To date, the arrival in Kazan of manypeople is identified with visiting the local attractions - the tower Syuyumbike. This building is a historical monument of ancient architecture, which was built in the spirit of the Tatar traditions.
The Syuyumbike Tower is not only the pride of Kazan, but alsothe main architectural value of this region. It was built in the beginning of the 17th century from the building materials characteristic of that era. The seven tiers of the tower are located at a height of 58 m. Its front walls are interestingly decorated with columns. All four floors of the upper part of the tower have the shape of an octagon. The appearance of the sixth floor is similar to the hipped roof, it ends with a tower with a lamp, on which the guards carried a patrol. Many archaeologists conducted various research activities near the tower foundation, which gave grounds to assume that its erection was performed in the Russian style. According to archaeologists, Syuyumbike was built in the sixteenth century by Tatar masters.
The history of the Süyümbike tower begins, according to someinformation, back in the sixteenth century. Its name was given in honor of the Tartar princess, who was the daughter of the local Murza. She was brought to Kazan in 1532, and until 1551 she was in this city with her son. After her expulsion to Moscow, the people grieved for a long time after the departure of their ruler, who was the favorite of the local population. When her beloved husband died, she lamented him for a long time. Therefore, the mosque, in which he was buried, was called Syuyumbike. According to historians, this mosque was located not far from the place where the tower Syuyumbike was later built. Currently, the architectural emblem of Kazan, you can see the outlines of this tower. You can meet a familiar silhouette on various printed products, stamps, postcards, etc.
Today, all the people who came to Kazan, the towerSyuyumbike meets as an architectural symbol of the city. This architectural monument is one of the few that have a strong slope. This tower is only slightly different from the world-famous Leaning tower of Pisa, located in Italy. The latter, by the way, refers to architectural values, the preservation of which is occupied by the entire world community. The main feature of the tower Syuyumbike is its exquisite external data. For all visitors it is able to make a very strong and indelible impression of its perfection, which is seen in its appearance and in the proportionality of the parts.
The tower Syuyumbike was built in great haste, itsthe foundation was laid at a depth of only 1.4 m. This subsequently caused her to bend over. Tatar features are visible in all elements of the structure. Decorative decoration of the tower is made using the techniques typical of the Moscow architectural school. It all symbolizes the Kazan-Tatar culture and its traditions. According to modern historians, the tower was part of a large defensive complex. Any visitor can purchase a souvenir in memory of this place, on which the tower Syuyumbike will be depicted.
