"Bakhchysaray - Tatar town" Bakhchysaray by ZiOOlek

Bakhchysaray Travel Guide: 34 reviews and 80 photos

Really interesting place

Who are the Tatars?

A group of living people - descendant of Turkic people who moved into Europe from Central Asia. The Crimean Tatars are descended from soldiers of Mongol leader Batu Khan, who expanded the Golden Horde into Ukraine in the 13th century.

How iteresting the culture and history of Tatars is you might see and explore in Bakhchysaray.

Last visit to Bakhchysaray: Sep 2011
Intro Written Oct 23, 2011
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Reviews (6)

The Big Khan Mosque Things to Do (5)

The Big Khan Mosque is located on the Palace Square. It is one of the largest mosques in the Crimea and one of the first... more travel advice

Harem Things to Do (5)

Inside the palace is the only surviving harem of the four that were traditionally attached to the palace and belonged to... more travel advice

The Golden Fountain Things to Do (5)

Through the hall lies the inne courtyard containing two fountains. With its white marble ornately inscribed in gold... more travel advice

The Fountain of Tears Things to Do (5)

The Fountain of Tears was commissioed for the last Crimean khan, Giri. He fekt in love with a Polish girl, captured and... more travel advice

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Raimix Feb 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Czesc! Quite exotic looking place! Nice palace! ;) I see you got "nice" hotel :) Anyway, it is always somekind surprice:)