The temple of all religions is in Kazan ... It would seem that the very existence of such a complex is already absurd. But the location of this temple in the distant and not even well-known Kazan is all the more so. Well, why not Rome, or, for example, not Moscow? And yet it exists and has already gained considerable fame.
The temple of all religions in Kazan is an unusual and unique structure, which has no analogues. Its construction began in the last decade of the last century (1994). The author and at the same time the owner of the complex decided to show all people that the thoughts of faith are bright and close in meaning, regardless of religion. At the entrance to Kazan in front of travelers there is a temple built near the great Volga. The first reaction of the tourists is absolutely calm - an ordinary church, of which there are so many in Russia ... But after a second a strange disturbing feeling arises: something is wrong ... The look is attracted, as if by a magnet ... And suddenly it dawns: here is the Jewish synagogue, and the Orthodox Church, and the Muslim mosque ...
The temple of all religions in Kazan is an amazing interweaving of sixteen religious movements of the world. Now he is still in the process of construction. But anyone can take a walk on the territory. The basis of the art gallery located here is made up of works by contemporary artists. The Temple Concert Hall, where musical performances by professional musicians are held, is open to visitors.
The temple of all religions (Kazan), whose photo is evidence of this, is actually an amazing building. The idea to combine the domes of various churches in one ensemble came to mind Ildar Khanov during his long journeys: there are many religions, but God is one! Construction began on six hundred parts of their own land. Surprisingly, Ildar was supported by both local entrepreneurs and ordinary tourists. Although it is impossible to say that the idea has permanent sponsors, the Temple of All Religions in Kazan is built primarily on one-time donations and at the expense of the architect himself, around whom, by the way, legends have long been made up. They say that Ildar Khanov, born in 1943, died while still very young. In war-time famine, mortality was so high that it no longer surprised anyone. Parents did not dare to bury the child immediately. And on the third day, when they began to put a shroud on him, he suddenly came to life. Father exchanged the only pair of his shoes for milk, thanks to which little Ildar managed to get out. Soon the artist woke up in the boy, only coal and beets replaced him with paints, and instead of canvas there were newspapers.
Then there were an art school, the Surikov Institute, personal exhibitions, recognition. Most of the paintings written by Khanov are in museums in Russia. But even this seemed to him not enough. Obsessed with the desire to understand the essence of the world and the meaning of life, Khanov travels a lot, studying oriental medicine, yoga, Buddhism. It was then that the Ecumenical Temple began to take on a vague shape. Soon, Ildar decided to return home to realize what he saw.
The construction is not finished yet, although the basic ideas have already been implemented. Sightseeing will take about an hour. You will not see a cleric in the Temple. No services are provided here. But if you are attracted to everything unusual and unique, be sure to visit Kazan. The temple of all religions, the address of which not every local will name, is quite simple to find. You can get there by train or bus (No. 2 and No. 5). Both options are convenient. Boarding the bus is carried out either at the Detsky Mir stop (corner of the public garden) or at the railway station stop. If you decide to take an electric train, take a ticket to the "Old Arkachino" (the bus stop bears the same name ). Well, there you will immediately understand where to keep the path - a bright structure and high domes are visible from afar.