The Best Of Kazan In 15 Instagram Pictures

Each of the million odd residents of Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan and one of Russia‘s cultural hubs, has a different perspective of this glorious city, unique to how they move through their little pocket of it. Thanks to Instagram we can now see the small moments and in between spaces that colour this World Cup host city as the townspeople go through their day. View Kazan through the eyes of a local with these Instagram beauties and discover the city from a new point of view.

National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan

It may be a grand old building, but the real gem of the state library is the indoor garden, found on the top floor of Ushkova’s House.

Kyrlay Amusement Park

Amusement Park, Park, Train Station

The Kremlin

Mosque

The World Heritage listed Kremlin is the only remaining Tatar fortress in the world. Inside the white walls there are beautiful sights at every level, including the majestic Kul Sharif Mosque and the Hermitage. https://www.instagram.com/p/BU1oX78jTO-/?taken-by=kazan_walks

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Bauman Street

Kazan’s main artery, Bauman street is lined with cafes, bars, shops and restaurants, making the strip almost impossible to bypass, whether you’re a tourist or local. Even the Mona Lisa can’t help stopping by.

Park life

A green city, Kazan has plenty of parks to stroll through or lounge about in, if you want a bit of peace and quiet. One of Kazan’s oldest parks, Park Uritsky is across the river from the Kremlin, not too far from fanzone, Kazan Family Centre. There is also Victory Park (Park Pobedy) that pays homages to the soldiers and military equipment used in the great patriotic war.

Park Uritsky, Kazan, Russia

Victory Park, Ulitsa Bondarenko, Kazan, Russia

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Bulgar Mosque

Building, Mosque

In the Novo-Savinovsk neighbourhood, this epic building was constructed to commemorate 1100 years of a strong Islamic presence in the region. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZqE98xDR1r/?taken-by=kazan.lowe

Kazan Family Centre

Fan-Fest zone for 2018 World Cup, the Kazan Family Centre has a spectacular view of the city, the Volga and is an enjoyable spot to while away an afternoon in the sun.

Ministry of Agriculture

Definitely a contender for the most beautiful public service building, the feature piece to this immense building is the enormous bronze tree on the building’s facade. https://www.instagram.com/p/BY_CKvwjCen/?taken-by=kazan.lowe

Kazan Arena

Stadium

Built in 2013 the Kazan Arena is a host stadium of the 2018 World Cup competition. It was created by the same architects that designed the Sochi Olympic Stadium. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1Rp-ynVoL/?taken-at=221630742