Iconic wedding palace shaped like a giant traditional Tatar cauldron (kazan). The 32-meter bronze structure houses a registry office and observation deck with panoramic city views. Symbol of hospitality and Tatar culture. Built for Kazan's millennium in 2005.
Observation deck: 200 RUB adults, 100 RUB children 7-18, under 7 free. Audio guide 350 RUB. Free for newlyweds on wedding day.
Summer — observation deck open. Beautiful illumination in evening. Deck closed in winter, but building viewable from outside.
Metro to Kozya Sloboda station, then 10-minute walk. Buses #1, 6, 15, 22, 28, 29, 35, 37, 47, 74, 75, 89, 98, 117 or trolleybus #2.
Unique cauldron-shaped building with observation deck. 360° panorama of Kremlin, Kazanka River and city. Evening lighting creates fire-under-cauldron effect.
From observation deck — Kremlin and city panorama. Outside best in evening from embankment when illuminated.
Observation deck open late April to October. Closed in winter. Breaks: 14:30-15:00 and 19:30-20:00. Registry office daily 10:00-22:00.
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Late April to October. Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-20:00. Monday closed. Closed in winter.
There are 3 elevators. But part of the ascent is by stairs — may be difficult for elderly visitors.
Useful tips for visiting Kazan Family Center (Cauldron)
Observation deck costs 200 rubles — panoramic city view. Best views at sunset. Building near Kremlin embankment. Check schedule — wedding ceremonies may be held.
Walking from Kremlin 10-15 minutes. Kozya Sloboda metro station nearest. Convenient to combine with embankment walk.
Building shaped like cauldron — symbol of Tatar hospitality. Kazan wedding palace. Modern architecture with national motifs.
Kremlin view from observation deck. Night lighting of building. Sunset over Kazanka river.
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