ©
    World heritage site
    Kazan Kremlin
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Kul Sharif Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Kul Sharif Mosque
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat) ©
    Neighborhood
    Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat)
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Agricultural Palace ©
    Architectural Building
    Agricultural Palace
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Kazan

    Annunciation Cathedral ©
    Church
    Annunciation Cathedral
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Slava Zaitsev's Art Gallery and Studio ©
    Art Gallery
    Slava Zaitsev's Art Gallery and Studio
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul ©
    Religious Site
    Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda"
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Kazan

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    Konstantin Vasiliev Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Konstantin Vasiliev Museum
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Museum of Soviet Life
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Soviet Life
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museum of Chak-Chak ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Chak-Chak
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    E. Boratynskiy's Museum
    Specialty Museum
    E. Boratynskiy's Museum
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Kazan

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    The bell tower of the Cathedral of the Epiphany
    Religious Site
    The bell tower of the Cathedral of the Epiphany
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Church of the Holy Martyr Paraskeva
    Church
    Church of the Holy Martyr Paraskeva
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Church of the Holy Martyr Barbara
    Church
    Church of the Holy Martyr Barbara
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Trinity Cathedral ©
    Church
    Trinity Cathedral
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Kazan

    Raifa Monastery
    Landmark
    Raifa Monastery
    Raifa
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Ethnocultural Complex Shorunzha
    History Museum
    Ethnocultural Complex Shorunzha
    Shorunzha
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Trinity Cathedral
    Church
    Trinity Cathedral
    Raifa
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Church in Honor of the Holy Fathers in Sinai and Raifa
    Church
    Church in Honor of the Holy Fathers in Sinai and Raifa
    Raifa
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Kazan

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    Center of Contemporary Culture Smena
    Civic Center
    Center of Contemporary Culture Smena
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Kazan Chamber Theatre Sdvig ©
    Civic Center
    Kazan Chamber Theatre Sdvig
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Solntse Vnutri Kazani ©
    Farmers Market
    Solntse Vnutri Kazani
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Mega
    Shopping Mall
    Mega
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Kazan

    Kazan Kremlin ©
    Home to numerous sights and known as the Third Capital of Russia, the city of Kazan is the prime destination in Tatarstan. The city boasts a selection of accommodations to match every taste and budget. While it may lack the extravagance of some of Moscow's high-end hotels, it still offers a good selection of both modern and historical luxury lodging. Most of the city's best-known hotels sit relatively close to the center, so you don't have to worry about long commutes. Venture just beyond the center to find several smaller boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels, as well as numerous fully furnished apartments available for short-term rental.
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