Mesaksudi House, Federal cultural heritage site in Kerch, Russia.
The Mesaksudi House is a residential building in Kerch that features traditional regional architectural elements and ornate facade details from the 1800s. The structure combines local building practices with decorative work that shows the economic prosperity of that period.
The house was built in the 1800s when Kerch was growing through trade and economic development. Its construction took place during a period when the city became an important trading center in the late imperial era.
The house shows how wealthy merchants chose to live and display their status through architecture during the 1800s in Crimean cities. Walking past it, you can see the tastes and ambitions of these traders reflected in every decorative detail.
The house is located in Kerch and visible from outside, with good access through local roads. The best time to visit is during daylight when the facade details can be clearly seen.
The building displays Mediterranean design influences that appear in Black Sea region architecture. This blend came about through heavy trading contact between the city and southern ports during the 1800s.
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