The Syzran Kremlin (Russian: Сызранский Кремль) is located in Syzran, Samara Oblast, Russia, on the Kremlin hill at the confluence of the Volga, Syzranka, and Krymza rivers.

Syzran Kremlin
Syzran, Russian Federation
Spasskaya Tower.
Spasskaya Tower.
Spasskaya tower Syzran Kremlin
TypeKremlin
Height27 meters
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined, (one tower)
Site history
Built1683
Built byGovernor G. Kozlowski
In use1
MaterialsWood, stone
DemolishedFour towers
Battles/wars1

The Syzran Kremlin is the only kremlin in Samara Oblast[citation needed]; only Spasskaya Tower survives. The Kremlin also houses the Church of the Nativity (1717).

In 1683 construction began on the fortress of Tsar Peter the Great I, construction under the supervision od Governor G. Kozlowski. Spasskya Tower was first portal, but then its redesigned and built inside the church in the name of the Savior. Participated in the fighting[clarification needed] just once.[when?] Currently, Spasskaya Tower is a museum.

53°08′49″N 48°27′15″E / 53.1469°N 48.4543°E / 53.1469; 48.4543