Cultural and entertainment complex Pyramid description and photos - Russia - Volga region: Kazan (Topic)

Cultural and entertainment complex "Pyramid" description and photo - Russia - Volga region: Kazan. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The Piramida cultural and entertainment complex is located in the very center of Kazan, in close proximity to the Kazan Kremlin and the central pedestrian street Bauman. Near the complex there is a five-star hotel "Mirage", the central stadium of the city, Millennium Square, Bulak canal, the main railway station.

The Pyramids project was developed in 1996 by the leading architects of the city Gulsine and Victor Tokarev. It was the first modern cultural and entertainment complex in the city. In 1997, construction began and in 2002 the complex was opened. The opening was accompanied by a grandiose laser show.

The exterior and interior structures, as well as the interiors of the new building, are executed in an ultra-modern high-tech style. Building height 31.5 m. The total area of internal premises is 14400 sq. M. The complex is designed for 2500 guests. The building has seven levels. The main concert hall is two-level, with an area of 1375 sq.m. It accommodates 1130 spectators. The outer walls of the Pyramid are glazed. The building has an outdoor panoramic lift that rises 22 meters.

At night, the building is illuminated by powerful floodlights pointing upwards. Powerful rays shine in different directions and form a virtual, inverted pyramid. There is a multi-level fountain in the lobby. The passages to the restaurant and the second floor of the hall have glass floors. An exposition of ancient Tatar jewelry and various household items is visible through the glass.

Disputes over the appropriateness of such a building in the historical center of the city are still ongoing. According to some experts, the building is in good harmony with the Spasskaya and Watchtower towers located nearby, as well as the monument to those who fell during the capture of Kazan, made in the form of a pyramid. Together with the building of the Kazan Circus and the Central Stadium "Pyramid" it forms a modern ensemble. It is this ensemble that forms the architectural appearance of the Millennium Square.

The Pyramid Cultural Center hosts events of the republican, city, Russian and international levels. The building hosts the annual Kazan Film Festival "Golden Minbar", which is international.

There are various establishments here: a fitness club, billiards, a two-level restaurant with a panoramic view of Kazan for 200 people, a night club, a beauty salon , bowling, video and photo salons, cafe-bar, souvenir boutiques and much more.

In summer, a huge inflatable tent in the shape of a ball for 1500 people is erected in front of the Pyramid building, in which discos are held.

Under the Pyramid building there is a convenient underground car parking.

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