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Russia, Kazan, Qolşärif mosque in the Kremlin

Kazan (it is situated about 800 km to the East off Moscow) is the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. The most well-known touristic attraction in Kazan is the Kremlin that was built on behest of Ivan the Terrible on the ruins of the former castle of Kazan khans. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 and is protected by UNESCO.

Until 2009 Qolşärif was the largest mosque in Europe excluding Istanbul. Originally, the mosque was built in Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Qolşärif who served there. Qolşärif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storm of Kazan it was destroyed by Ivan The Terrible.

Since 1996 the mosque has been rebuilt in Kazan Kremlin, although its look is decisively modern. Its inauguration on July 24, 2005 marked the beginning of celebrations dedicated to the Millennium of Kazan.

The photo was made from the kremlin wall.

On a trip with :iconrandomsearcher: :love:

Canon 40D, 17-85, ISO 200, F/11, hand-made HDR (0.8, 2, 5 sec) from 3 panoramas of 4 vertical shots each
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`davincipoppalag Apr 9, 2011
really fine photo!

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~unpluggedport Jan 7, 2011
I want to pray there
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`davincipoppalag Dec 14, 2009
REally beautiful work!

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*Nightcitylights Dec 20, 2009
Thank you!

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`davincipoppalag Dec 20, 2009
WElcome

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~stg123 Nov 28, 2009
wow very nice shot :clap:
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*Nightcitylights Dec 20, 2009
Many thanks!

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~UNexperienced Oct 4, 2009
i dont like repeating myself - nice:)
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*Nightcitylights Oct 18, 2009
Thanks again :)

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*Jogi1960 Sep 13, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Wow, an other excellent picture. :clap:

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