The Kazan Kremlin, also known as Kazan Kirmane in the Tatar language, is not only the oldest part of the city of Kazan, but also an important architectural and historical monument. Including archaeological remains from different periods and the Kremlin complex itself, it reveals the centuries-old history of the city. The Kazan Kremlin has been the
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The nameless tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the characteristic defensive structures of this historical complex. Located in the western part of the wall between the Tainitskaya and Preobrazhenskaya towers, this 14-meter high tower stands out for its unique architecture. Built at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, this tower is part of t
The southwestern tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the significant defensive structures built during the 16th century. Its architectural design was developed by masters Ivan Shiryai and Yakov Postnik, and construction took place from 1556 to 1562. This tower has the shape of a cylinder with a height of 17 meters and a diameter of about 9 meters
The Spasskaya Tower of the Kazan Kremlin, its main passage tower and an architectural monument of the 16th century, is located in the southern wall of the fortress, overlooking May 1 Square. Since September 1, 2023, a museum has been opened in the tower, dedicated to the fortification of the fortress and the tower itself at different historical sta
The Preobrazhenskaya Tower, one of the most powerful and majestic towers of the Kazan Kremlin, is an outstanding example of a fortification structure. Built in the second half of the 16th century by Pskov craftsmen on the site of the Temenskaya Tower of the Khan's fortress, it served as the western entrance to the territory of the fortress. Initia
The Consistory Tower, erected in the 17th century on the southeastern edge of the Khan's fortress of the Kazan Kremlin, is an important defensive structure. Initially, the tower had three battle tiers and a fourth tier, which served as an ammunition warehouse. The structure was 23 meters high and had a diameter at the zero level of 14 meters. The
The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest part of the city of Suzdal, which is its historical center. According to archaeologists, it has existed since the 10th century. Located in a bend of the Kamenka River, in the southern part of the city, in 2017 the Suzdal Kremlin was recognized as a cultural heritage site of federal significance under the name "Kreml
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