Peter and Paul Cathedral
Петропавловский собор
An 18th-century Orthodox church in Naryshkin Baroque style, with richly decorated, brightly coloured façades.
Built to commemorate Peter the Great's visit to Kazan in 1722, it was completed in 1726 and is an outstanding example of Russian Baroque. Its exterior is covered in coloured relief flowers, fruit, column decorations and patterns, and its vivid colours have earned it the reputation of Kazan's most beautiful Orthodox church. The 25-metre-high carved iconostasis inside is equally exquisite. Located on a small hill near Bauman Street, it is free to enter, and the bell tower beside it offers distant views. Dress appropriately, and women should wear a headscarf.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery
- Palace of Farmers
- Epiphany Cathedral Bell Tower
- Kazan Federal University Main Building
- Museum of Socialist Life
- Kazan Kremlin
- Annunciation Cathedral (Kazan Kremlin)