* We invite you to see the legendary historical and architectural complex in the open air "Island-Grad Sviyazhsk", learn the fantastic history of this fortress city, founded by the decision of Ivan the Terrible, see ancient temples, including the only wooden Trinity Church in the Volga region, as well as stroll through the ancient streets and squares where the buildings of the XVI century have been preserved. Sviyazhsk is the third UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tatarstan, along with the ancient city of Bolgar and the Kazan Kremlin. The tour program: 09:40 Gathering of the group at the address: Kazan, Pravo-Bulachnaya str. 43/1. Central hall of the Azimut hotel (former Ibis hotel), 1st floor. 10:00 departure of the bus from the Ibis Hotel. During the tour you will visit: The Church of the Holy Trinity (Trinity Church), the first Orthodox church on the Right Bank of the Volga, the only monument of Russian wooden architecture of the XVI century, the only surviving structure from the fortress of Ivan the Terrible. The architectural complex of the Assumption Monastery with the St. Nicholas Church, built in 1555-1556 by the Pskov artel. The Assumption Cathedral was built in 1560 with the restoration of unique frescoes, including the image of St. Christopher with the head of a horse. The five-domed cross-domed Cathedral of Our Lady of All Sorrowful Joys in the Russian-Byzantine style. Free time for walking around the island with picturesque views, photo shoots and shopping for unique souvenirs. Return to Kazan with an external inspection of the Temple of All Religions (external inspection) — the Universal Temple, a symbol of confessional tolerance and cultural diversity of the Republic of Tatarstan. 16:00 Arrival in Kazan. The company reserves the right to change the time and order of excursions, without changing the general service program. PLEASE make sure that you and your loved ones are dressed comfortably and easily on the tour (we recommend using light summer clothes, hats, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, water). 🕶👒🌞🥤