One of the largest mosques in Europe, rebuilt in 2005 on the site of a legendary 16th-century mosque destroyed by Ivan the Terrible. The stunning blue-domed structure holds 6,000 worshippers. Interior features Turkish ceramics, Iranian carpets, and Ural marble.
Metro: Kremlyovskaya station (blue line), exit to Kremlin. The mosque is inside Kazan Kremlin. Buses: 6, 15, 29, 35, 35a, 37, 47 to Central Stadium or Baturina stop. Trolleybuses: 1, 4 to Central Stadium stop. By taxi to the main Kremlin entrance. Entry to Kremlin is free, mosque visit is free.
Blue domes from Kremlin square. Interior with chandelier. At sunset from Kazanka embankment.
Useful tips for visiting Qol Sharif Mosque
Free entry, donations welcome. Remove shoes, women need to cover head (scarves provided at entrance). Best photos at sunset — domes beautifully lit. During Friday prayers tourist access limited.
Mosque is inside Kazan Kremlin. 10 minutes walk from Kremlyovskaya metro station. Kremlin entry is free.
Main mosque of Tatarstan, rebuilt in 2005. One of largest Muslim temples in Europe. Blend of Tatar and Turkish architecture.
Blue domes from Kremlin square. Interior with huge chandelier. At sunset from Kazanka river embankment.
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