The Palace of Farmers is an impressive building in an eclectic style, is one of the symbols of Kazan and is present on most tourist postcards of the city. The Palace is the official residence of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan. The central element of the façade is the bronze tree that represents fertility and prosperity. In the evenings the green illumination looks like the tree's leaves. The Dvortsovaya Square is located nearby, and every autumn it hosts the International Opera Festival featuring the Republic of Tatarstan State Symphony Orchestra as well as several other city-wide events.