The third capital of Russia: the best places of the ancient city
Kazan is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Republic of Tatarstan, which rightfully received its title “The best city for life in Russia” in 2019. Tourists are happy to come here to relax, admire the beautiful nature and visit local attractions and monuments.
But the determining factors, thanks to which Kazan entered the TOP-10 cities attractive for living, were:
Developed infrastructure
Good ecological environment
Convenient transport links.
According to a survey conducted among residents, the highest results are noted in the following indicators:
Convenience of the city for life – 87%
Work of housing and communal services – 57%
Residential buildings condition – 68%.
The main advantages of living in the best city of Russia are:
Beautiful architecture
Rich nature: picturesque parks, forest-steppe zones, rivers and lakes
The thousand-year history of the city is perfectly combined with modernity
In Kazan, 2 religions and cultures are perfectly adjacent to each other
Each resident can easily choose cultural events and entertainment to their liking
High level of medicine
A large number of prestigious higher education institutions
Kazan is a sports city.
The third capital of Russia: the best places of the ancient city Kazan Kremlin
The first thing worth paying attention to in Kazan is the Kremlin. The most beautiful building is not only the “heart” of the city, but also keeps a rich history. The amazing architecture of buildings of the XII-XX centuries perfectly combines the Russian and Tatar cultures. On its territory are the following objects of historical and cultural heritage:
The Annunciation Cathedral, built in the 16th century, is the oldest building in the complex of buildings of the Kazan Kremlin
The Kul-Sharif Mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in Europe and the main Islamic temple of the Republic of Tatarstan
The Syuyumbike Tower is the pearl of the Kazan Kremlin. Because of its strong vertical tilt, it is often called “falling”. The tower got its name in honor of the legendary woman in the history of Islam, who ruled the Kazan Khanate for several years
Kremlin towers
Palace church
Presidential palace
Cannon yard
Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery
Junker school.
Kremlin embankment
A walk along the embankment will allow you to enjoy a stunning view of the northern wall of the Kremlin, a picturesque sunset that happens here in the summer season, and the beauty of the opposite bank of the Kazanka River. The embankment offers a large number of entertainments for every taste:
Cafes and bars
Children’s and sports grounds
Bicycle and skate rental
Social events (exhibitions, creative evenings), etc.
Temple of all religions
The Temple of All Religions is a unique architectural complex that combines all the iconic elements of world religions.
kazan is a muslim state & Capital of Tatarstan
kazan is the best city for muslims because you can easily find Mosques, Halal foods and a diversified culture of Tatar’s and Russian’s.