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Kazan Kremlin

The Kazan Kremlin is a place where East meets West, Islam and Orthodox Christianity coexist, and a thousand years of history merges with modernity. This isn't merely a fortress but a symbol of Tatarstan's unique identity — a region where two great cultures live in peaceful harmony. When you walk along the white stone walls and see the minarets of Kul Sharif Mosque standing beside the domes of the Annunciation Cathedral, you realize: there's nowhere else like this in the world.

Kremlin History: From Bulgar Fortress to UNESCO Site

The history of this place reaches deep into the past. As early a...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum4 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

Summer for longer hours. Evening for illuminated view. Combine with Kazan city walk.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable
Official Website

How to Get There

Kremlyovskaya metro. Buses 6, 15, 29, 35, 37, 47, 74, 75. Trolleybus 2. City center, easy walking distance.

What to Expect

Kul Sharif Mosque, Annunciation Cathedral, Suyumbike Tower, museums, viewpoints overlooking Volga and Kazanka rivers.

Best Photo Spot

Kul Sharif Mosque from square. Suyumbike Tower. River view from Kremlin wall.

When to Visit

Best Time

MayJunSep

Good Time

AprJulAugOct

Avoid

DecJanFebMar

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Excellent

Facilities & Services

wheelchair accessible
cafe
gift shop
restrooms
guided tours

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
24 hours
Note

Territory open 24/7. Museums: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

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Kremlin grounds — free. Museums inside — paid.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Kazan Kremlin

Territory free. Kul Sharif Mosque free (modest dress). Museum tickets separate. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kremlyovskaya metro. Buses 6, 15, 29, 35, 37, 47, 74, 75. Trolleybus 2. City center, easy walking distance.

Kul Sharif Mosque, Annunciation Cathedral, Suyumbike Tower, museums, viewpoints overlooking Volga and Kazanka rivers.

Kul Sharif Mosque from square. Suyumbike Tower. River view from Kremlin wall.

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Weather

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