Bauman street of Kazan city

Bauman Street is part of the historical center of Kazan. Since 1986, it has become a pedestrian street and at the same time the oldest in the city. Its length is 1,885 meters. It is a very popular tourist attraction.

The history of the street goes back to the era of the Kazan Khanate. At that time it was called the Nogai road. After the storming of the Kazan Kremlin by Ivan the Terrible in 1552, the walls of the Kremlin were broken, as a result the street was named "Prolomnaya", and a little worse - "Bolshaya Prolomnaya".

With the coming to power of the Bolsheviks, the street was renamed in honor of the Kazan revolutionary Bauman. After the collapse of the USSR, they wanted to rename the street again, now into Chaliapin Street, but this idea was not developed, and the name remained the same.

in the southern part of the street in the 16th century, a New settlement (later Epiphany Street) was erected. Only in 1930 it was renamed Bauman in honor of the revolutionary - a native of Kazan. It was planned to change the name in post-Soviet times to Chaliapin, but left the same.

Began to improve Bauman in the nineties from the moment it became a pedestrian. Previously, skates, trams, buses and trolleybuses ran along the street.

On weekdays, Bauman Street is relatively quiet and calm, and on weekends and holidays you can meet street musicians, artists, various performances, entertainment, take pictures with exotic animals. Those interested can watch and even take part in theatrical, musical, dance events. On the days of the city and the republic, folk festivals are organized on Bauman.

The modern Bauman street has concentrated in itself places of entertainment and trade, beautifully equipped fountains, monuments, benches, sculptures, illuminated by lanterns at night. Here you can buy whatever your heart desires. There are shops, restaurants, shops

There are many beautiful photographs to be taken all along the street.

The main attractions of Bauman street.

✅ Hotel "Chaliapin" with a monument to Chaliapin opposite the entrance.

✅ The Katchalov Theater is a cultural object that is almost 200 years old.

✅ The model of the carriage of Catherine II made of metal is an impressive and favorite tourist attraction associated with the arrival of Catherine II. Kazan in 1767.

✅ The Printing House, built in 1930, once printed newspapers and magazines, but now it is a hotel with a restaurant inside.

✅ The National Bank, which kept the gold of the Russian Empire built in 1914.

✅ The City Magistrate, whose building was erected in 1788, served as a local government body, was converted into an orphanage, and then into the headquarters of the bakery industry.

✅ House of Solomin-Smolin and Karetnikov's mansion.

✅ Nikolsky Cathedral of the 16th century, Epiphany Cathedral, in which Fyodor Chaliapin was baptized, John the Baptist Monastery, the construction of which dates back to the 16th century.

✅ The Walk of Fame is an analogue of the Hollywood Alley, only with the names of Tatar celebrities: Ilham Shakirov, Khaidar Bigichev, Salavat Fatkhetdinov, Alfiya Avzalova, Munir Bulatova and others.

✅ Zero Meridian is a stone structure in the form of a compass, which indicates the distance from the capital of Tatarstan to the largest Russian and world cities.

Restaurants and cafes.

Bauman Street is an ideal place for walking, dating and meeting. All along the street there are many cafes, bars and restaurants for all tastes. Prices are different depending on the restaurant and food. A budget lunch for two will cost at least 500 rubles.

Shops on Bauman Street in Kazan.

Almost 2 kilometers of the street there is a large number of retail stores and shops, such as: an anime store, a watch store, bookstore, jewelry, electronics, household appliances, clothing, lingerie, wool products, hats, sportswear, souvenirs, games, greeting cards, e-cigarettes and accessories, antique shop, glass and mirrors, beauty products, cosmetics, hookahs, press, flower shop, grocery, spirits, and shopping malls.

Entertainment.

For travelers and locals, there is a lot of entertainment on Bauman in Kazan, as it is a tourist street in the historical center of the city.

? Cinema "Rodina". This is a modern cinema hall with advanced sound equipment Dolby Digital Surround EX. The cinema is open 24/7 from 9:30 to 02:00. Inside there is a restaurant, billiards and bowling.

? The Labyrinth of Fear is a place that fans of horror films and people who consider themselves daredevils will certainly appreciate. This is not just a set of scary objects and frightening actors, but a whole well-thought-out scenario of a quest, in which a large number of professionals in cool costumes take part.

Museums on Bauman Street in Kazan

"Museum of the Rise of the Machines" will take visitors to another reality, which is ruled by an artificial mind, namely, the heroes of their favorite comics and Hollywood blockbusters. All figures are made of metal in full size and amaze the imagination of not only young visitors, but also adults.

? "Giant's House". "House of the Giant" will surprise you with its scale and immerse you in the world of huge objects: a chair larger than a person, giant furniture and clothes, huge armchairs, a cup, an alarm clock, a washing machine and other household items. You will get cool and unusual photos.

? "Museum of Illusions" is a gallery of 3D paintings, blockbuster scenes and films.

How to get to Bauman Street

Bauman Street is located in the Vakhitovsky district near the Kazanka River and the Kazan Kremlin. On one side of the street there is the Kremlevskaya metro station, and on the other - “Gabdulla Tukay Square”. From our hotel, Bauman Street can be reached on foot in 5 minutes.

If this is your first time in Kazan, we recommend taking a walk along the beautiful Bauman Street!

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