Historic Site · Kazan, Russia
Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский кремль; Tatar: Казан кирмәне) is the chief historic citadel of Kazan, a city in Russia.
Photo: Fendes via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kazan, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 55.7992° N, 49.1056° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kazan Kremlin is known for
The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский кремль; Tatar: Казан кирмәне) is the chief historic citadel of Kazan, a city in Russia.
About Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский кремль; Tatar: Казан кирмәне) is the chief historic citadel of Kazan, a city in Russia. It was built at the behest of Ivan the Terrible on the ruins of the former castle of Kazan khans. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kazan |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Kazan International Airport (KZN) |
| Distance from the airport | 15.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Kazan International Airport (KZN) · Kazan, Russia · 14.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kazan Kremlin?
The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский кремль; Tatar: Казан кирмәне) is the chief historic citadel of Kazan, a city in Russia.
Where is Kazan Kremlin located?
Kazan Kremlin is in Kazan, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.7992° N, 49.1056° E.
How do I get to Kazan Kremlin?
The nearest town is Kazan, and the nearest airport is Kazan International Airport (KZN), about 15.2 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan_Kremlin — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q603622 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.