Speaking about Bakhchisarai, few people will not think of lines from Pushkin’s immortal poem. However, besides the famous Golden Fountain, there is something to see here. But you need to start seeing the sights of Bakhchisarai, of course, from the Bakhchisarai Palace - this masterpiece of architecture, planning and construction. No words are enough to describe all the riot of nature, the luxury of colors, the incredible beauty of the palace. Here you need eyes and hands to see the harmony of nature and human creation, to touch the ideal sculpting of marble columns, the sophistication of curtains and floral arrangements. And, of course, it takes time to walk around this entire territory and enjoy every corner.

The imagination will come in handy, sending us back to those times, complementing in the inner gaze what has not yet been restored today, and perhaps has been lost forever. Bakhchisarai Palace is the first stop, and then Chufut-Kale awaits you.

What is this? A cave monastery of incredible historical and cultural value. Did you know that there is a miraculous icon in this monastery? Be sure to go and look at what is beyond human understanding. Be patient, Chufut-Kale is attractive to pilgrims from all over the world, but this only adds to its charm and sophistication.

Kachi-Kalyon is another cave city, the time of its founding still remains a mystery. Try to solve it by walking through the labyrinths of caves, examining the rooms and imagining how people lived here without perfect technical capabilities, and sometimes even ordinary comfort.

Don't miss the Syuren Fortress. Yes, it is difficult to call what remains a fortress today, but the tower, against which the hordes of invaders were smashed, is alive and still proudly towers over all the remains of the fortification structure. Listen, you will hear how the stones tell stories, telling of the glorious times of battles and armies. It is especially interesting to book an excursion with a good historian and go for a walk with the kids; they will definitely like what they hear, even despite some of the bloodiness of the story.

Staroselye is a stop on the route that would seem to be completely unremarkable. But when you get off the bus, don’t rush to follow the first sign, look how many there are! A little further there will be the Maryam-Dere gorge, from where the path to the Assumption Monastery will begin, and on the other side there will be an incredibly gorgeous view of the majestic peaks of the Crimean Mountains. Appreciate all the power and beauty of the peaks, blinding your eyes under the bright Crimean sun. Well, now you can set off on a journey through Bakhchisarai, in which time itself slows down to give you the opportunity to enjoy all the splendor of the region.

Bakhchisaray- an amazing Crimean town, bewitching with its oriental charm. Having been here, you will surely remember its unique charm and unusual ancient atmosphere. And the beauty of the surrounding nature complements and crowns the journey.

You will learn about the main attractions of Bakhchisarai and its surroundings and see fascinating photos with detailed descriptions of these places.

Architecture of Bakhchisarai

The main attraction of Bakhchisaray, undoubtedly, is Khan's Palace. When you enter its territory, you get the impression that you have been transported to a completely different world. You immediately feel the feeling of an oriental fairy tale.

At the moment, the Palace is the only representative in the world of the architectural style of Crimean Tatar palaces!

The territory of the palace is very vast. You can walk here all day long, learning ancient secrets. In the palace you will find:

• Museum of History and Culture of the Crimean Tatars;
• Great Khan Mosque;
• Art Museum;

• Fountain of Alexander I;
• Fountain of Tears;
• Khan's cemetery and many other interesting highlights.

The palace is located on the street. Rechnaya, 133.

In the vicinity of Bakhchisarai there is another famous attraction - Chufut-Kale. Nowadays these are the ruins of an ancient city, which was once the first residence of the Crimean khans. Besides the fact that the ruins are in a very picturesque location, there is a lot to see here.

The most famous of the surviving buildings is Mausoleum of Dzhanyke-Khanym.

Also you can see here two Karaite temples, remains of the Orta Capu gate, middle defensive wall and other buildings.

Two Karaite temples
In Bakhchisarai and its environs there are a number of other remains of ancient cave cities and monasteries:

• Cave city Mangup (village Khoja Sala);
• Holy Annunciation Monastery (Mount Mangup, Zalesnoe village, active);
• Cave city Kachi-Kalyon and the Kachi-Kalyon monastery (Kacha river valley).

• Church of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God(Bakhchisarai);
• Mausoleum of Eski-dyurbe(Bakhchisaray, Krasnoflotskaya st., 17);
• Holy Dormition Monastery(Bakhchisarai, Maria Gorge);

• Takhtali-Jami Mosque(Bakhchisarai);
• Lenin Street(Bakhchisarai);
• Staroselye(outskirts of Bakhchisarai);
• Church of St. Luke and the village. Lucky(village Kuibyshevo);
• Syuren Fortress(Maloye Sadovoe).

City museums

Bakhchisaray, although a small city, managed to accommodate many attractions, including museums.

Among them, it is especially popular Lariches Museum, entirely dedicated to the history of the Crimean Tatar people. There are many unique documents, books and photographs, manuscripts and manuscripts here. It also presents ancient maps of Crimea, a collection of engravings with images of prominent personalities of the Crimean Khanate, notes from travelers and paintings by contemporary Crimean artists.

The museum is private, all its property belongs to Guliver Altyn– a Crimean Tatar who cares about the preservation of the history of his people.

You will find the museum on the street. Basenko, 57.

Not far from Bakhchisarai in the village. Bashtanovka is located Museum of the Peoples of Crimea, which is also a private collection of caring people.

The museum's exhibition includes more than 500 ancient household items, tools and coins. And caring owners will tell you not only about the history and purpose of this or that item, but also about how and where it was found.

Here are some more museums in Bakhchisarai and its surroundings:

• House-Museum of Nagaevskaya and Romm (Proletarskaya St., 19);
• Gasprinsky Museum (R. Luxemburg St., 47);

• Bakhchisarai Art Museum (Khan's Palace);
• Karaite kenasses (Chufut-Kale).

Monuments of Bakhchisarai

Among the attractions of the city of Bakhchisarai, one of the most popular is Park "Crimea in Miniature".

Here, in just 1 day, you can get acquainted with 57 famous architectural objects of Crimea on a scale of 1:25. Among them you will see the famous Vorontsov Palace And Aivazovsky gallery, Genoese fortress, Alushta Aquarium and many others.

For the youngest travelers, the park has a small “fairy tale park”, where fairy-tale characters are presented. There is also a mini-zoo here.

Also in Bakhchisarai you will see:

• Monument to A.S. Pushkin;
• Bakhchisarai Memorial Park with the eternal flame and the T-70 Tank monument;
• Fountain in honor of the arrival of Alexander I;

• Monument to I. Gasprinsky;
• Bakhchisarai pillars;
• Fountain of tears - “selsebil”.

Natural attractions of Bakhchisaray and its surroundings

In Bakhchisarai itself there are few beautiful corners of nature. Here you can walk around squares in the Khan's Palace or on the street Leninskaya.

But around the city there are many kilometers of beautiful mountains, lakes, forests and valleys. We will not dwell on them in detail, because... each of them resembles an island of paradise and definitely deserves your attention.

If you have enough time and energy, we recommend visiting:

• Salachik Gorge (Staroselye, Bakhchisarai);
• Upland Besh-Kosh (Bakhchisarai);
• Mount Crocodile (Arman-Kaya, Tankovoe village);
• Lake "Shirokiy Yar" (Trudolyubovka village);
• Suatkan Waterfall (Bogatoe Gorge village);
• Maryam-Dere Valley;

• Bakhchisaray menhir, Taurus dolmens (Bakhchisaray);
• Martian Lake (Skalistoe village);
• Sphinxes of the Karalez Valley (Uzun-Tarla Hill);
• Jehoshaphat Valley (Chufut-Kale);
• Scientific town of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory.

What to see in Bakhchisarai in one day?

Bakhchisaray is an ideal city to explore in 1 day. There are plenty of attractions here, but this city is very compact, and you can easily explore all its pearls in a few hours.

1. We suggest starting the tour with Old town. This is the last stop of city transport.
2. From the stop we go up a steep climb to Dormition Monastery. We explore the monastery.
3. If you are brave and prepared enough, you can go to Chufut-Kale city. The road is not easy and dangerous.
4. Then we return to the monastery and move along the only street. After some time we reach Museum of I. Gasprinsky.
5. We go further and see the famous Khan's Palace. We visit the palace square and the Khan's Mosque. We see the guard building, residential buildings and the Khan's cemetery. You can also see the harem building, several fountains, including the famous fountain of tears.
6. If you wish, you can visit Art Museum And Museum of the History of Crimean Tatars.
7. From the Khan's palace we go out to the romantic gates and a small green corner where monument to A. Pushkin.
8. Must visit Park "Crimea in Miniature". Then you will be able to say that not only Bakhchisarai managed to get around in 1 day, but also the whole of Crimea!
9. We also recommend trying national Crimean Tatar dishes in one of the many city ​​restaurants.

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Where to go in Bakhchisarai with a child?

1. We recommend tourists with children to visit Park "Crimea in Miniature". Small models of famous Crimean palaces will surely appeal to your children. And here they can meet their favorite fairy tale and cartoon characters in the “Fairy Tale Park”.
2. Visit mini zoo Your kids should also enjoy it. It is located on the territory of the same miniature park.
3. Little animal lovers will certainly be interested in farm "Miracle Donkey", where is the unique "donkey museum". Here you can try milk from different animals.
4. At the farm you can also “hire” a donkey so that your child can ride on the donkey for a short walk around the city.

Farm "Miracle Donkey"

Bakhchisaray is so multifaceted and unique, imbued with a special atmosphere of a miracle, that you want to come back here again and again.

We wish you a pleasant trip to the eastern corner of Crimea, and you can share your impressions of the trip in the comments.

- the famous “garden-palace”, a real pearl of Crimea, located in the foothills of the peninsula. An unusual, incredibly beautiful city - the owner and keeper of ancient history. Below we will consider the most important attractions of Bakhchisarai, photos with descriptions with addresses and coordinates are attached.

Khan's Palace - an outstanding monument of the East in Crimea

• Address: Rechnaya street, 133.

is a magnificent monument, absolutely unique and the only example of a Crimean Tatar palace in the world. It was erected in the 16th century, remaining for a long time the residence of the Girey dynasty. The ensemble was conceived as a place comparable to the Garden of Eden, but located on earth. The architectural implementation of this difficult task was 100% successful: the palace square, the Khan's mosque, the harem, the garden, the fountain of tears - each building participates in creating a special, unique atmosphere.

The Fountain of Tears is a favorite place for photos among tourists in Bakhchisaray

• Address: st. Rechnaya, 133.

There are many attractions on the territory of the Khan's Palace, but one of the most famous is the glorified A.S. Pushkin. There are many fountains here, but this one attracts a huge number of tourists. One of the legends of its creation says that it was built in the 18th century on the orders of the stern and cruel Khan Crimea-Girey, who greatly missed his beloved who died early. The master who created the memo managed to expose the grief that was tearing the khan’s heart into an eternally crying stone. Only a few attractions of the city of Bakhchisarai have such energy as this one.

Holy Dormition Monastery - a reminder of the Byzantine era

• Coordinates: 44°44′42″N (44.745112), 33°54′37″E (33.910276).

Scientists are still arguing about the time frame for the appearance of this unusual attraction. Presumably, it appeared in the 8th century and was one of the oldest monasteries of Byzantine monks. The amazing structure is located in the gorge, right on a steep cliff. There are many legends associated with it, one of which tells about the miraculous appearance of the icon of the Mother of God. Today the complex is operational; on its territory there is a holy spring, where those who wish can take water with them.

Church of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God

• Address: Sovetsky lane, 2.

The sights of Bakhchisarai of a sacred nature are extremely important on the Crimean peninsula. The list of these includes. It was erected in 1913 - in honor of the tercentenary of the House of Romanov, but in 1917 it suffered the fate of many sacred places - the temple was used as a stable, as a granary, and later there was a cinema here. In 2003, restoration was carried out at the expense of parishioners; today, the ancient sky-blue shrine awaits parishioners again.

Takhtali-Jami Mosque - the main shrine of Islam in the city

• Address: Rosa Luxemburg street, 7.

The building of the mosque, which has simple and strict outlines, is visible from almost anywhere in the city; not everyone can boast of the sights of Bakhchisarai. It was built in 1707 by the daughter of Khan Haji-Selim Geray and has retained its original oriental flavor to this day. Its name can be translated as “wooden mosque,” ​​which is explained by the fact that wood was used as the basis for the construction, lined with stone blocks on the outside. - one of the few operating mosques in Bakhchisarai.

Sphinxes of Churuk-Su - a mysterious reminder of the surrounding area

• Coordinates: 44°45′3″N (44.750833), 33°53′18″E (33.888333).

The small river Churuk-Su flows through the entire town. In its valley there is a stunning natural monument that is a must see - the stone Sphinxes. The name of the attraction was not chosen by chance - these limestone formations, looking like tall pillars of the most bizarre shapes, really are somewhat reminiscent of the man-made Sphinx. You can take great photos here, and the unusual natural sculptures offer a wonderful view of the surrounding area.

Mangup-Kale: description of the most beautiful cave city of Crimea

• Coordinates: 44°35′46″N (44.596105), 33°48′4″E (33.801063).

At the very top of the inaccessible Mangup Mountain they located, which once bore the name Theodoro. The first settlements on this site arose in the 3rd-4th centuries, and in the Middle Ages the impressive size of the fortress aroused respect for its power among all its neighbors. Before the capture by the Turks, Mangup-Kale was the capital. The last inhabitants left it in the 18th century. The citadel, the remains of defensive walls and casemate caves have survived to this day. Amazingly interesting events are held in this historical corner. As you can see, the sights of the surrounding area of ​​Bakhchisarai are no less interesting.

Chufut-Kale - the former residence of the Crimean khans

• Coordinates: 44°44′28″N (44.741097), 33°55′24″E (33.923416).

Many tourists come to Bakhchisaray for the famous attraction, located 2.5 km from the city. During the Middle Ages it was a powerful and impregnable residence of the Crimean khans. After the founding of Bakhchisarai at the beginning of the 16th century, the khan and his entourage left Chufut-Kale and moved there. Only the Karaites remained in the settlement, who were forbidden to settle in the new capital. Today you can see the remains of the former greatness of the ancient fortress, explore Karaite temples and the well-preserved Mausoleum of Tokhtamysh’s daughter, dating back to the 15th century.

Kachi-Kalyon – an interesting cave monastery

• Coordinates: 44°41′41″N (44.694668), 33°53′14″E (33.887101).

The very first mentions of settlement in this area date back to the 4th century, and in the 8th-10th centuries. a monastery was founded and operated here. On the territory, in a small grotto, there is a spring to which powerful healing properties have long been attributed. Its uniqueness was that people of different religions came here - everyone considered this place to be holy. Today it is empty, none of the buildings have survived, you can only see the remains of cave temples and collect water in that very spring.

Miniature Park – all the interesting places of Crimea at a glance

• Address: Lenin street, 4.

A new, but already very popular interesting place in Bakhchisarai - the largest in Crimea. All architectural and historical monuments and attractions of the peninsula are collected here, made on a scale of 1:25. In just an hour and a half, you have the opportunity to see Yalta, Alushta, Bakhchisarai itself and many other cities.

We hope that the sights of Bakhchisarai discussed above, photos with descriptions, will be useful to you. Mysteries and legends, the charm of the Old Town attract a huge number of travelers here, so why not join their number?!

This picturesque city is located in the valley of the Churuk-Su River and is surrounded on both sides by the extraordinary beauty of the Crimean Mountains. It has existed for more than 500 years.

Once upon a time, there was no Bakhchisarai and the capital of the Crimean Khanate was constantly changing. Ruler Hadji-GireyI with the help of the Prince of Lithuania, he was able to proclaim the Khanate independent, and the capital during this period was the city of Kirk-Or, then it was moved to Salachik, and the Ashlama Palace was immediately erected.

And only at the beginning of the 16th century the Khan-Saray was built, which today is the main attraction of Bakhchisarai. Gradually the city grew around the palace. People were engaged in trade and making weapons. But, sadly, the main income came from human trafficking. They sold those people whose settlements were raided.

After Khan Shagin-Girey renounced power, the Crimean Khanate was annexed to the Russian Empire in 1783. And Simferopol becomes the main city.

Currently, agriculture and tourism are well developed in the city. This city has three different faces. The old town is the former Salachik, the central part is represented by agriculture and corresponding architecture, but in the modern part of the city there are new areas with urban development.

The city has many attractions that definitely deserve the attention of visitors and guests of the city. So, let's go look at the architectural monuments.

The first and most significant attraction is the Khan's palace. Its construction began in the 16th century, when the throne was Sahib I Geray.

All other rulers added something of their own to his image. But in 1736 it was burned by the troops of the Russian Empire when the capital was captured. Of course, it was later restored according to the surviving drawings. Today, this majestic structure is part of a historical and cultural reserve.

The next attraction, which is also associated with the legend of its appearance, is the fountain of tears. He became famous thanks to the poem by A.S. Pushkin "Bakhchisarai Fountain". Located on the territory of the Khan's palace.

There is a legend about the appearance of this fountain and it is as follows: “once upon a time, Khan Kyrym Geray fell in love with the girl Dilyara, who was a slave. He made her his wife. But it so happened that she died of melancholy. Khan suffered greatly and ordered the master to create a monument that could express all the pain of loss.” This is the story of the appearance of the Fountain of Tears.

This attraction consists of road signs made of stone. They were installed in 1784–1787 on the route along which Catherine II traveled from St. Petersburg to Crimea. Currently there are 5 such signs, and all of them are concentrated near the palace in Bakhchisarai. During her visit, the queen stayed in her chambers, which were made especially for her.

It occupies an area of ​​about 2.5 ha not far from the palace. Its opening took place in 2013. This park has miniature copies of local attractions and various monuments. There are currently 53 miniatures that are 1:25 scale.

Location: Lenin street.

This mosque dates back to the 16th–18th centuries and is located on the territory of Bakhchisarai. It was built at the expense of a relative of one of the khans. The building combines two styles: classicism and baroque. This is a rather small mosque and, moreover, it does not have minarets. In the 20th century there were warehouses here. And at present it has not yet been restored.

Location: Sevastopolskaya street - 4.

Tahtali Mosque - Jami

The mosque was built in 1707, by order of the daughter of Khan Selim I Geray. Unlike the previous building, it has a tall minaret. It is located in the old part of the city. Its name is translated from Crimean Tatar as “mosque made of planks,” because during its construction wooden beams were used in the walls. This mosque is still in operation today.

Location: Rosa Luxemburg Street - 7.

This monastery was founded in the 8th century by immigrant monks. There are many versions of why this monastery was built in a cave. And one of them is this: “In the Assumption Rock, an icon of Hodegetria from the Sumelsky monastery, which was located in Turkey, suddenly appeared. She was taken from here many times, but she constantly returned to her place of origin. And then it was accepted that there should be a monastery here.”

For 150 years it was closed. And it only began to operate in the 14th century. But during the Soviet period, many of the monks of this monastery were shot dead, and it suffered the fate of being closed from 1920–1993.

During the Great Patriotic War there was a hospital here. And only in 1993 it began to work and operates to this day. On its territory there is a cemetery for soldiers who died in the Crimean War.

Location: Mariampol street - 1.

House-museum of I. Gasprinsky

This museum is part of a historical and cultural reserve. Its history began in 1921, but, unfortunately, it was closed at that time. And a new life began only in 2001. Ismail Gasprinsky was the editor of the Tejiman - Translator newspaper. This is the very first newspaper and also the oldest among Muslims. Once upon a time it was published in the Turkic language.

In 1999, the building in which Gasprinsky worked became an architectural monument. Now the museum displays awards, documents, books, photo archives and personal belongings of the writer.

Location: Gasprinskogo street - 47a.

This mausoleum is located near the Khan's Palace and can sometimes be called the Mausoleum of Azis. It was built much earlier than the palace itself, somewhere in the 15th century, which is why it is called the “Old Mausoleum”. In appearance, it resembles a cube with a spherical roof. On the south side there is a courtyard with a fountain, where you can just sit and relax.

It is quite simple, but even this does not stop one from asking the question of how they built it this way. After all, it has retained its original appearance for several centuries. Currently, you can visit the tomb, which was restored in the 19th century, but it is unknown who is buried here. According to some information, these are the burial places of Prince Dere-Bey, who ruled this valley before the advent of Bakhchisarai.

These are prayer houses that are located on the site of the city of the Chufut-Kale fortress. The name “kenasa” appeared at the beginning of the 20th century, and before that time they were called synagogues. There are two kenasa, which are surrounded by high walls; you can access them through a gate. Both structures have a gable roof. The largest kenasa was built in the 17th century. There is a veranda in front of its entrance.

On the inside of the walls there were jugs that served as resonators and improved the acoustics of the room. Inside there were silver chandeliers, lamps and expensive carpets. In front of the building there is a stone reservoir, perhaps in the past it was a fountain. As for the small kenasa, it was built in the 18th century. She is more modest than the first, inside and out.

They are one of the four entrances to the palace. They are made of wood and upholstered in iron. They are located in an arch on which there is an image of two snakes or dragons intertwined. Legend has it that Sahib I met two snakes who were fighting, and one of them was healed in the river water, this was the reason for the construction of the palace here. Now these gates are the main ones.

On the right and left sides they are joined by the buildings of the Suite building. Above them there is a gate tower, which was made for watch purposes. Its walls are painted with bright ornaments, and colored glass is installed in the windows. The building of the Suite building used to house the Khan's retinue. After Crimea was annexed to the Russian Empire, guests began to settle here. Currently, the museum administration is located in the eastern part, and the exhibition is located in the western part.

Location: Rechnaya street - 133.

It was built in a courtyard for recreation. In the center there is a fountain made of white marble. There are sofas near the walls. Initially, the gazebo was open and one-story. But later, stained glass windows were inserted between the columns and the second floor was completed, where the Golden Office is actually located. In 1962, restoration work was carried out and the very first frescoes painted on the walls were discovered.

The design of the Golden Cabinet was entrusted to the Iranian master Omer. The office had a carved ceiling of extraordinary beauty and a crystal chandelier. The office had 24 windows, and all of them had colored glazing. There was a velvet sofa under each window. The walls were decorated with stucco. There was also a mezzanine above the front door, on which there was a composition of a winter garden with miniature trees. But after the city was occupied by the Germans, she disappeared.

Memorial "Eternal Flame"

The Eternal Flame, which was lit for the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, is constantly burning in this fraternal cemetery. There is also a T-70 tank, which was installed in memory of the sixth Guards Sivash Tank Brigade, which died during the liberation of Bakhchisarai.

The building is located at the intersection of Pushkin and Lenin streets. It is easy to notice as it has a very unusual architecture. Built it DI. Pachaji. It was originally built for a noble meeting, but then it was transferred to the city hospital.

Pachaji was a fairly wealthy man who owned many plots of land and was involved in charity work. He allocated a lot of funds for the construction and development of the city, as well as other settlements in Crimea. Now in the building of the former noble assembly there is a registry office and the Institute for the Development of the City of Bakhchisarai.

Its opening took place in 1995 in the house of Nagaevskaya’s husband. These two people are known as excellent artists and competent art critics. The museum consists of several buildings: a house with a terrace, where the museum itself is located, a three-story hotel with an exhibition hall.

In the museum, visitors will get acquainted with the work of both painters. Moreover, in the first hall you will be able to get acquainted with the early work of Nagaevskaya and Romm’s Vitebsk period. In the second hall, creativity from the Crimean period is presented.

Entering the museum, you feel as if you are entering a creative workshop; this atmosphere is simply captivating. But also in the house there are photographs and personal belongings of the spouses, books and furniture. Currently, creative evenings and exhibitions are held in the exhibition hall.

Location: Vostochnaya street - 11.

It was carved into a stone that once fell off a rock on the side of a mountain. Eski-Carmen. The temple received its name because of the fresco depicting three saints on horseback.

Researchers have suggested that one of the horsemen is St. George the Victorious, and the other two are unknown. The frescoes date back to the 12th-13th centuries. The temple is quite small, there is an altar, and the windows and benches are made of stone. Previously, the blessing of warriors took place in the temple. But now the temple is closed, as the famous fresco was badly damaged by tourists. But nevertheless, no one will forbid admiring the temple and the fresco from the outside.

Location: 19 km. from the city center, in the Eski-Kermen caves.

Bakhchisaray is an amazing city with numerous monuments and each of them has its own history. Even a simple walk becomes interesting and exciting.

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Palaces of Bakhchisarai: a fascinating journey into the past

Every year tourists enjoy visiting famous Crimean palaces. Bakhchisaray invites you to delve a little deeper into the culture of the Crimean Tatar people and take a walk through the territory of the Khan's Palace Museum. It was erected more than 5 centuries ago for the life of the khan and his harem.

This Bakhchisarai palace boasts a large territory where there are luxuriously decorated gardens, guest rooms, accommodation for servants and guards, a utility yard and even a burial place. There is its own mosque, on the second floor of which there is a khan’s box, with a separate entrance leading to it. The main façade of the building faces the Churuk-Su River.

The Khan's Palace of Bakhchisarai was successfully restored in the middle of the last century. The work required special skill, as it consisted of removing the consequences of previous repairs - removing paint from ancient paintings, carved portals and restoring stained glass windows. The Fountain Courtyard especially attracts the attention of tourists.

What to see in Bakhchisarai in one day?

Despite the fact that the city seems rather modest in size, it contains thousands of interesting buildings, and small narrow streets convey the spirit of bygone eras. Every traveler strives to touch the Fountain of Tears, built in the mid-18th century and located in the middle of the main palace complex. The unique Chufut-Kale fortress reflects life during the Middle Ages. This is an ancient city that has turned into ruins, but much of it has been preserved, for example, the mosque and kenassas. Divided into 2 parts - the old and new settlement. If time is strictly limited and you need to decide what to see in Bakhchisaray in one day, you should definitely include the following places in your route:

• Khan's Palace. It represents the dwelling of a ruler from the Middle Ages. It occupies a huge territory on which there are apartments for the owner and his family, guest rooms, rooms for servants and personal security. There is also a mosque and a cemetery here. There is a garden filled with flowering plants on the territory;
• The Holy Dormition Monastery in Bakhchisarai is located inside a rock and continues to expand. Founded approximately in the 8th - 9th centuries by Byzantine monks. Inside is a spring with holy water. And, although you can’t go into all the rooms, what is available for tourists to see makes a strong impression and conveys the atmosphere of bygone times;
• The miniature park in Bakhchisarai allows you to quickly get acquainted with all the sights of the peninsula, such as Swallow's Nest, the airport and railway station of Simferopol, temples, monuments and much more. They are made of heavy-duty plaster on a scale of 1:25. There is a tactile zoo and plaster figures of popular cartoon characters.

What to do after the excursions?

After exploring the sights of Bakhchisaray, it’s worth visiting the local souvenir shops. Almost every one of them sells handmade clay and metal products: dishes, coffee pots, jugs, vases, openwork earrings, beads and necklaces. The Crimean Tatars attached special importance to decorating all household items with paintings, embroidery and stones. The masters maintain this tradition to this day. If you want to have a snack, you can go to one of the restaurants and taste the aromatic dishes of Crimean Tatar cuisine. Lagman, stewed lamb with vegetables, dishes over a fire and pasties are undeniably popular. In many establishments, according to religion, there is no alcohol, but instead they offer to enjoy a variety of cold and hot drinks based on herbs and berries. Excellent coffee is prepared everywhere. After visiting these places, each guest has only the warmest memories of contact with the culture and traditions rooted in these places.