- General Information
- Kazan Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1552 by Ivan the Terrible
- Located at Volga and Kazanka River confluence, offering city views
- Free entry to main attractions, museums require separate 700-1200 ruble ticket
- Main Attractions
- Spasskaya Tower serves as main entrance, built in 1556
- Kul Sharif Mosque opened in 2005, can hold 8,000 worshippers
- Annunciation Cathedral features blue onion domes from 1562
- Söyembikä Tower stands at 58 meters, built for legendary queen
- Presidential Palace houses Tatarstan President since 1840s
- Surrounding Attractions
- Ekiyat Puppet Theater offers seasonal performances
- Central Market sells local produce and traditional drinks
- Kremlinskaya Metro station features Tatar culture mosaics
- Kazan Family Center shaped like cooking pot
- Soviet Lifestyle Museum displays nostalgic Soviet memorabilia
- Practical Information
- Museums open at 10am, mosque/cathedral at 9am
- Most attractions free to visit, museums require separate ticket
- Various accommodation options available, including Berison Hotel and Kazan Palace