Transfiguration Tower (circa XVI c.) of Kazan Kremlin, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский Кремль; Tatar Cyrillic: Казан кирмәне, Latin: Qazan kirmäne) is the chief historic citadel of Tatarstan, situated in the city of Kazan. 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.

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Size: 2000px × 3030px
Location: Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
Photo credit: © Ivan Marchuk / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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