About Kazan
Kazan is one of Russia's major cities, home to around 1,243,500 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Kazan
1
Kazan Kremlin
2
Church of St Nicholas-Ratny
3
Natural History Museum
4
Kul-Sharif Mosque
5
Kazan Hermitage
6
Warrior Spirit
7
"Hazine" National Gallery of Art
8
Annunciation Cathedral
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kazan
Church of St Nicholas-Ratny
Kul-Sharif Mosque
Annunciation Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kazan Kremlin
- Visit Church of St Nicholas-Ratny
- Visit Natural History Museum
- Eat at Dobraya Stolovaya
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Kul-Sharif Mosque
- Visit Kazan Hermitage
- Visit Warrior Spirit
- Eat at Dom Chaya
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit "Hazine" National Gallery of Art
- Visit Annunciation Cathedral
- Visit Kazan Arena
- Eat at Govindas
Where to eat
Dobraya Stolovaya
Dom Chaya
Govindas
Sofra Kebab
Zhiguli
A'Rome
Baker Street
Malabar
Where to stay
- Fatima
- Happy House Hostel
- Hostel Pushkin
- Hotel Shushma
- Hotel Volga
Nightlife
- Agafredo
- Skuratov, coffee roasters
- Gruzinskiye Istorii
- IQ Bar
- Cuba Libre
- i-Bar
Museums & culture
- Church of St Nicholas-Ratny
- Natural History Museum
- Kul-Sharif Mosque
- "Hazine" National Gallery of Art
- Annunciation Cathedral
In pictures
Kazan gallery
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