Novaya Tura: Mosque and Spring
Accommodation in Novaya Tura
Novaya Tura can be located by its position on a highway and its connection to Zelenodolsk. Novaya Tura is also home to the mosque that opened in 2024 and the Chishme spring.
Novaya Tura at a glance
- The settlement is on the Kazan–Nizhny Novgorod highway, 22 km east of the city of Zelenodolsk.
- The mosque, which opened in 2024, has a capacity of 250 worshippers and includes separate halls for men and women, as well as classrooms for children.
- In July 2026, clean spring water was available at the Chishme spring to everyone who came there.
Where is Novaya Tura located?
Two details help locate Novaya Tura on the map: it is on the Kazan–Nizhny Novgorod highway and 22 km east of the city of Zelenodolsk. The highway name and the direction from the reference city help place the settlement geographically. When comparing hotels, use this location as a general guide, then check it against the address of each listing.
What facilities does the mosque have?
The mosque opened in 2024 and has a capacity of 250 worshippers. Men and women have separate halls, and there are also rooms for children’s lessons. Capacity and room layout offer two different insights: the number indicates the intended size, while the classrooms point to another use. Together, these details give a concrete picture of the building in Novaya Tura.
What is known about the Chishme spring?
In July 2026, clean spring water was available at the spring to everyone who came there. This information reflects the situation at that time. If the spring is important to your plans, check before visiting whether the water is still available.
What cultural attractions does the Republic of Tatarstan offer?
The wider destination of the Republic of Tatarstan offers cultural attractions beyond the local features of Novaya Tura. In Kazan, the Kazan Kremlin includes the Qol Sharif Mosque, the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral, and the Söyembikä Tower. Since 1992, the Kremlin has served as the state center of the Republic of Tatarstan within the Russian Federation. It was declared a museum-reserve in 1994 and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
In Kazan, the Old Tatar Quarter contains 75 historical and cultural monuments dating from the 18th to the early 20th century. The Märcani Mosque was built between 1767 and 1770, funded by congregants, and approved by Catherine II. It is considered the first stone mosque built after the reign of Ivan the Terrible. At the Chak-Chak Museum, visitors take a tour of an exhibition about Tatar daily life, traditions, and customs before having tea. They can sample chak-chak, baursak, and almond kaktosh, and take part in a master class on making chak-chak. The sweets are prepared according to recipes by the Tatar educator Kayum Nasyri. Check the current arrangements for tastings and the master class in advance.
Discover more destinations: Matyushino, Naberezhnye Morkvashi, Leninogorsk, Beloozerka, Almetyevsk, Krasnyy Klyuch, Kazan, Akbash.
FAQ
Where is Novaya Tura?
Novaya Tura is on the Kazan–Nizhny Novgorod highway, 22 km east of the city of Zelenodolsk.
What facilities does the mosque have?
It has separate halls for men and women, as well as rooms for children’s lessons. Its capacity is 250 worshippers.
What is known about the Chishme spring?
In July 2026, clean spring water was available there to everyone who came to the spring. Before visiting, check whether it is still available.
See the wider travel overview: Republic of Tatarstan.
