Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, is one of the oldest and most mysterious cities in Russia, located on the left bank of the great Volga River. Throughout its centuries-long history, Kazan has been the capital of Volga Bulgaria, the Golden Horde, and a part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Not long ago, Kazan, which is renowned for its rich history and multicultural traditions, celebrated its 1000th anniversary, and it is visited by over 2 million tourists from different countries annually.
The city emerged at the busy intersection of two trading worlds - East and West - as a major river port, which is why Kazan still has numerous crowded bazaars and trading areas to this day. In the 10th century, a fortress was built in the northern part of Volga Bulgaria, where trade caravans from Kievan Rus, the Byzantine Empire, and the Middle East converged. The fortress was named "Kazan" in tribute to its thick and durable walls, similar to the cast iron utensils of the same name.
In Kazan, representatives of various cultural traditions have found refuge. For centuries, two confessions peacefully coexisted here - Christian and Muslim, so Kazan is abundant with ancient mosques and temples. And merchant houses and ancestral mansions of Tatar and Russian nobility have always peacefully coexisted on the same street.
But Kazan keeps up with the times, and this rapidly developing city cannot be called a lifeless museum of its illustrious past. Modern shopping centers, light industry enterprises, comfortable hotels, and a convenient transportation network make the city attractive not only for tourists but also for major businessmen and investors.
Kazan can truly be called a paradise for tourists. In the picturesque surroundings of the city, there are numerous tourist bases and holiday homes where you can enjoy fishing in both winter and summer, engage in water sports, and simply relax away from the hustle and bustle.
From a vast array of attractions, it is difficult to single out the special ones, but the must-visit symbols of Kazan include the following: Kazan Kremlin, the ancient Lake Kaban, the Zilant Dragon, the monument to Akbars, the snow-white Kul Sharif Mosque, the Palace of Farmers, the Kremlin Embankment, and many others.
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