Kazan is an ancient city suitable for recreation and attracting tourists. The city has many attractions that reveal its historical and cultural heritage. In addition, Kazan is full of unusual places that are not so popular, but will definitely not leave visitors indifferent.
Gallery of paintings by Slava Zaitsev
The most unusual gallery in Russia, occupying a leading position in terms of attendance in Kazan among tourists. Slava Zaitsev is called a unique artist who paints without paints. The artist's paintings are made on the basis of a variety of materials. For example, the gallery has canvases made from scraps of magazines, from nails and threads, from furniture staples, from earth, sand, autumn leaves and butterfly wings, and from the signatures of visitors.
In addition to paintings, the exhibition contains social installations of particular importance. The main feature of the gallery is that it houses the workshop of Slava Zaitsev, in which he creates his masterpieces. At the same time, the artist's tame parrot guards the exhibition. The gallery will not disappoint art lovers and creativity lovers.
Flea market on Tinchurin
Every Sunday in Tinchurin Park from 8:00 to 14:00 there is a large flea market. The place will be interesting for tourists, lovers of antiquity and collectors.
The main feature of the flea market is that the seller sets the price, so with good compliance, you can buy a thing much lower than the declared price. Many visitors to the market only come to look at interesting objects of the past and enjoy the atmosphere.
There are a wide variety of goods on the market, most of them are antiques:
- coins, bills, stamps and various small trinkets;
- objects of art;
- military items of the times of the USSR;
- DVD, CD discs;
- antique household items and kitchen utensils;
- clothing and footwear;
- handicrafts, figurines, toys.
Museum of Socialist Life
An amazing and unique museum in its essence. Visitors can see things from their childhood with their own eyes and feel nostalgic. The museum displays clothes, wigs, instruments of famous performers, toys, board games, briefcases, pens, money, uniforms, bicycles and many other things of the USSR era.
Despite the small size of the museum, tourists need several hours to fully view all the exhibits. Many exhibits went to the museum from the hands of celebrities. The Museum of Socialist Life is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past. A trip to the museum will not leave you indifferent and will impress you.
Free space "Ziferblat"
An amazing place where you can spend time not only with friends, but also alone. People who come to Ziferblat can feel at home and the cozy atmosphere contributes to this. Everything inside the space is free, guests only pay for the duration of their stay.
All income generated is invested in the development of this pilot project. Guests have the opportunity to play board games, read, make new acquaintances, work, be creative, play the piano, or simply enjoy the evening with a cup of coffee and cookies. Also "Ziferblat" holds a variety of events in which anyone can participate.
Blue Lakes
A complex consisting of three lakes of karst origin, surprising with their beauty. The water temperature in the lakes does not exceed + 8 ° C. The most famous lake of the complex is the Small Blue Lake, 4 meters deep. Due to its accessibility and beautiful views, this lake has become a popular holiday destination. Silt salt mud, rich in minerals, endows Small Blue Lake with medicinal properties.
The reservoir lives up to its name: crystal clear water with a blue tint attracts many tourists. Diving trainings are regularly held on the lake. Also, every visitor has the opportunity to temper in the cold waters of the reservoir. For nature lovers and hikers, the Blue Lakes have many winding paths through the trees.
