Very often for sightseeing cities, tourists have only two days - Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, preparing for a trip, you should first make a list of those places that would be interesting to visit, and then look at the map for their location and make the best route. This will save you from long journeys and the overall impression of the city will remain only good.
Kazan is a unique city in which Eastern and Western cultures are harmoniously combined. Thanks to the centuries-old history, the capital of Tatarstan is full of many interesting sights. In this article you will tell that it is worth to look in the city of Kazan and its surroundings, if they were in it through.
What to see in Kazan in 2 days
Kazan Kremlin
This is the most famous landmark in Kazan. On the territory of this ensemble, Orthodox churches and mosques, towers and palaces are very harmoniously combined. The following objects attract the most interest from visitors:
- Kul Sharif Mosque;
- The Annunciation Cathedral and the bell tower of the beginning of the XX century;
- The Governor's (now Presidential) Palace;
- The Palace (Vvedenskaya) church;
- The tower Syuyumbike (bending almost 2 m to the northeast);
- The Spasskaya Tower.
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The Ecumenical Temple or the Temple of All Religions
This is the place where 7 world religions are united under one roof. The founder of this unusual temple, the artist Eldar Khramov, created this place to acquaint people with different faiths. That is why the building itself and its interior decoration look so unusual. There is an Ecumenical temple outside the city, in the village of Old Arakchino.
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Peter and Paul Cathedral
The cathedral was built in the highlands in the style of "Russian" (or "Naryshkin") baroque in honor of the arrival in the city of Peter I. It strikes with its beauty both outside and inside. They come here to look at the wooden iconostasis 25 meters high, pray to the miraculous Sedmiozernaya Icon of the Mother of God and the relics of the Monks of Iona and Nektariya of Kazan.
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Puppet theater "Ekiyat"
Even if you do not have a desire to see the production of this theater, but it's worth seeing this amazing building. It is a small fairy-tale palace with towers adorned with beautiful figures and sculptures.
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Bauman Street
The oldest street in Kazan, turned into a pedestrian zone for citizens and guests of the capital. Walking along it you can see many interesting designs:
- Iron carriage, installed in honor of Catherine II;
- fountains - 4 frogs and a fairy tale "Water";
- antique clock, a meeting point for all lovers.
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Since this street was created 400 years ago, it is not surprising that along it there were a lot of beautiful old buildings: hotels, restaurants, chapel, etc.
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Millennium Park (or Millennium)
It was opened by the 1000th anniversary of the city in 2005 on the shore of the picturesque Lake Kaban. Everything that is done in it is connected with the history of Kazan. The fence surrounding the entire territory is decorated with figures of zilants (mythical animals from local legends). All the main avenues converge in the center to the square with the fountain "Kazan".
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"Native Village" ("Tugan Avilym")
It is an entertainment complex in the center of the city, stylized as a real village. The main purpose of its creation is to popularize the life of the indigenous population of Tatarstan. All buildings are made of wood in accordance with all the canons of folk architecture. There are even mills, wells, real carts. From entertainment, visitors can enjoy bowling, billiards, discos and entertainment programs. There is a huge number of cafes and restaurants, where you can taste national cuisine.
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