Blue Mosque, Kazan
Blue Mosque is a monument to Tatar religious architecture and the stylistic forms of provincial Baroque. Built in 1819, it was closed by Soviet authorities in the 1930s and reopened for worship in 1993. Also known as the 4th Cathedral Mosque, this two-story mosque was built with the financial help of merchant Aitova-Zamanova. Its façades and interior combine a Baroque style with ornamental elements of Tatar decorative arts. The mosque has two prayer rooms and a three-story minaret.
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Blue Mosque on Map
Sight Name: Blue Mosque
Sight Location: Kazan, Russia (See walking tours in Kazan)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Kazan, Russia (See walking tours in Kazan)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Kazan, Russia
Create Your Own Walk in Kazan
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kazan is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kazan's Architectural Jewels
Kazan’s architectural splendors make for an enchanting experience to visitors of this historic city. Its most significant landmarks are located in the center of the city, including the famous Qolsharif Mosque and Söyembikä Tower. Discover Kazan’s most popular architectural attractions in the following tour.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Kazan Introduction Walking Tour
Kazan’s diverse cultural heritage, heavily inspired by the creativity of such well-known figures as Gorky and Shalyapin, also has a significant influence on the surrounding regions. Take the following tour to explore the traditions of this highly developed cultural center of Russia.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles