World Heritage Identification Number: 980
World Heritage since: 2000
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin: A Unique Blend of Cultures
The Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin, located in the heart of the city of Kazan, Russia, stands as a testament to the rich cultural history shared between the Islamic and Orthodox worlds. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, this remarkable complex offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing architectural styles that span over eight centuries.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Built on an ancient site, the Kazan Kremlin dates from the Muslim period of the Golden Horde and the Kazan Khanate. It was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and became the Christian See of the Volga Land. The only surviving Tatar fortress in Russia and an important place of pilgrimage, the Kazan Kremlin consists of an outstanding group of historic buildings dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, integrating remains of earlier structures of the 10th to 16th centuries.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (ii): The Kazan Kremlin complex represents exceptional testimony of historical continuity and cultural diversity over a long period of time, resulting in an important interchange of values generated by the different cultures.
Criterion (iii): The historic citadel represents an exceptional testimony of the Khanate period and is the only surviving Tatar fortress with traces of the original town-planning conception.
Criterion (iv): The site and its key monuments represent an outstanding example of a synthesis of Tatar and Russian influences in architecture, integrating different cultures (Bulgar, Golden Horde, Tatar, Italian, and Russian), as well as showing the impact of Islam and Christianity.
Encyclopedia Record: Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin 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.Additional Site Details
Area: 13.45 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 55.7994526626 , 49.1064602384
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