Harem building, Bakhchisaray Palace

Bakhchisaray

Bakhchisaray is a town in Central Crimea, the former capital of the Crimean Khanate. Its main landmark is Hansaray, the only extant palace of the Crimean Khans, a museum now

Cufut-Qale (Chufut-Kale) fortress

Cufut-Qale (Chufut-Kale) fortress appeared in V-VI cent. Once, it was the capital of the Crimean Khanate. Then - a prison for high ranking prisoners of war. Today, most of Chufut-Kale is the picturesque ruins

 
Demir-Kapy (Iron Door) Portal, Bakhchisaray Palace

 
Fountain of Tears

Uspenskiy Cave Monastery

The foundation date of Uspenskiy Cave Monastery, carved out of a cliff, is disputed, although local monks assert that it originated as early as the 8th century. The current monastic establishment dates back to the 15th century

 
Well Tik-Kuyu