How to Spend 4 Days in Kazan - A Complete Itinerary for Kazan

Day 1 | Morning

National Museum of the Republic Tatarstan

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, st. Kremlin, 2

The museum is housed in a 19th-century building, established in 1895. The museum has rich collections, such as books, manuscripts, specimens and other exhibits. The introduction text is in Russian, but tourists can basically understand the local folk customs, history and culture, and the impact of war on the local area according to the patterns and styles.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Kazan Kremlin nearby is the top choice before you leave National Museum of the Republic Tatarstan and hit the road.

Kazan Kremlin

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420014

This is the ruins of an ornate complex that once served as the main citadel of Tatarstan. Appeared earlier in the period of the Kazan Khan Jin tribe and was conquered by Ivan in 1552, the site complex is also fortunate to be a surviving Tatar castle in Russia, not only that, it is also an important place of worship. According to the will of Ivan the Terrible, it was built on the ruins of the former castle of the Kazan Khanate. It became a World Heritage Site in 2000. The overall momentum is magnificent and well preserved. Here, Orthodox Christianity and Islam are ingeniously combined, and the scenery has always been appreciated by tourists who come here.

Reviews from Real Guests:

송사자이: Hayeon Kremlin, another feeling from Moscow!

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Kazan Palace by Tasıgo is the best places.

Kazan Palace by Tasıgo

With a stay at Kazan Palace by Tasıgo in Kazan, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ekijat Tatar State Puppet Theatre and Tugan Avylym. This 5-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from IT Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Basket-Hall Arena.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Breakfast is available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.

Day 2 | Morning

Cathedral of the Annunciation

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Ulitsa Sheynkmana, Kazan, Respublika Tatarstan, Russia, 420111

The Cathedral of Annunciation in Moscow is a standout amongst the most hallowed goals to visit. The church building was constructed in the years 1484 through 1489 on Sobornaya Square, on the site where an older cathedral remained in years past. You should see the white-stone gateways of the sixteenth century, the Italian Renaissance impacted fretwork and the copper entryways at the north and west doorways. Look at the fine art by Feodosy that has been set up since 1508, and also the tile ground surface of agate jasper. The amazing iconostasis is the feature of the whole cathedral, which were painted by Russia's historical aesthetic bosses.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Cathedral of the Annunciation, you can head to Qolsharif Mosque, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Qolsharif Mosque

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: proyezd Sheykmana, Kazan, Respublika Tatarstan, Russia, 420014

The mosque is located in Kazan and was completed in 2005. There are a large number of Muslims living around. The appearance of the mosque is very beautiful, and the interior is also very exquisite and luxurious, with a blue and white roof, like a castle in conversation. The whole building has its own Islamic cultural characteristics. After night falls, it looks very beautiful under the illumination of the lights. Tourists can take pictures here.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Apart-Hotel on Pushkin Street 26 is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Apart-Hotel on Pushkin Street 26

The Apart-Hotel on Pushkin Street 26 provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Apart-Hotel on Pushkin Street 26 is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kazan.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Zheleznodorozhnaya Stantsiya Kazan' located approximately 2km away and Kazan International Airport roughly 25km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Monument to N.I. Lobachevsky, Leninskiy Garden and Smolentsev and Shmelev Trading House all nearby.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Kazan hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 3 | Morning

The Cathedral of Peter and Paul in Kazan

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Ulitsa Musy Dzhalilya, 21, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420111

The church is located near the Kazan Kremlin. The architectural style is Orthodox style, with onion-headed spires, and the outer walls are full of Tatar style. There are beautiful frescoes in the church.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Suyumbike Tower.

Suyumbike Tower

Location: proyezd Sheykmana, Kazan, Respublika Tatarstan, Russia, 420111

Named after a Kazan queen, the tower is 2 meters off its axis. There is a bleak legend here that Ivan the Terrible, after hearing the story of the beautiful Tatar ruler, sent a matchmaker to Kazan to propose marriage. But the beautiful Suyumbeka refused to be queen of Moscow. Later, the angry Ivan the Terrible took the army to the city of Kazan and said that if Suyumbeka did not agree to marry him, he would destroy the city of Kazan. In order to save the Kazan people, Suyumbeka agreed to the marriage, but at the same time asked for an unusual wedding gift - a tower. The tower was built in just seven days. After the tower was built, a grand wedding reception was held. At the wedding, Suyumbeka climbed to the top of the tower and overlooked her home city. The girl realized she couldn't leave it forever, so she jumped from the tower with tears in her eyes. Hence the name of the tower.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Raymond Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Raymond Hotel

Raymond Hotel is the centre of Kazan, 900 metres from Kazan State University and 1.2 km from Peter and Paul Cathedral. Central Park is a 10-minute walk away. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Raymond Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is 1.5 km from Raymond Hotel, while Kazan Kremlin is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Kazan International Airport, 28 km from the property.

Day 4 | Morning

Kashan Gymnasium

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Prospekt Khusaina Yamasheva, 115 A, Kazan, Respublika Tatarstan, 421 斯 421001

Reviews from Real Guests:

송사자이: I met the yellow tiger!

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Kashan Gymnasium, you can head to Bauman Street, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Bauman Street

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Bauman St, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420111

Bauman Street is located in the center of Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. There are street artists performing on the street, horse-drawn carriages cruising, beautiful sculptures and unique architecture.

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