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Popularly referred to as Russias third capital, Kazan is the city (as accords their official slogan) Where Europe meets Asia. As the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan mixes a rich Muslim Tatar culture - with its own language and government - with Western Slavic influences and is famous for being a particularly religiously tolerant and friendly city. The pride of Kazan is its impressive Kremlin which boasts both a mosque and an Orthodox cathedral and in recent years the whole city has been beautified and restored in preparation for the 2013 Summer Universiade. For those looking to see where European and Asian Russia meet and enjoy a glimpse into one of the countrys most vibrant non-Slavic republics, theres probably no better starting point than Kazan.

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How to get to Kazan

travel to Kazan and beyond. The journey takes between 11 and 14 hours depending on which train you take and all trains leave Moscow in the evening and arrive in Kazan in the early morning. Trains leave from Kazansky station (metro Komsomolskaya). From St. Petersburg there is only one direct train a day which leaves from Moskovsky station (metro Pl. Vosstaniya). The journey takes approximately 22 hours and leaves St. Petersburg at 16:13 arriving in Kazan the next day at 14:02. By Plane: Russian airlines Aeroflot, Transaero and S7 are the main (and safest) airlines offering international transfers to Kazan. Air France and Etihad Air also offer flights to Kazan via Moscow. Flights from Moscow take around 1 hour 20 minutes and the airport is a 30 minutes drive from the city centre. Taxis from/to the airport should cost around 800Rbl. There are no direct flights to Kazan from St. Petersburg although all of the above mentioned companies offer connecting flights via Moscow.

By Train: From Moscow there are six trains a day which

Getting around Kazan

Public Transport: Kazan is mainly serviced by a network of buses and trolleybuses. The fare for one ride is 15-19Rbl. In 2005 Kazan also opened its own underground system with seven stations stretched over one line. The stations themselves are shining new examples of the amount of investment now being pumped into Kazan and have helped eased traffic for citizens travelling in to the centre, especially on Kazans many bridges. Most tourists will not need to use the metro although it can be a quick way to get between the Kremlin and your hotel for example. Taxis: Taxis are a very quick and easy way to get around town and it is usually not difficult to find one (unlike in some other Russian cities). Most official taxis run on metres, although they may also accept to agree on a set price before setting off too. From the train station to the centre 100-200Rbl is more than fair, whilst going to the airport the average cost is around 800Rbl.

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Culture and events

The residents of Kazan are very proud of their theatres and most of them will insist that after having visited the Kremlin, you should also enjoy the citys rich cultural scene too.

Stadium
FC Rubin Kazan Stadium Ul. Tashayak 2, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 58 46, www.rubin-kazan. ru. One of Russias leading football teams has a fantastic stadium in a very enviable city centre location with a glorious panoramic view of the Kremlin. The team are due to move to a new stadium at some point during 2012.

Universiade in Kazan 2013

The history of the 27th World University Summer Games started long before its due date. Kazan was announced as the host city for the 2013 Summer Universiade in Brussels on May 31, 2008. 20 out of 27 members of the FISU Executive Committee gave their votes to the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The 27th World University Summer Games in Kazan will be the first Universiade, and even more, the first highprofile multi-sport event in the history of modern Russia. The 2013 Summer Universiade will start on July 6th and end on July 17th, 2013. The mission of the Kazan 2013 Summer Universiade is to gather young athletes from all over the world in the city of unique multiethnic heritage. To continue Russian sport traditions, to become a launch pad for future generations of athletes. To make the life of Kazan citizens more diverse, interesting and convenient. To give Kazan citizens of all ages a possibility to play any kind of sport they like, to live a healthy life. To make a major contribution to the creation of Russias positive image in the world. www.kazan2013.ru

Theatres, concert halls

Galiaskar Kamal State Academic Theatre Ul.
Tatarstan 1, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 293 03 74, www.kamalteatr.ru. Tartarstans leading theatre and one of the most popular theatres in the whole country. Yes the plays are performed in the Tatar language, but its ok! Every seat has headphones where you can listen to Russian or English translations. During the Soviet era Tatarstan was not allowed its own film studios and so theatre became the only way for actors to perform - hence the performances here are of consistently high quality.

Pl. Svobody 2, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 231 57 10, www.kazan-opera.ru. Tatarstans spiritual home of opera and ballet, this grand theatre was built in 1851, although the companys history dates back further to 1791. Their repertoire includes many international favourites such Aida, Giselle, Carmen, the Magic Flute and Rigoletto as well as numerous Russian classics such as Boris Godunov, Sleeping Beauty, Eugene Onegin and Anyuta. Watch out also for performances of the home grown opera Jalil which tells the story of the local hero and poet who fought with partisan troops behind enemy lines during World War II.

Tatar State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Tatar State Philharmonic Ul. Pavlyukhina 73, MSukonnaya Sloboda, tel. (+7) 843 277 19 91, tgf-rt.ru. Home of the state philharmonic orchestra who play a mixture of classical music and traditional Tatar pieces as well as jazz. Also often hosts classical musical festivals.

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Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Kazan Kremlin Ul. Karla
Marksa 6, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 567 40 00, www.kazancourtyard.ru. New 4 star international hotel sitting directly in the shadow of Kazans fabulous Kremlin. Dining facilities include the Mediterranean grill restaurant and a stunning roof top bar with a birds eye view over the Kremlin the river. Q150 rooms (Room prices start at 3,900Rbl). PTHAUFGBKW hhhh

Hostels
Bulgaru Universitetskaya ul.4/34, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 267 18 80, www.bulgaru-hostel.com. One of Kazans most established hostels, this actually in many ways is more of a homestay than a backpackers hostel - as the friendly husband and wife team say themselves we offer the comfort and care of a family hotel, with the fun and freedom of a student hostel. The owner and her family live here in the flat too although the place is large and has big communal kitchen and bathroom areas as well as lockers and of course dorm rooms. The location is especially central and there are also bikes you can borrow. QOpen 24hrs. Dorm beds 400 - 600Rbl. NW Gorky 6 Hostel and Mini-hotel Ul. Gorkogo 6, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 905 020 10 60, kazanhostel.ru. Boasting 100% English speaking staff and located in a restored historic building in a quiet area just to the north of Kazans main streets, this sparkling clean and bright hostel is a good choice for traditional backpackers as well as couples looking for their own room on a budget. Their bike rental service is popular and well-worth opting for. From the train station take buses 10, 30, 63 or 91 up the hill to the theatre stop, alternatively they can collect you from the station or airport for a small fee. Entrance in the courtyard. QOpen 24hrs. Dorm beds 500 - 1,400Rbl. NW I & I Hostel Ul. Zhukovskogo 23, MKremlevskaya, tel.
(+7) 960 044 12 49, inihostel.ru. Colourful new hostel offering a friendly atmosphere on a small scale. Added bonuses include free lockers, tea and coffee, wifi and a cosy common room. They offer good deals on airport transfers and are full of sightseeing advice and tips on local concerts and other events. They are located just to the north of the main centre in a pretty historic area. From the train station take buses 10, 30, 63 or 91 to stop Tichurin Theatre. Q Dorm beds 550 - 650Rbl. Twin room 1,400Rbl. DW

Ibis Kazan Centre Hotel Pravo-Bulachnaya ul. 43/1, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 567 58 00, www.ibishotel.com. Great budget destination in a very central location. Kazans main walking street filled with restaurants and bars (ulitsa Baumana) is just around the corner and the hotel itself looks out over one of the citys canals. The interior is the signature light and breezy Ibis with dining in the brands mainstay European restaurant Sud i Cie. Q155 rooms (Room prices start at 2,000Rbl). PHA6ULKW hhh Park Inn Kazan Ul. Lefgasta 9-11, MPloshchad Tukaya,
tel. (+7) 843 235 23 54, www.kazan.parkinn.ru. Large and colourful, this hotel wears its Park Inn standard primary colour scheme with pride. Dining is in the RBG Stone Grill restaurant while cocktails are also served in the lounge. The location is not entirely central although it is close to the widely expanding Vakhtikovsky area where much of Kazans older Islamic influenced architecture is located. Q151 rooms (Room prices start at 3,500Rbl). PHA6UFL GKW hhhh

MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 238 28 00, www. shalyapin-hotel.ru. Named after the celebrated early 20th Century opera singer who was a Kazan resident, the Shalyapin offers an ideal location in a courtyard set just off Kazans main shopping and entertainment street next to a historic church. The original building has been newly renovated to incorporate conference facilities, fitness centre, a bright inner-courtyard and even a swimming pool. The rooms are classically minded and inspired by the fin de siecle and the hotels piano bar continues the theme. Q 123 rooms (Room prices start at 2,600Rbl). PHLKDW hhhh

Shalyapin Palace Hotel Universitetskaya ul. 7,

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Tatarstan Hotel Ul. Pushkina 4, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 231 67 04, hotel-tatarstan.ru. A towering old former Intourist hotel bang in the middle of downtown Kazan. The interiors reflect the style of the last renovations during the 1990s and although the rooms are comfortable with new bathrooms the look is still a bit chintzy. The hotels restaurants reflect local tastes and serve Tatar and Russian cuisine. Q211 rooms (Room prices start at 2,200Rbl). PAKW hhh

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Restaurants
Beer Lozha Ul. Pushkina 5, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel.
(+7) 843 292 24 36, www.ofsrussia.ru. A large Bavarian style beerhouse serving quality brews by the litre and German sausages and other meaty fare on huge wooden platters. It can get loud at the weekend, especially when the live bands kick in, but theres also often the chance to win free beers and other prizes. The heavy wooden dcor is complemented by quirky extra details such as light fittings made from beer kegs while the large windows ensure Beer Lozha maintains a light and modern edge. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 14:00 - 02:00. PAEW MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 35 20, domtk. ru. Traditional Tatar cuisine in plush surroundings resplendent with bold Tatar colours and patterns. Popular with Kazans business community and those in government. Q Open 11:00 - 23:00. PAEW

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Dom Tatarskoy Kulinary Ul. Baumana 31/12,

Pizzeria Giuseppe Kremlevskaya ul. 15/25, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 69 34, www.giuseppe.ru. The first place to sell pizza in Kazan. Attached to an Italian-run hotel of the same name, its the crispy pizzas and ice-cream which draw the crowds to this basic pizzeria. For something a bit more formal theres also an Italian restaurant in the hotel itself which serves Mediterranean cuisine. QOpen 09:30 - 21:30. PAW Sultan Kebab Ul. Baumana 74, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 26 75. Its certainly not the most exotic cuisine in Kazan and the quality is just above fast food, but you could also do far worse for these prices. Sultan Kebab is in fact a Turkish joint although local Tartar dishes also feature alongside the usual kebabs dripping in garlic sauce. Service is quick and you can watch everything being freshly grilled on the barbeque. Take note there is also a dining room upstairs which is much less drafty. PW

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Nightlife
Coyote Ugly Ul. Baumana 13, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 45 08, coyoteugly.ru/kaz. The third bar in Russia from the American chain famous for its gorgeous girls who have fast and furious skills both behind the bar and on it when they get up to pour tequila shots. As the brand demands the buzz is very much roadhouse Americana, all loud rock music, bourbon and cowboy boots. Given the sorry state of the competition in Kazan, Coyote Ugly is generally a safe bet as the best place for a big night out. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Cuba Libre Ul. Baumana 58, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 253 55 32, www.cubakazan.ru. A genuine Cuban bar hidden in an alley just off Kazans main street. Retro postcards from Havana and pictures of Fidel and co. plaster the walls and the waitresses follow the trend by wearing cute communist outfits. The menu is filled with a Cuban and Mexican mix of dishes and of course cocktails are a hit. At the weekends this is the hottest bar for dancing in (and by far the tiniest) and entrance is usually restricted due to the extremely small floor space, so get down early, or try flashing some Spanish at the door. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 05:00. PAEX Irish Pub Dublin Ul. Ostrovskogo 39/6, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 67 01, irpub.ru. Probably the best pub in Kazan. The Dublin has plenty of atmosphere, although after football matches when Kazan Rubin fans march in to sing songs and celebrate things can feel a bit chaotic. Downstairs theres a non-smoking theatre style area for watching sports, while the rest of the pub is set over various levels, with lots of little nooks and crannies to hide away in. QOpen 11:00 until last guest. AEW

Tatar cuisine
Tatar cuisine is filled with local twists on Central Asian and Russian dishes such as: plov (Uzbek spiced rice and meat), pilman (Tatar pelmeni or boiled dumplings), burek (deep fried pastry parcels stuffed with cheese or meat), ochpochmak (a triangular shaped mini-pie stuffed with fatty meat and onions, whose name literally means triangle), beshmarak (boiled meat chunks served on a bed of large flat noodles). The national sweet of Tatarstan is the ubiquitous chewy and sweet chak-chak - made by deep frying unleavened dough balls and then drenching them in honey.

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The undoubted must see place in Kazan is the UNESCO listed Kremlin and in particular its famous mosque and the Hermitage Kazan centre. After youve done the Kremlin make sure to take a walk down Ulitsa Kremlevskaya to admire the citys 19th Century mansions, pop into the stunning Peter and Paul Cathedral along the way and then enjoy a lazy stroll along the pedestrianised Ulitsa Baumana which is full of cafes, bars and restaurants to rest up in.

Exhibition Hall Manege Kremlin, MKremlevskaya,

tel. (+7) 843 567 80 67, www.kazan-kremlin.ru. This exhibition hall is located in the Kremlins former stables and regularly hosts photography and painting exhibitions from local artists. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Mon.

Kazan Kremlin
The pride of Kazan is its impressive Kremlin which boasts both a beautiful new mosque and an Orthodox cathedral. The Kremlin is also the centre of the Tatar government and houses the official residence of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. Other highlights of the Kremlin include the Hermitage Centre which has regular exhibitions from St. Petersburgs Hermitage Museum. You can also climb the Kremlin walls behind the mosque, where there are also many vendours selling local souvenirs.

Hermitage Kazan Centre Kremlin, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 567 80 32, www.kazan-kremlin.ru. Opened with the help of the Hermitage museum, this cultural centre regularly plays host to historical and art exhibitions brought especially to Kazan from St. Petersburgs great Hermitage museum. Until 27 May 2012 the centre is showing a stunning exhibition of more than 200 paintings, drawings, sculptures and other artifacts from Spain dating from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Names such as Velazquez and Goya feature and alongside the stunning art, theres also a large dedication to traditional Spanish crafts such as lace-making, carved bone, bronze and silver artistry, weaponry, pottery and glasswork. QOpen 10:00 - 17:45, Fri 10:00 - 16:45. Closed Mon. Tickets 50-120Rbl.

Annunciation Cathedral Kremlin, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 567 80 73, www.kazan-kremlin.ru. Erected between 1556 and 1562, this is Kazans most important cathedral and the home of the holiest copy of the Our Lady of Kazan icon, which was presented to the city by Pope John Paul II in 2005. The cathedral, which was built in a style similar to that of the Assumption cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin, was destroyed many times by fire over the centuries and following the Bolshevik revolution it suffered yet more damage as the Soviets destroyed the bell tower and other ecclesiastical buildings which surrounded it. In the 1990s concerted restoration work began and in summer 2005 the cathedral once again began to accept worshipers as it returned to its function as a working place of worship. The interior painting and iconostasis are mostly modern although many of the icons which were donated to the cathedral date back centuries. Be sure to pass behind the Cathedral to admire the spectacular view over the river. Spring - Summer 2013

sightseeing
Qul Sharif Mosque Kremlin, MKremlevskaya, tel.
(+7) 843 567 80 01, www.kazan-kremlin.ru. In the 16th Century prior to the invasion of Kazan a mosque stood here which was named after its leading teacher Qol Sharif. Qol Sharif died alongside his students trying to save the mosque from the Tsars forces, but unfortunately it was destroyed in 1522 and for centuries the site remained empty. Following the fall of the Soviet Union, with the help of many other counties including Saudi Arabia and UAE, the mosque was rebuilt, albeit in a modern style. The impressive new mosque was finally inaugurated in 2005 when Kazan celebrated its millennium and now stands as a prominent symbol of the city, rightly recognised as one of Kazans most worthy sights as well as Europes largest mosque. The Qol Sharif largely functions as a museum although thousands of Muslims do gather here to pray on major religious holidays.

Around the city

Museum of 1000 years of Kazan Ploschad Sultana Gulieyeva, ul. Pushkina 86, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 238 33 61. Its an awful long walk all the way out to this new museum (if you are getting cold and tired hop on any of the buses heading up the hill and get off at the theatre), housed in the Kazan National Cultural Centre. However along the way you will gain a real insight into the citys growth as you pass the many beautiful historic old buildings and imaginative new ones which make up this diplomatic area of the city. This museum was built to honour Kazans millennial birthday in 2005 and a collection of ancient artifacts, scriptures, pictures and maps trace the citys history. Behind the museum is a great view out over the Kazanka river.
Kremlevskaya ul. 2, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 89 84, www.tatar.museum.ru. The building which houses this museum is an impressive example of the grand 18th Century architectural style which was brought to Kazan during Peter the Greats reign. Inside is a museum mostly dedicated to Tatar arts and crafts and culture over the last few centuries. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.

National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan

Peter and Paul Cathedral Ul. Musy Dzhalilya 21,

MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 13 58. Decorated in the so-called Naryshkin style, this beautiful 18th Century cathedral was built to commemorate Peter the Greats visit to the city in 1726. Featuring a vibrant and distinctive exterior decoration - the roofs are covered in bright blue and white tiling while the peachy walls are decorated with bright baroque floral patterns - its a rare example of the Russian baroque movement. The lower chapel based in the tower was used in the winter (it is smaller and has no windows). The upper part of the church (reached by climbing the steep stone staircase) has tall ceilings and unusually for an Orthodox church - windows which let in a special ethereal light effect at certain times of day. The highlight of the cathedral is its huge iconostasis covered in precious metals and stones and the view over the town from the top of the church steps.

Soyembika Tower Kremlin, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7)

843 567 80 73, www.kazan-kremlin.ru. Kazans very own leaning tower. The striking 55 metre high tower with a slight lean is heavily associated with a legend surrounding Princess Soyembika, one of the last great rulers of Kazan. According to the legend Ivan the Terrible proposed marriage to the beautiful leader, but she refused him and so Ivan instead decided to lay siege to her city. After much destruction she finally relented and agreed to marry the Tsar - but only if he proved his worthiness by building her a seven storey tower within a week. After seven days the Tsars workers had completed the task and so Soyembika reluctantly climbed to the top of the tower, took one last look over her city and leapt to her death. Of course the dramatic tale is purely legend. Soyembika was in fact taken by the Tsars guards during the siege and forced into exile where she eventually died alone. The true origins of the tower are still shrouded in mystery however and some scholars claim that the tower may date back to before Ivan the Terribles invasion of Kazan, while others claim it was built following the Tsars conquering of the city. If the tower looks familiar then you are probably being reminded of Moscows Kazan station, whose design was by inspired it. Unfortunately the tower can only be admired from the outside.

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Souvenirs from Kazan

Kazan is a great place to pick up unusual souvenirs which hold testament to the regions unique cultural history. Here are some of the classic items which most tourists take back with them: Chak chak - The sticky sweet traditional Tatar snack. You will find it sold everywhere, even at the train station and the minute you see it served in another city in Russia, you can be sure someone has just recently returned from Kazan - this is what every Russian buys when they visit the city. Traditional clothing - The Tatars are very proud of their distinctive national clothing. Items worth considering buying include the Muslim skull cap decorated with a local design (usually green and gold), Tatar slippers with curled toes, silk scarves and embroidered leather shoes. Colourful leather boots, which funnily enough are quite reminiscent of cowboy boots, are also popular souvenirs. Jewellery Prayer beads are present everywhere as are jewellery items featuring the blue and white anti-evil eye talisman symbol, which are popular across the Islamic world. Extravagant earrings and necklaces in central Asian designs also make great gifts. Kazan Rubin memorabilia - Kazan Rubin is the citys leading football team and one of the best teams in the Russian league. Scarves, hats and bumper stickers in the teams red and green colours can be found everywhere.

Shopping centres
GUM Depar tment Store Ul. Baumana 51/50, MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 16 92. This historic department store is focused on local retailers rather than the big brands and stretches over four floors. Koltso Shopping Centre Ul. Peterburgskaya 1,
MPloshchad Tukaya, tel. (+7) 843 238 28 28, www. koltso-kazan.ru. The Ring shopping centre is hard to miss - it has a huge revolving golden ring attached to its facade. Inside you will find a myriad of high street shops and numerous restaurants and cafes as well as the large Koltso supermarket which is a good place to stock up on takeaway snacks such as salads and pies. There are also banks, a pharmacy and a dry cleaners. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.

Kazan Kremlin. Dozens of souvenir stalls can be found in

the arcades which form the base of the Kremlin walls next to the mosque.

TSUM Moskovskaya ul.2, MKremlevskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 11 38, www.kazantsum.ru. Very easy to find - it is next to the strange pyramid shaped building opposite the Kremlin. The best thing about TSUM is the large branch of the Tatar supermarket Bakhtele, which sells homemade Tatar food. Reportedly the food at Bakhtele is so good that many Tatar women have actually stopped cooking traditional pies, stews, pelmeni and the like altogether because even they cant compete with the perfection of local dishes that this supermarket has achieved. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00.

Pharmacies
Apotheke zum Goldenen Reichsapfel B-2, Singerstrasse 15, MStephansplatz, tel. +43 1 512 41 44, ko@ reichsapfel-apotheke.at, www.reichsapfel-apotheke.at.

Kazan Souvenir Ul. Kremlevskaya 15/25, MKremQOpen 10:00 - 20:00. A

levskaya, tel. (+7) 843 292 98 09, kazan-souvenir.ru.

Souvenir market ulitsa Baumana Ul. Baumana, MKremlevskaya. Come rain or shine sovenir touts line the centre of the pedestrianised ulitsa Baumana and sell everything from magnets and mugs to paintings.

Apotheke zum Roten Krebs B-1, Lichtensteg 4,

MSchwedenplatz, tel. +43 1 533 67 91, krebsapotheke@utanet.at, www.krebsapotheke.at.

Saint Charles Apotheke G-3, Gumpendorferstrasse 30, MMuseumsquartier, tel. +43 1 586 13 63, fasching@saint.info, www.saintcharles.at. Schottenapotheke A-1, Freyung 7, MSchottentor, tel. +43 1 533 24 57, info@schottenapotheke.at, www. schottenapotheke.at. Spring - Summer 2013

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