Kazan Kremlin
Казанский кремль / Казан Кремле
A white-walled fortress on the banks of the Volga, where Islamic and Orthodox architecture stand side by side. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is the historic heart of Kazan, inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Inside the white walls on the hill stand the Kul Sharif Mosque, the Annunciation Cathedral, the Suyumbike Tower and the presidential building, side by side, a symbol of the blending of Tatar and Russian cultures. You can wander freely within the walls at no charge. Several paid museums are located here, such as the State Hermitage Museum Kazan Center and the Museum of Islamic Culture. The main entrance is the Spasskaya Tower, and the night views are especially lovely. Plan to spend half a day here.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–22:00 (many museums in the area closed on Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Annunciation Cathedral (Kazan Kremlin)
- Kul Sharif Mosque
- Söyembikä Tower
- National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Palace of Farmers
- Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery
- Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Kazan Family Center