Bakhchisaray State Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve
Bakhchisaray State Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve, Cultural heritage site in Bakhchysarai, Ukraine.
Bakhchisaray State Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve is a protected area containing multiple buildings, including the 16th-century Khan's Palace with Ottoman architectural features and mosques. The complex holds around 50,000 objects spanning crafts, art, and everyday items from the Crimean Khanate period.
The palace complex was built in the 16th century as the residence of the Khans and became the center of political power in the region. In 1990, the site received protected status as a museum reserve to safeguard its historical importance.
The museum displays crafts and household objects that reveal how Crimean Tatar people lived across generations. Walking through the exhibitions, you see clothing, tools, and everyday items that explain the traditions and way of life of this community.
The grounds are extensive and guided tours are available in multiple languages to help visitors understand the collections. It makes sense to allow adequate time and move through the different buildings and exhibition halls at a leisurely pace.
The grounds contain the Khan's cemetery with ancient tombstones and the famous Fountain of Tears, a symbolic feature with its own story. From this location, visitors can also reach the nearby cave settlements of Chufut-Kale and Mangup, offering a deeper understanding of the mountain region.
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Fountain of Tears in Bakhchisaray Palace
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Big Khan Mosque
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Zincirli Madrasa
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Khan's cemetery
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Ismi Khan Jami Mosque
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Eski Dürbe
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Molla-Mustafa Jami Mosque
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Yeshil Mosque
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La Richesse
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Devlet Saray
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19 m
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Ahmed Bey dürbesi
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