A giant bronze cauldron on the far bank of the river, with a rooftop deck that gives the only full view of the Kremlin and the old town.
"Kazan" means cauldron in Tatar, and in 2013 the city built one: a 32-metre bronze bowl on the north bank of the Kazanka.
Inside is the civil registry, where couples marry most days, so you will often meet wedding parties.
The rooftop deck opens from 10am to 10pm for a small fee. It gives the only full view of the Kremlin, the river and the old centre from across the water.
Go at dusk, when the Kremlin lights come on. The rest of the new bank holds the Riviera Ferris wheel, the Kazan Arena and the Tatarstan hotel towers.
An hour, timed for sunset.
Walk along the river past the Palace of Farmers.
Or take a short taxi to the far bank.
Buy a ticket at the base and take the lift.
Watch the Kremlin walls and minarets light up across the water.
Finish with a ride on the Riviera Ferris wheel.
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Walk over the Millennium Bridge from the Kremlin embankment, or take a taxi.
Buy at the base; a small fee for the deck.
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