Söyembikä Tower

Башня Сююмбике

tower in Kazan

#5 in Kazan / #141 in Russia

by Валерий Дед

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Söyembikä Tower, also known as the Khan's Mosque, is a historic tower located in Kazan, Russia. It is one of the most renowned architectural landmarks in the city and a symbol of Kazan's rich cultural heritage. The tower stands within the Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its origin is shrouded in legends, with some attributing it to the Tatar queen Söyembikä, while others suggest it was built much later, during the 17th or early 18th century. The structure features a distinctive seven-tiered design and leans slightly to one side, earning it comparisons to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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