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Kazan Kremlin
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NAME
Kazan Kremlin
COUNTRY
Russia
ADDRESS
Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420014

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About Kazan Kremlin
Kazan Kremlin is a historical fortress located in Kazan city of Russia. It was built in the 16th century on the order of Ivan the Terrible. Before this magnificent fortress, there was a castle named Kazan Khans located at the place. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It consisted of many old buildings including Annunciation Cathedral. The structure was constructed using local pale sandstone in place of bricks.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kazan Kremlin

  • It is an important tourist place in Russia including various towers like Soyembika Tower, Spasskaya Tower. The snow-white towers and walls make the fortress a beautiful monument.
  • Very few of us that Kazan is the oldest city in Eastern Europe, it is approximately 150 years older than Moscow.
  • It is home to the Qolsarif Mosque, which is one of the biggest mosques in Europe. It was opened in 2005.
    It is home to the Qolsarif Mosque, which is one of the biggest mosques in Europe. It was opened in 2005.
  • The city follows secular rules which are proved by the fact that the Annunciation Cathedral was also restored after the opening of the great mosque. It was taken from the Orthodox Christians following the Russian Revolution. The "Theotokos of Kazan" was placed on the church in July 2005. The holiest copy of the long-lost icon was also returned to the country by Pope John Paul II a small time before his death.
    The city follows secular rules which are proved by the fact that the Annunciation Cathedral was also restored after the opening of the great mosque. I
  • There is a secret well which supplies water to the Secret Tower. The tower could be accessed by pedestrians, vehicles are not allowed in the tower.
    There is a secret well which supplies water to the Secret Tower. The tower could be accessed by pedestrians, vehicles are not allowed in the tower.
  • Don't miss the Tatar Cuisine. The national dessert of the place is Chak-Chak or you must try some other cuisine during your trip to Kazan.
    Don't miss the Tatar Cuisine. The national dessert of the place is Chak-Chak or you must try some other cuisine during your trip to Kazan.

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