The Land of 1001 Delights
"Ekiyat"
Puppet Theatre
The building of "Ekiyat" Puppet Theatre is a sure head-turner. Its enchanting
turrets and stained glass windows catch the eye from far away. The entrance is
crowned by a phoenix bird surrounded by brightly coloured puppets, and the
timid "Little Prince" greets visitors from a roof top.
The interior is equally fabulous. Shows are given in Russian and Tatar
languages.
During summer, the square in front of the theater becomes a place of colorful
flower festival, and during winter turns into a large ice camp for children.
Temple
of All Religions
The temple is a symbol of the peaceful co-existence of people of different
religions and ethnicities in Tatarstan. It is a unique complex combining
Orthodox and Catholic churches, a Muslim mosque, a Jewish synagogue,
a Buddhist temple, a Chinese pagoda - many iconic elements of 16 world
religions, including the images of lost civilizations. The temple is intended as an
architectural symbol of religious unity rather than a working church.
It was built by a local artist Ildar Khanov using charitable donations. The temple
opens its doors for art exhibitions and music evenings.View entire presentation