Tainitskaya tower of the Kazan Kremlin

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The Tainitskaya Tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the significant objects of the historical complex. Built in the second half of the 16th century on the site of the destroyed Nur-Ali tower, it was originally known as the Nikolskaya Tower, and then was renamed Taynitskaya due to its proximity to the exploded cache - an underground passage to the source.

In its original form, the tower was single-tiered with a cranked passage and a wooden tetrahedral tent. However, in the 18th century it was modernized and converted into a two-tier structure with a terrace and a stone parapet. Currently, a guardhouse is installed at the top of the tower, ending with a UNESCO sign.

The Tainitskaya Tower, along with other architectural elements of the Kazan Kremlin, played a strategic role in protecting the fortress from enemy invasions. Its strategic location and monumental appearance make it an important site of the city's historical and cultural heritage.

Today the Taynitskaya Tower is a popular attraction for tourists and visitors to the Kazan Kremlin. It is an important architectural heritage that accurately conveys the spirit of the 16th century and allows you to admire panoramic views of the Kazanka River and the areas of the city beyond the river.

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