Bolğar Mosque, Qazan

The Bolgar Mosque is a modern prayer hall built from white brick with a 35-meter minaret in rationalist architecture located in Kazan's Novo-Savinovsk district. The interior is organized across multiple floors with separate prayer spaces for men and women.

The building was completed in 1993, marking 1100 years since Islam was adopted in Volga-Bulgaria. The construction site required extensive preparation of former swampland before work could begin.

The mosque serves as a central gathering point for Muslim residents of Kazan and represents the continuation of Tatar religious traditions in the modern city. Visitors can observe how Islamic practice operates within a contemporary urban setting.

Prayer areas span two levels, with the main hall on the second floor and a separate space for women on the first floor. Visitors should note that rooms are used at different times for various prayers throughout the day.

The structure was designed by architects Valeriy Voginov and Yevgeni Prokofiev to merge geometric forms with traditional Islamic elements. This combination creates a distinct visual character that stands apart from typical mosque designs elsewhere.

Location: Kazan

Architectural style: rationalism

GPS coordinates: 55.83504,49.11978

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22